The Adorable IKEA Hack That Adds Organization To Your Home Office For Under $10

While working from home or just maintaining a home office, it can be a challenge to keep your desk organized and not messy or cluttered. There are lots of top-rated IKEA products you need to organize your home office. But sometimes the most clever IKEA desk hacks use unexpected items for a budget-friendly upgrade, including using IKEA's HEAT cork trivet — which is priced at $4.99 for a pack of three — to create desk organizer pockets to hang on your wall.

The 7-inch diameter trivets are an IKEA home essential under $10 that's always worth buying. They're originally meant to be a landing spot for hot pots and pans on your kitchen counter tops, but thanks to its material, it can also double as a corkboard for photos or a desk organizer for under $10. Attach a string and a cloth pocket to the bottom and it also becomes a place to keep pens and pencils tidy. With desk organizers often priced at over $20, this is a budget-friendly DIY solution.

First, obtain a 3-pack of the IKEA HEAT cork trivet either at your local store or online. Next, grab some spare fabric or leather you have. If you don't have any handy, buy some from a thrift or craft store; choose the colors, textures, and designs you like that match your home office decor. Attach the fabric or leather using hot glue or pins. To hang the cork trivet on the wall, use adhesive to put a strong string in the back of the material or wrap it around the circle shape and glue it to the bottom of the trivet.

Once it's all dry, add more interest by decorating the pocket with gems, beads, stick-on patches, or tassels — whatever appeals to you. Select colors that complement your home office. Then, it's ready to be hung to hold your desk items, like pictures, post-its, and other office supplies to make your space feel more organized.