DIY A Stunning Organizer Wall That Holds All Your Essentials

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Work is full of little things. Pens, sticky notes, paper clips. And, for the more tech-minded among us: cords, power adaptors, cables, and that one random piece that you're afraid to throw away because it might end up being important. (Just us?) No matter what you do for work, trying to keep your workspace neat and tidy can feel like a monumental task. Luckily, you can keep everything you need within easy reach with a customizable DIY organizing wall made with one of the most versatile organizers out there: the pegboard.

Yet creating an organized workspace is more than just aesthetics. Research shows that clutter in your work area can increase stress, whether you head into the office every day or log in remotely. That's why the pegboard is such a genius tool for an organizing wall. By utilizing vertical space to create an organizing wall that has a place for everything, it's easier to keep your desk neat and tidy, and you focused.

While we love to use pegboards for every organizing need, sometimes they can lend a utilitarian vibe to a space. Which is great if that's what you're going for, but if your home office is more cottagecore, it's not ideal. But with a few simple customization tweaks, you can create a stylish organizing wall that keeps you tidy and blends into your decor.

When deciding where to install your organizing wall, you could upgrade a small, empty wall space into an organization station – even the space over your desk. Then pick your design and pegboard. Use the size of your space and current decor as a guide. If you have a long strip of vertical space in an office with modern decor, consider sketching a thin line on the wall before installing small square pegboards. The Six Piece Pegboard from BOLUTDIF works well arranged in a column, alternating which side of the line they sit on as you go up. Or, if you have more space, go big with the White Metal Pegboard from Wall Control.

First, it's time to customize. Grab leftover peel-and-stick wallpaper, cut it to size, and lay it over the front of the pegboard. Using a pencil or dowel, press through the paper to create the holes. Then flip it over and smooth down the wallpaper around the holes for a clean look, trimming as needed. No leftover wallpaper? Spray paint is a quick way to bring color and personality to the pegboard. Make sure to use a paint that will stick to metal, wood, and plastic, like Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint. Once dry, install the pegboard and organize your essentials.

This DIY can be used in other spaces in your home. Use it to organize small screwdriver bits in the garage, organize your crafting supplies, or build a home command center. For a kids' playroom, use spray paint and painter's tape to create a rainbow look.