Get help with tangled, messy cords next to the bed. My quick tips and simple organizing tool will have your bedside cords organized in no time!
It can be so hard to keep a neat bedside space when the cords for your lamps, phone chargers, tablets, and other electronics are in knots! Don't worry, there are quick and easy ways to organize your bedside cords. These tips are practical and affordable, and they'll help you keep your bedside area tidy.
I haven't needed to organize cords much over the years, but I share the few other times I've dealt with it at the end of this post. Mostly I've used furniture without an open bottom shelf, and I've covered the rest of my cords with baskets. It's never been too big of a problem.
How to Hide Bedside Cords
But when we recently upgraded our bedside nightstands, they created a new problem for me.
Unlike our old nightstands, which were small dressers, these tables have an open shelf on the bottom. I have a similar style table in our entryway, but it has a large basket on the bottom, and the one lamp cord doesn't bother me there.
But now that I have a solution, I think I'll fix that situation as well.
When we installed the Frame TV above our mantel, I ran the cord inside the wall. But that's a completely different challenge from a measly lamp cord or phone charger behind a table.
By the way, the new bedside tables are so beautiful and well made, and they fill the space so much better than what we had before. I've wanted them for a while and finally bought them! No regrets!
I love the tray on top that keeps items from rolling off. And the drawers hold so much more than I expected. I also love that I can style the bottom shelf with cute decor, though it would be a great spot for a stack of reading books, too.
But back to the cord problem at hand.
Cable Clips
So when I walked into our bedroom recently and saw all of my husband's cords staring back at me, I set out to find a solution for the cord mess. He has extra cords for his C-Pap machine, and I still have a lamp, watch, and phone charger cord on my side.
After doing some research, I quickly settled on these cable clips that stick to the back of the nightstand and keep the cords out of sight.
They work great for thinner wires like phone chargers, CPAP machine cords, and lamp cords. One of many excellent bedside cord organization ideas!
They were so easy to install.
Just clean the surface with some rubbing alcohol and press them on for 15 seconds. Leave them alone for 24 hours, and then they're ready to use!
The room looks so much nicer when we walk in now! My husband was shocked that I was able to corral all of his cords so they're (mostly) out of sight. His Apple Watch cord is too short to run down the leg of the table, but I don't think it's super noticeable. Can you spot it below??
I'm so glad I took a few minutes to clear up the visual clutter that comes with rogue cords.
My side wasn't too bad, but I took this photo when we first got the new nightstands. I didn't even notice the lamp cord hanging down until I was editing the photos.
SHOP THE SPACE
But now it looks even better!
Another great side effect of the cable clips is that my phone and Apple Watch cords no longer fall down beside the bed. They stay put and are ready for me to use.
Come on over and see the bedroom dressed up for Christmas. It was my favorite!
Other Ways to Hide Cords
Over the years I've had to hide cords in other spots around my home, including my living room TV and my floating desk in my office!
Hide TV Cords
I've shared before how we ran a cord through the wall behind our mantel where the Frame TV sits. It was a fairly quick, easy job, and we couldn't be happier with a TV that looks like art above the fireplace. I shared the whole cord-hiding process in a detailed blog post a few years ago.
Basket for Cord Storage in the Office
You'd probably never guess that the basket on the right side of my office desk is actually how I corral all the cords from my computer, lamp, and fan on my floating desk.
I bought a round extension cord that fits in the bottom of the basket. It runs back to the wall behind my desk, so I can plug everything in right next to my desk. The larger holes in the cane basket let me weave the cords and plugs through and keep everything organized!
SHOP THE SPACE
Final Thoughts
Organizing your bedside cords is a simple step toward a tidier bedroom. It's essential for everyone, especially those with multiple devices that need charging overnight.
Use one of the bedside cord organization ideas I shared today to get your bedside table tidy in a jiffy!
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