If your coffee table seems to collect remotes, chargers, reading glasses, and all those little living-room extras, this is one of the easiest tidy-up projects I know. I love a solution that looks intentional without asking for a whole afternoon of work, and turning a decorative wooden bread basket into a divided remote holder does exactly that.

This project is perfect for anyone who wants a prettier way to corral everyday clutter, especially in a family room that gets real use. As a mom, I’m always looking for organizing ideas that help everyone put things back where they belong, and this one is simple enough to set up in minutes while still looking warm and polished.

Materials for making a remote holder from a wooden bread basket and small linen bins
Materials for making a remote holder from a wooden bread basket and small linen bins

Materials

1 decorative wooden bread basket, about 14 to 16 inches long x 8 to 10 inches wide x 4 to 6 inches high
2 small linen storage bins, about 6 to 7 inches long x 4 to 5 inches wide x 4 inches high each
1 measuring tape, at least 60 inches long
4 to 8 adhesive felt pads, 1/2 inch wide
1 soft dry cloth, 1
Optional: 1 small piece non-slip shelf liner, about 12 x 8 inches, trimmed to fit the basket base

Instructions

1. Measure the inside length, width, and height of your wooden bread basket so you can choose linen bins that slide in easily without bulging or catching.

2. Wipe the basket inside and out with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and make the finished holder look fresh and ready for the living room.

3. Test-fit the linen bins inside the basket, placing them side by side or front to back depending on the basket shape and the size of your remotes.

4. If the bins shift too much, trim a piece of non-slip shelf liner to fit the basket bottom and lay it flat underneath the bins.

5. Add adhesive felt pads to the underside corners of the wooden basket so it will not scratch your coffee table or side table.

6. Slide the linen bins back into place and assign each section a purpose, such as TV remotes in one bin and chargers or reading glasses in the other.

7. Place the finished holder on your coffee table, console, or end table, and keep the most-used items standing upright or easy to grab for everyday use.

Finished DIY living room remote holder made from a wooden bread basket and linen bins
Finished DIY living room remote holder made from a wooden bread basket and linen bins

Variations & Tips

For narrow baskets: If your bread basket is long and slim, use two narrower bins lined up end to end instead of side by side.

For picky clutter spots: In my house, the little things multiply fast, so I like giving each bin a simple job. One can be just for remotes, while the other handles glasses, earbuds, or a notepad.

For a softer look: Choose linen bins in oatmeal, gray, or cream tones if you want the organizer to blend quietly into a cozy living room.

For deeper baskets: If the basket sides are tall, tuck a folded hand towel or small riser underneath the bins so shorter items are easier to see and grab.

For family use: Keep only the everyday essentials in this holder. That makes it much easier for kids and guests to put things back in the right spot.

For easy cleaning: Lift the bins out once a week and shake out crumbs, dust, or pet hair so the organizer stays nice-looking with very little effort.