These Are the Best Desk Organizers and Media Cabinets for Spring Cleaning

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Spring inspires optimism: Flowers bloom, weather improves, and we’re slowly emerging from quarantine, where things may have gotten a little disorganized. A bit of cleaning can brighten your space as well as your mental disposition, but that can be easier said than done if you live with multiple people, children, or pets. However, this doesn’t have to be a full overhaul: Starting small can reduce claustrophobia, increase motivation, and greatness can follow. It’s also a chance to take inventory and find things you didn’t know were lost.

We’ve rounded up a list of the best desk organizers and media cabinets in a range of prices that will help you get your CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, or video games organized in no time. There’s also great desk organizers for your home, cubicle, dorm room, and kitchen. (For more items to get your office and home space in order, be sure to look into our recommendations for the best office chairs, and best standing desks.)

Desk Organizers:

Victor Pure White Desktop Organizer

No matter which material your desk organizer is made from, it’s got to be durable. This desktop organizer, made from sturdy wood brushed with a double-coated black matte finish, has two small drawers and one large drawer for your desk supplies, a vertical letter tray at the top, and an open slot so that your important documents are within reach.

Herdzi Monitor Stand Riser with Drawers, Desktop or Laptop Stand

Raising your laptop or computer monitor can help avoid tension on your eyes and neck. It also features two drawers to keep everything in one place, a space to put your smartphone, stationery, or glasses, and a spot for a small coffee cup. If you’re looking for a larger desk riser, try out a two-tier option for $80.

MDHand Office Desk Organizer Mesh Desk Organizer

For the minimalist, mesh organizers are a safe choice to organize all of your office items. This one from MD Hand will keep your pens, scissors, books, rulers, paper clips, and sticky notes right where you can see them. The 9″ x 6″ organizer has six storage compartments, and can double as a caddy for your remote control and other small gadgets.

Rustic Wood Office Organizers

Anyone who loves a rustic aesthetic will appreciate this organizer. It looks great on your desk or your countertop, and is perfectly designed to keep pens and other small office supplies together. The desk organizer features six different compartments, and two drawers for your writing materials, notebooks, folders, mail, and more.  

Blu Monaco Workspace Rose Gold

This desktop file folder stationery organizer is made from strong metal mesh. It’s got large drawers and multiple compartments with ample room to store your vertical and horizontal files, as well as other important documents. Plus, it’s pretty stylish. 

Media Organizers:

Atlantic Henley Adjustable Media Cabinet

The Henley Media Cabinet includes four fixed shelves, and 12 adjustable shelves, and a nine-inch deep base to keep it stable. The tall, slim design and weathered-oak look makes it a versatile furnishing for any room. If you have a lot of CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and video games, this is a good choice: It’s made to hold 464 CDs, 276 Blu-rays, 228 DVDs, and 276 PS3/PS4 games. If you have Wii games, it’ll hold  228 of them.

You Have Space Wall Mount 34-Inch Media Storage Rack Organizers

Horizontal or vertical, mounting your media organizer on the wall is a great way to free up some space. These 34-inch storage organizers are made from alloy steel, and are perfect to store CDs and DVD. They come fully assembled, so all you have to do is mount them on the wall.

Atlantic Drawbridge Media Storage Cabinet

If you’re on an budget, this drawbridge media storage cabinet will set you back less than $40 (while it’s on sale). The cabinet holds up to 240 CDs, and more than 100 Blu-rays or DVDs.

 Venture Horizon Revolving Media Tower

This four-sided revolving media tower has a retro feel, which is great if you love the vibe of video rental stores. It stands 56″ x 16″ x 16″ and is designed to hold 612 CDs, 288 DVDs, or 312 Blu-rays. The tower also sits above a stable fiberglass swivel plate, making it easy to spin, and it’s available in several colors including oak and walnut.

The Aficianado’s Sliding Door CD/DVD Cabinet

Hammacher Schlemmer’s Mission-style media library is great for the film buff with a massive movie collection. It’s especially useful if you have a large family and want to keep everyone’s favorite films in physical form.You can hold over 1,000 CDs, along with hundreds of DVDs and Blu-rays. A sliding door means you can see all of the titles easily. Available in oak and walnut, the 61.5″ x 47.5″ cabinet has a depth of 10.5 inches, weighs 133 pounds, and includes durable veneers and tempered glass doors; brushed steel door pulls and a wide base to prevent it from tipping over. There’s also a cheaper (and slimmer) option from Hammacher Schlemmer that holds less, but won’t take up as much space. 

SimpliHome Bedford Storage Media Cabinet

The Bedford Storage Media Cabinet from SimpliHome offers plenty of storage for your media collection. It’s made from pine and plywood and features a bronze finish, with tempered glass doors, making it a nice statement piece that will blend in with your office space, or any room in your home. The 32″ by 31″ cabinet measures 14 inches in depth, and includes adjustable shelves.