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Maintaining a clutter-free space is important not only for functionality but also for overall peace of mind. Household mess may even contribute to feelings of anxiety and stress. There are few things that are more cluttering than a jumble of cords on your kitchen counters. In addition to looking bad and stressing you out, cords and electronics that are strewn about the kitchen can be a hazard — electrical cords and puddles of water don’t mix. Instead of living with this state of disarray, you can take charge of the situation by employing a simple fix that will keep cords out of sight and out of mind: Utilize a wicker basket to house the cords while still keeping them usable.

This approach to organizing countertop electronics is completely personalizable, whatever your specific needs may be, as you can choose a basket that fits all of your electronics. The key to making this trick work, however, is to choose a basket with handles or large enough spaces in the weave to thread your cords through. For the ultimate visual appeal, run the cords through the backside of the basket and plug them right into the outlet so that they aren’t visible. Then your charging cell phones, speakers, and voice assistants can be neatly housed inside the basket. To simplify your electronic storage even more, you can also investigate essential gadgets for neat and tidy cords.

While there’s something freeing about learning that you can use an ordinary wicker basket to clear up cord clutter in your home, you might also feel overwhelmed by the number of options available to you. For bigger electronics, like iPads or tablets, choose something like this StorageWorks large rectangular basket. It’s sturdy, has a lovely aesthetic, and even comes equipped with a large slot at the back that you can thread your cords through. For a smaller basket perfect for a narrow strip of countertop space, you can choose one that is designed to hold toilet paper in your bathroom, such as this model from UPINFREE. It can conveniently hold your phone, a small speaker, and other compact electronics. Similarly to the StorageWorks basket, you can use one of the handle slots to direct the cords through. 

The aforementioned baskets will help you say goodbye to cluttered kitchen countertops, but if you are especially struggling with visual clutter, you may wish to purchase a wicker basket that has a lid. By covering up the top, you’ll get a break from seeing the contents, which can also come in handy if the inside of the container is a little messy. This Hipiwe wicker shelf basket bin comes with a hinged lid for discreet storage. Aside from organizing electronics, this is also a great hack to secretly add more storage to your kitchen.