DIY Desk Organizers to Tidy Up Your Office

Use old cereal boxes and toilet paper rolls to create a unique DIY desk organizer!

Can you believe this is made out of a foam core? I can't believe how inexpensive and easy it is to make, and you can use any paint colors you like.

Use wrapping paper to make a simple upcycled desktop pen organizer. Keep your desk clear, with office supplies organized and handy!

Don't be intimidated by projects using a jigsaw - they're actually quite easy! You're going to use a tool to build this unique DIY desk organizer inspired by the mountains.

Who doesn't love a good recycled craft? This organizer made from tin cans shows you that just about anything can look good with a little bit of paint.

This rainbow desk organizer is perfect for those who love a colorful work area! A few wood rounds, paint, and a little chop saw action and this organizer comes together quickly.

Mary Beth made this as a homework organization station! You can use it for school or office. I love the bright colors and the lazy susan to turn and grab what you need.

You can make organizers using recycled bottles and cartons! Use this tutorial along with a bit of Mod Podge. These organizers are perfect for a desk in a craft room.

Build your own DIY monitor riser that doubles as a desk organizer! Only one board required - and very basic building skills.

Learn how to make a modern desk organizer with clay in this fun and easy tutorial! It’s a simple technique that you can use again and again to make all kinds of fun home decor pieces.

Sheri made this DIY desk organizer out of necessity! Her items were too heavy to keep in standard holders, so she decided to encase glass in concrete. This works so well and goes perfectly with modern decor.

This adorable DIY pencil desk organizer is a perfect back to school project for the little people in your life or even a special teacher or two. Plus, it’s so easy and cheap to make you might as well make more than one!

If you're a beginning woodworker, you'll definitely be able to tackle this project! This organizer is easy to make, inexpensive, and looks pretty cute with some paint.

This particular desk organizer has serious Miami Vice vibes! Kara made it for her fun and colorful office, and I love how it turned out. Now I want an 80s themed office!

This cardboard roll craft desk caddy is a cute and inexpensive way to dress up yours or your students’ desks. It's not only super simple, but also very cost-effective.

This unique organizer is for the person who has more paper versus anything else. Keep it all together with this easy tutorial that features melamine board as your main "ingredient."

Mason jars always come to the rescue in any organizing dilemma. Anika made this DIY mason jar desk organizer to add storage and organization to her modern farmhouse office. But it can be used in so many ways!

I can't believe this started as a wire dish rack! You can get one from the thrift store, paint it, and then add the balsa wood. This is the perfect organizer for a corner.

In a post above you were shown how to make a mason jar holder for an organizer - this post shows you how to decorate individual mason jars to use as glass holders in a wire rack. So cute!

Combine old cans, clay, and paint for some awesome containers. Use them as decorations, vases, candles or as a desktop organizer like Niki did. The secret to creating this technique is an old toothbrush!

Some people have acrylic trays and pencil cups on their desk, and those never have to be boring! Learn how to decorate them with pretty papers and vinyl (and Mod Podge!).

A modern leather elephant to hold all your desk goodies? Yes please! This pachyderm is easier to make than you think, and it's inspired by Eames.

If you need to organize your desk, don't go buy something new. Just raid your kitchen! I love the pretty papers used for this DIY organizer.

Looking for a way to keep all those school supplies organized? This easy project will keep the markers, pencils and crayons within reach! It doubles as a cute farmhouse decor piece as well as a caddy.

If you prefer an organizer that hangs, you're going to enjoy this idea! It's easy to make with a few pieces of wood and some glue.

There are a variety of wood boxes you can get from the craft store, and Amy took some and turned them into desk organizers! You can use them with the lids on or off; either way they make for simple and modern office decor.

These organizers were made from boxes! I love how Mark added compartments at the front to hold supplies in addition to the larger area to hold books and magazines.

Copper, rose gold, and other related metallics are so popular! This looks metal, but it's actually glass covered in spray paint. I love this pretty (simple) organizer.

Make this your pretty office things on display, a super easy and modern organizer with a cork board that requires no nails, hammers or drills to make.

Could you ever guess that this desk container was a tuna box? Me either! I love transforming recyclables into organizers, and this is perfect for a craft desk.

With a little bit of thread and some spray paint, you can turn a metal container into a tool for organizing your tape, scissors, and other supplies. Perfect if you need something small.