12 Stylish DIY Solutions To Organize Remotes Around Your Home

You pop some corn, fill up your candy tray, and sit down to stream the latest season of your favorite show, only to spend an obscene amount of time looking for the remote. Or, perhaps the heatwave is melting you from the inside, and you can't find your AC's remote to regulate its temperature. Similarly, imagine being unable to locate the remote for your garage door, heater, speakers, or DVD player. The lost remote conundrum is universal and has spoiled its fair share of fun times, forcing you to resort to duplicates (and, sometimes, their duplicates). To save some money and avoid losing clickers on a daily basis, entrust them to holders.

However, if you'd rather not spend your hard-earned money on gorgeous organizers, DIY one using a few common household items. In fact, you can repurpose a lot of products that were slated for the trash, saving them from the landfill. For instance, your cardboard delivery boxes need some masterful snipping, glue, and contact paper to turn into a stunning remote holder. Similarly, you can keep your remotes neat and organized with this milk carton DIY. Need a little help to get your creative juices flowing? Here are 12 stylish DIY solutions to organize remotes around your home. But before you try out a solution, give the controls a wipe down since you should be cleaning your TV remote more often than you realize.

You might be used to disposing your shampoo or lotion bottles when there's no product left, but this practice will only add more plastic waste to the overflowing landfills. Instead, a clever way to repurpose empty soap bottles around the house is to use them as remote holders. Better yet, you only need your craft knife to DIY the holder. So, grab a plastic bottle — any sturdy bottle would do; it just needs to be tall and wide enough to house the remote comfortably. Once you have the desired holder, use it as is or incorporate lace, contact paper, twine, or other decorative items to add visual interest.

Need a simple solution to stop losing your remotes? You just need a few phone ring holders and adhesive hooks to hang them against the wall nearest to your entertainment center. We like Lamicall's metal grip phone ring holder, retailing on Amazon for approximately $10. As for the adhesive hooks, basic Command hooks will do just fine (a 4-pack costs about $4 on Amazon). Once you have the supplies, follow the video to hang your remotes easily. Whichever phone holder you go for, ensure it can handle the weight of the hanging remotes.

However, if you'd rather not spend money just to keep your remotes in close vicinity to your media station, use Velcro strips to make your life easier. All you have to do is pick the areas where it'd be most convenient for you to attach the remotes before cutting and attaching a strip of Velcro near the area. For instance, if it'd make more sense to keep your AC remote near the unit instead of grouping it with other remotes, wipe the chosen spot and stick a hook side of the strip. Apply the loop side of the strip to the surface and the remote for a stronger grip.

Looking for a luxe holder for your remotes? You just need an old wooden box to craft an elegant organizer. While any box would do, it'd be best if it didn't come with an attached lid. Plus, it must be wider than tall, or you'll have difficulty retrieving the stored remotes. You also need some leftover fabric scraps. So, don't shy away from repurposing an old tablecloth in your home to upgrade the box. Finally, grab a bottle of Mod Podge and a brush to DIY an elegant remote holder.

In case you're looking for a decadent remote holder, try stringing sugar beads into the desired shape. Although this DIY is time- and effort-intensive, especially if you haven't used these sparkling beads before, you'll be spoilt with options. These beads are available in varied shapes, sizes, patterns, and colors, ensuring your remote holder is unique. As for the string, the beads usually come with a few rolls of jewelry wire. After crafting beaded panels or other shapes, use fishing line to assemble them (an 8-pound 100-yard fishing line costs under $2 on Amazon).

Even though you might want to keep your precious sneakers safe inside their box, it might not always be possible due to space constraints. However, if you're loath to throw them away, make use of empty shoe boxes with this clever organization DIY for your home. Simply get two shoe boxes, a ruler, a marker (a pencil works, too), and a sharp pair of scissors (or a craft knife). Now, use one box to create personalized inserts and let the other serve as the base for your remote organizer. Use the holder as is, or add wrapping or contact paper on top to prettify it.

A clever way to upcycle empty tissue boxes around your house is to use them to store your remote controls. This way, you'll get a beautiful remote holder for free and reduce the amount of waste you generate. Win-win! The best part, though? You don't have to do anything. Your tissue box, in all its torn plastic film glory, can be used as is. In fact, it's better to keep the plastic film intact since it'll prevent the remotes from toppling over. All you have to do is insert the remotes in a standing position and grab one when needed. In case your tissues came in a simple white box, use contact, scrap, or wrapping paper to your advantage.

If you tend to toss away gift boxes once you unwrap a present, you might want to rethink your strategy. These beautiful boxes, especially ones that are made of sturdy materials, can double as your remote organizer. And you don't have to do much. Simply take off their lid and glue it to the bottom with hot glue for some added height (or let it be). Voila! Your remote holder is ready. In case you have a lot of remotes, glue a few boxes together to store them in style.

Are you on a mission to repurpose jars for clever storage in every room of your home? If yes, this charming beaded mason jar is an attractive way to house your remotes. All you need is a swath of beads (choose whichever type you like) to form a long necklace (or individual bracelets). Feel free to use a regular spool of thread or thin twine to string the beads. When you have the beads ready, loop them around the jar one by one, and you're done. Apply a little adhesive to the jar for a more permanent fixture. Not a big fan of beads? Glue colorful stones to the jar's surface for a bedazzled remote holder.

If your living room is centered around the TV, keeping your remotes within easy reach, like on the side or coffee table, would make sense. However, a few remotes are enough to throw your carefully decorated tables into disarray. To avoid this, grab your empty chocolate boxes and give them a new lease on life with a can (or two if you want the lid and container to sport contrasting shades) of spray paint. Remember to work in a well-ventilated and -covered area to avoid inhaling the fumes or accidentally spraying other items in your house.

Do you have a few photo frames lying around and have no intention of using them? Use them to craft a funky remote holder. In case you don't have spare photo frames on hand, grab a few (at least four) for $1.25 each from Dollar Tree. After you have the frames, simply remove the frames' backing and mat and glue the frames together for an open cube. Use a spare piece of cardboard or another photo frame as the cube's base. Let the glue cure completely prior to decorating the holder and popping in remotes. Take the DIY a step further by adding a lazy Susan under the holder.

Tired of hunting down the remote every time you want to watch TV or set the AC's temperature? Give them a visibility boost via neon-colored helmets. You'll need a neon-hued pool noodle (grab it from Dollar Tree for $1.25) — the summer's leftovers might work, too, provided they're neon-colored — and thin rubber bands (or hair ties). Cut the noodle to size, nestle the remote inside, and secure the helmet using rubber bands. The thick covering will make it difficult for your remotes to get lost in the couch cushion melee, while the neon shade will draw the eye, making it easier to locate misplaced remotes.