24 Genius Cable Storage Ideas (Manage Your Cables Like a Pro!)

Best Cable Management Ideas

Maybe you work from home and have cables taking over your workspace, or hanging below your desk like vines. Or maybe you just want a better grasp on all the cords behind your TV stand (check out creative ways to hide wires from a wall-mounted TV).

Regardless of your situation, here is a list of items that will help get your cable management on point!

Tie up those cables

1. Velcro Cable Ties

These velcro cable ties could be your ultimate answer to cable management. You can use these in multiple scenarios. If you have multiple cables running alongside one another, group them all together with these.

We have a Cat5 system throughout our house (which allows for ethernet to go to each room), however, the main box was a mess. I used these to loop up the cables to make them nice and get them up out of the way.

Plus this is a great solution for if you need to move cables around. Since it’s velcro, you can simply take it off, remove the needed cable, and then put it back on. So easy!

2. Zip Ties

If you are not moving your cables around a whole lot, you can go with the classic zip tie approach. I don’t think I need to explain zip ties, but they are also perfect for getting cables nice and tight together for a more permanent solution – even though zip ties can always be cut when needed. 😊

3. Magnetic Cable Ties

Depending on your preference, magnetic cable ties could be perfect for you! The fact that they are magnetic is cool and all, but these are also multi-colored so you can easily identify cords from one another.

These would be great for having to coil up cables for storage, or even wind up that unnecessarily long cable on your countertop or desk.

Hide cables out of sight

4. Adhesive Cord Holders

If you’re trying to run cords on the back of a desk, down the side of a cabinet, etc., these are for you! They are adhesive so you just peel and stick where you need them, and then push your cable into the slot and you’re good to go. Just a heads up, I only recommend these on small to medium-sized cords.

We used these on my husband’s butcher block desk in his office, and they are really amazing for getting those cables going exactly where you want them!

5. In-Wall Cable Management (you NEED this!)

Let me start off by saying this product is as INSANELY good as it is smart. Especially for those trying to hide TV cables connecting your TV to the outlet below. If you know nothing about electricity and don’t want to pay a contractor, this is your solution! Honestly, it’s probably my fav on this list.

All you need is a drill, as it comes with a hole saw (the round thing that will cut the perfect hole in the wall).

It hides all those cables running down your wall, including HDMI and AV cables. This is a genius solution to a cable tornado (that’s what I like to call it 😉) that I see in a lot of homes.

6. On-Wall Cable Raceway Kit

Trying to group a handful of cables together on the wall that are all going to the same place? Then the paintable cable raceway might be a good product for you. This adhesive tube can stick to the wall in the exact formation you decide.

It can fit up to 4 medium-sized cables PLUS it’s paintable to blend into the wall and never be seen. I mean hey, that’s better than seeing 4 cables running down the wall!

If desired, all you need is a handsaw to completely customize the exact length to get your raceway looking perfect.

Check out how I used them to hide my TV cables on my gallery wall.

Plug em in!

7. Tessan Power Strip (6 Outlets, 3 USB)

Something very important when considering cable management, is having a good power strip to begin with. My husband and I just got this and I’ve gotta say, this power strip is done very well!

The outlets are spaced a little further than most, which is convenient when you have wider chargers and plugs, and it has 3 USB ports for charging phones or any other accessories.

8. Rotating Power Strip with Cable Clips

If you need a power strip but you’re sick of having to skip outlets simply because your plugs are too big, look no further! This power strip has rotating outlets so that you can use every single outlet regardless of the shape of what you’re plugging in.

PLUS it has cable clips attached to it specifically for good cable management!

9. GE 6 Outlet Power Strip

In most scenarios, this will be your go-to power strip. I have these throughout my home and they have never let me down!

Two things I love about them: 1) The plug is flat and goes off to the side so it easily fits behind furniture and doesn’t block the other outlet, and 2) The cord comes in a variety of lengths so you can get it perfect for wherever you need it.

10. Tessan Outlet Splitter

If you don’t need that many outlets and want something that’s a little more compact, this will do the trick! This little splitter gives you 5 outlets, and 3 USB charging ports. Plus it’s a surge protector so you never have to worry about your technology getting fried in a power outage.

I have a couple of these around my house and they are super convenient – I love how small they are while still giving me extra outlets to plug devices into.

Labels

11. Velcro Wire Tags

These are super nice wire tags so that you’ll always know which wire is which. Since these come in several different colors, not only can you write on them, but you’ll be able to remember the cords by color too.

They’re velcro so just wrap it around the cord, press firmly, and you’re already looking like a cable management pro. 

12. Self Adhesive Cable Labels

If you’re looking for more of a clean look, these white labels will be great! Plus it comes with a marker to write on them.

I use labels with my cat5 system throughout my house. There are so many cables that it’s nearly impossible to know which wire goes to which room, so having these cable labels makes a world of difference.

