Create a stylish phone charging station from a simple console table

See how to create a stylish phone charging station from a simple console table to store all the family technology with organization and style.

I know it ‘is what it is’ if you have electronics, but I was having the most difficult time creating any sort of charging station that worked for my family. My kids are expected to put up phones and ipads at the end of the day in one central location in the house.  I would come up with something that I thought would work and not long after the cords, phones and chargers would just stack up like a big pile of junk…that I didn’t want to look at. Cords twisted, chargers missing…. blah blah blah. You totally get me if you live in a house where more than one person uses a phone, ipad or other personal device.

Create a stylish phone charging station from a simple console table

So after repeated attempts and failures, I ended up buying this console table and turning it into the family charging station. Crisis solved…family happy.

How to customize a table and turn it into a charging station

In order to make the table work like we needed it to, we had  to do some simple modifications to add additional plugs and USB ports to the table. I left the cutting up to my hubby. This was not a difficult project as long as you plan the placement and cut the appropriate size holes. Here are a few pics to illustrate some of the steps that we took to modify the table.

After the planning and placement, holes were made and we inserted these USB wall chargers.  

Tips to keep things organized on the table

To keep charger cords organized and neat we used these clips on the top of the table next to the outlets. I took the customization a step further, and spray painted the handles that came with the table gold .

To further help with the organization, each drawer has a specific purpose. Luckily the drawers are small enough so it won’t turn into a dump for other stuff…..hopefully.

The other thing I like about the new charging station is where it’s placed.  I strategically placed it out of sight when you first walk into the kitchen area. The previous spot was in an open area. When it was a mess it was such an eye sore. I put it on the wall in our breakfast nook area and until you walk into the space you don’t really see the table. Since my intent was not to hide that we use electronics, only to minimize the mess that electronics can make. This location helps to accomplish that….and it looks great on the wall that I wallpapered a few months back.

For less than $200 and a couple hours of work I would say that this project was a success.  Click here to see more of our projects from around the house.

What is your solution for  the storage of your phones, chargers and cords in your home?

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Console table   cable clips USB wall chargers