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Cable Management Solutions That Actually Work

Cable management that actually works: tray under desk, single vertical drop, wall raceway. Done.

Bottom line (do this):

  • Mount a surge strip under the desk
  • Feed cords into a metal tray
  • Drop one vertical bundle to the wall
  • Hide it in a paintable raceway; coil slack with reusable ties

Under-desk Tray (Best) Adhesive Raceway (Renter-friendly) Cable Box (Hide power bricks)

EssentialWhyBest For
Metal under-desk trayHolds strip + bricks; ventilates heatMost permanent desks
Paintable wall racewayClean vertical drop to outletRenters / no-drill
Cable boxHides strip/brick clutter on or under deskVisible setups / safety

1) Under-Desk Tray (start here)

Sturdy mesh tray holds power strip, bricks, and coils without trapping heat.
  • Mount with screws; plan screw spacing first
  • Route cords into tray; coil slack with reusable ties
  • Leave a little room for future gear
Best Pick: Delamu Under-Desk Tray

2) Adhesive Wall Raceway (clean drop)

Peel-and-stick channels hide the vertical run to the outlet; paint to match.
  • Degrease wall first; cut sections with miter box for corners
  • Snap lid after test-fit; paint after install if needed
Best Pick: Delamu Raceway Kit

3) Cable Box (hide the brick zoo)

Vented box swallows strip + bricks. Measure strip length before buying.
Best Pick: D-Line Cable Box

Nice-to-haves

  • Flat-plug surge strip with long cord
  • Mountable surge strip (keyhole slots)
  • Vertical cable spine for standing desks
  • Split loom for floor runs; neoprene sleeve PC→tray
  • Reusable ties + adhesive clips for edge routing
Anker PowerExtend APC SurgeArrest (mountable) VIVO Cable Spine Alex Tech Split Loom JOTO Neoprene Sleeve VELCRO ONE-WRAP OHill Adhesive Clips

Kits that just work

  • Renter (no drill): Raceway + Cable Box + Adhesive Clips + VELCRO
  • Permanent desk: Under-desk Tray + Mountable Surge Strip + Neoprene Sleeve
  • Standing desk: Mountable Surge Strip + Tray + Vertical Spine + Split Loom
Renter Kit: Raceway + Cable Box + Adhesive Clips + VELCRO Ties

Pin this simple plan for later.

FAQs

  • Do I need a drill? No — raceways, clips, and cable boxes are peel-and-stick. Only the tray usually needs screws.
  • Heat issues? Keep bricks in the mesh tray or vented box; don’t stuff them in sleeves.
  • Future-proofing? Leave 20% space in the tray; label chargers; keep extra VELCRO ties nearby.

Next steps for a clean setup

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