Stylish and Functional Family Charging Stations

Do you feel like you are drowning in charging cords and electronic devices? Or are you tired of tangled charging cord nests, with phones and tablets scattered all over your home? I know I was! Today, I'm sharing the best family charging stations and options to help you get your chargers, cords, and devices organized once and for all. These stylish and functional charging stations will help wrangle all of your family's technology and look great doing it.

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Like many people, our family's technology charging needs have undergone drastic changes over the last few years. Remember when the only thing we had to charge was a phone and maybe an iPad?

These days, our family's electronic devices have grown exponentially. We have iPads, tablets, phones, Kindles, headphones…you name it, and it probably needs to be charged. It becomes increasingly challenging to keep electronic devices and cords organized and under control as our kids grow older. 

Fortunately, there are so many awesome family charging stations out there. Today, I've rounded up the best of the best. Treat yourself to more than a cord in a basket as your phone holder!

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Why Do You Need a Family Charging Station?

I've always been a big proponent of busy families making sure they have a family command center to help their sanity. And I would argue that taming the chaos of charging alllllll the devices helps nearly as much. I'm not kidding. This is what our charging “situation” used to look like 😬

Creating this DIY family charging station for our family’s electronics (iPads, phones, cordless headphones, etc.) has been a total game-changer. I was so tired of having charging cords and devices strewn all over the horizontal surfaces in our house. I feel confident many of you out there can relate!

DIY Wall-Mounted Charging Station

We really needed a centralized family charging station to hold the kids' tablets, school Chromebooks, phones, and wireless headphones. I searched for a solution that could handle it all, but then I realized it was something that I could DIY and customize for exactly our family’s needs. 

One of our house rules is that our girls' iPads and phones have to stay downstairs when they go to bed. So even if they don't need to be charged, they put them in their dedicated bins on the charging station every night.

It works incredibly well, and the organized devices and cords really speak to my heart. I was able to match it to our décor and create something that we love and use. 

That said, I know not everyone's ready to DIY their family charging station. For those of you who want the convenience of buying a pre-made charging station, I've got you fully covered in the rest of this post! Read on!

A wall-mounted family charging station using a colorful pegboard to hang acrylic trays and a calendar that says, "August."

Things to Consider When Choosing a Charging Station

To find the perfect charging station for your family, consider a few things: 

  • The number of devices your family needs to charge in one place at one time.
  • The location of the charging station.
  • The accessibility and, of course, the style of the charging station. 

There are many family charging station options available, but when I started looking through them, a few stood out for solving the issue of keeping gadgets both neat and convenient. 

These are my top family charging station finds for charging multiple devices and cutting back on electronic clutter. 

More Family Charging Station Ideas

Choose a Charging Station for Multiple Devices

Once I dug into my search for family charging station solutions, it didn't take me long to find the perfect answer for my own electronic devices. I wanted something that felt like décor but would hold and keep my personal technology items (all Apple devices) right on my bedside table. 

I found a wood charging dock that's minimalist and pretty with a spot for my iPhone, AirPods, and Apple watch. You can find a similar option here. (Note that my phone isn't on the charging station in this photo because I had to use it to take the picture, but you can see the plug and stand to hold it.)

I used it for a couple of years and was happy with it, but about a year ago, I decided I wanted a charging station that was MagSafe-friendly.

A wooden block wireless personal charging station on white bedside table with green lamp.

I've been even happier with this 3-in-1 charging station because I can slap my phone onto the Magsafe magnetic charger in the dark without being able to see a thing. It's also super easy to travel with because the phone and watch charge fold completely flat.

Bedside Table with Charging Station

My sister, who often has great ideas, recently purchased these nightstands with a charging drawer for her primary bedroom, and she loves them!

The charging nightstands are beautiful and functional. Each electronics charging nightstand has a pullout drawer with a three-plug extension and a power strip with USB ports. You can charge (and hide) several electronics on your nightstand.

I love that the nightstand hides all that electronic clutter away, the cords are totally hidden, and it’s a gorgeous piece of furniture. Not to mention, the shallow drawer above the charging drawer and the two below offer ample storage for a traditional nightstand! 

wood nightstand with charging drawer next to a beige bed, and a lamp, books and flowers above the drawers.

One Charging Station for Several Tablets and Phones

How about something simple that can easily hold your various devices? This multi-device charging station is perfect! The electronic station has multiple pockets, including a tablet holder and even space for a laptop. You can recharge all your devices at once, which is a total win.

The tray at the bottom of the charging station holds your power cables neatly, and there are compartments for up to five devices. This station is the perfect size if you need to take up as little counter space as possible while charging several things at once. It's great for a kitchen island, mudroom, or other areas where you want to keep things uncluttered.

Bonus: This particular charging station would also be perfect as a desk organizer for office electronics too!

A wooden magazine holder-type multidevice charging station with two iPhones, a laptop, and a tablet.

Space-Saving Acrylic Organizers

Are you looking for something with a bit more of a minimalist vibe? These acrylic device docks mount on the wall, keeping your desk or counters clear, which I love.

The cell phone charging station accommodates three smartphones or similarly sized devices. The other option is an acrylic station that holds only two gadgets, but one is sized for iPhones or other smartphones, and the other option is large enough for most tablets.

The downside to acrylic electronics organizers is that the charging cables aren’t hidden and hang down the wall; however, if you're short on space, it’s probably not a huge concern. These are great device organizers for renters, too — if you don't want to drill holes, try Command hooks!

Two product shots of acrylic wall mounted charging station for a tablet and phone, including wall chargers and hardware needed to wall hang.

Those are my favorite stylish family charging station options, but there are many great options available. As I was looking, I found even more great options that I wanted to share with you below!

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Aren't these charging stations fantastic? 

Not only would these make an excellent addition to almost any décor, but they can also make a great gift for the tech lover in your life (or maybe just to keep your spouse organized). 

There are so many great charging station ideas to keep you and your electronics organized. No more cord rats’ nests and lost chargers! Oh, and speaking of that, don't forget that using a label on each cord will help you keep track of which charges are for which and whose cord is whose. This eliminates cord “stealing” and the risk of accidentally tossing a cord that is specific to a particular device. 

Now, go forth and get your family's electronics organized :)

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