13. Painter’s Tape

The simplest label of all: classic painter’s tape! Sure it’s blue, and it might not officially be a label, but if you’re someone that just wants to label and be done, then this option isn’t half bad. And you might already have this item in your house, which is another bonus!

Best Cable Storage Ideas

What about those extra cables that are nice to have around just in case you need them, but you want them out of sight, out of mind?

Reaching into a box and pulling out 10 different cables in a tangled mess isn’t the most fun thing you could be doing. Save some time, and stay organized with your cable storage.

How do you store all of these cables? There are plenty of different ideas out there, but here are some that I either use myself or highly recommend for you!

14. Storage Cart

Let me just start by saying in terms of cable storage, this has to be the best! I own one of these and have labeled all drawers based on what types of cables are in each drawer.

It’s not huge so it can fit in a closet or even out in the open if you desire. You can use the velcro ties that I listed earlier, and nicely place your cables, chargers, charging blocks, and even extension cords in it! There’s plenty of storage for chargers and cables.

I like that the bottom drawers are a little bigger to give you more options if you need the space. Definitely a must when it comes to cable storage!

Unfortunately, it seems to be out of stock a lot, so here’s a similar option that functions exactly the same.

15. Charging Cable Storage Box

This charger storage box is a GREAT idea for those with loads of iPhone charging cords, or really any type of small cables, that need a home until you need them. Maybe you have a drawer with plenty of charging cables all tangled together – well this will eliminate that issue completely!

Pair it with one of the cable tie options from earlier in the post.

16. Cable Travel Organizer

The cable travel organizer is perfect for someone constantly on the move, needing to bring a bunch of different cables for charging. It can even hold your iPad or any other tech accessories you’re bringing along for the ride.

This could even be nice if you simply just want to keep your cables nice and tidy in a closet – you definitely don’t have to be on the go to take advantage of this cable storage idea!

17. 6 Drawer Cable Storage

Another version of the cable storage cart, but with less storage if you don’t need it. I typically err on the side of you never know how many cables will continue to pile up, so I like to go with more storage (hence why I ended up going with a storage cart for my cable storage). Especially if you have a techy in your house!

But if you know that you aren’t going to need the extra space, this will definitely do the job of storing your cables.

18. mDesign Plastic Stackable Storage

This option is great if you already have a place you’re thinking about storing cables, such as a shelf. These stackable containers from my all-time favorite organization company, mDesign, will act like little cubbies for all of your different cables. Or you can stack them on the floor in your closet or workspace.

Get some labels and label each container for the different types of cables you’re storing.

How to Organize Charging Cables on a Desk (Desk Cable Management)

Desk organization is extremely important. With more people working from home than ever, chances are you have a desk that could use a little bit of help from an organizational standpoint.

Whether it’s charging cables, or just keeping all of your computer cables nice and neat for a distraction-free workspace, these are some amazing ideas that you have got to try! Even if you are still going into the office, these tips can be useful for your desk space!

19. Anker Cable Management

This product is wildly clever and can take your desk cable management to the next level. Made for 5 charging cables, you simply lock in your charging cables, and that’s it!

The blocks that your cords snap into are magnetic, so you can pull them away when you need them, but then put them back home when you’re not. That way your charging cables are organized, and they’re no longer falling behind your desk!

20. Cable Clip

Another version of cable management on the desk is this nifty little cable clip. It has 11 slots made specifically for charging cables – perfect!

21. Cable Holder

Yet another version of a cable clip, just really based on what you like best!

22. Under Desk Cable Tray

Cable management under a desk can help make your desk look super organized. Remember the cable tornado? Time after time I see this happening where the cords are visibly tangled and running down the wall.

I used 2 of these cable management trays on my husband’s DIY butcher block desk and let me say, it looks SO good.

23. USB 4 Port Switch

Need more USB ports on your computer? Instead of continuously interchanging your cords, unplugging, and plugging back in, use a switch like this to make your life easier.

Plug in 4 different USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse, etc. Just remember, this is not for charging, it’s simply for devices needing to be connected to your laptop.

My husband and I both have one and they are amazing and make things a lot easier!

24. Desk Power Grommet

Now if you’re looking to get even more fancy and efficient with your desk, this power grommet is such a good idea for cable management. You can go to the hardware store and buy a hole saw and make a hole in your desk specifically for this. Don’t be afraid of the work, it’s easy and will be so worth it in the end.

That way right there on your desk surface you have 2 power outlets, and 2 USB and 1 USB-C charging areas. This is truly a genius idea if you choose to make a DIY desk, or for any desk that you’re looking to upgrade!

Hopefully, you found some inspiration from these genius cable storage ideas!

Cable storage is a game-changer. Not only does cable organization help keep your cables up and out of the way, but it also helps keep your cords ready for whenever you want to use them next!