CD Storage Solutions Ideas
Thirty discs or three hundred discs, CD storage solutions give you a place to store or show off your favorite CDs. With your new disc storage, you can organize your CDs on shelves or in folders from A through Z, by color, or by genre. In permanent and rented homes, you can save floor space with wall-mounted CD storage. In mobile homes, like RVs and vans, store your CDs in a clear carrier bag or library-style compact disc storage unit.
Stackable CD Storage Solution
$21.81 $33.99
Stackable CD Storage Solution
Ebern Designs
$21.81 $33.99
This modern CD storage unit comes in black, white, espresso, and gray. Stack them on top of each other or sit them vertically side by side to fit the space you have.
Designer Advice:
Finding a CD storage solution that is designed to fit CDs will ensure a compact and neat appeal. What is great about these types is they are stackable, which allows you to save more floor space and create what looks like a bookshelf. One downside is the shelf is not adjustable, which makes it hard to fit odd-shaped disc cases.
Library style Compact Disc Storage
$229.99 $269.99
Library style Compact Disc Storage
Rebrilliant
$229.99 $269.99
Tuck away your CDs behind key lock drawers with this CD storage option. Its black and silver body blends well with other colors and the four drawers are great for organizing.
Designer Advice:
This type of CD storage is great for people who need an organized and clutter-free option that can hide their discs. They are built solid with some having locking capabilities to make sure your discs stay put. This is not a good choice if you plan to put your CD collection on display.
Glass CD Storage Solutions for Large Collections
$223.99 $319.99
Glass CD Storage Solutions for Large Collections
Symple Stuff
$223.99 $319.99
This dowel rack CD storage displays the many discs you've collected over the years. Its glass and aluminum build is resistant to heat, scratches, stains, and rust.
Wire Wall Mounted CD Storage Unit
$22.99 $35.99
Wire Wall Mounted CD Storage Unit
Symple Stuff
$22.99 $35.99
Made of steel and painted black is this wall-mounted CD storage solution. It sits vertically to fit narrow walls and can hold a small collection of thirty-five discs.
Designer Advice:
CD wall-mounted storage has been around for years which gives your CD collection a touch of the classics. The wire that holds each CD is open on the bottom making them a lot easier to grab from the wall. When you remove a CD, the space is saved so you remember where your CD goes when you’re done with it.
CD Storage Cabinet With Solid Doors
$99.99 $108.99
CD Storage Cabinet With Solid Doors
Latitude Run®
$99.99 $108.99
Hide your large disc collection behind the two cabinet doors on this CD storage unit. It has push to open magnetic latch doors and a handless exterior for a smooth look.
Compact CD Storage With Two Tiers
$25.99 $30.99
Compact CD Storage With Two Tiers
Symple Stuff
$25.99 $30.99
This CD storage rack is effective for a small CD collection. It has a cool crisscross side design with sliding holders to keep your discs from falling over.
Mass CD Storage Cabinet With Glass Doors
$265.99 $319.99
Mass CD Storage Cabinet With Glass Doors
Darby Home Co
$265.99 $319.99
This CD storage solution for large collections has two tall windowpane doors that slide. The seven shelves inside can be adjusted to the height you need, and the top has a lovely crown molding design.
Bag Style CD Storage Ideas
Bag Style CD Storage Ideas
Evelots
This CD storage set of two can hold up to forty-five CDs for an on-the-go compact option. Its clear exterior lets you read the labels on your CDs and the two handles make the bag easy to carry.
Floating Shelves CD Wall Storage
Floating Shelves CD Wall Storage
EcoDecors
This wall CD storage solution saves floor space and can hold thick and thin disc cases without problems. It comes as a set of five with four shelves in each of them which you can sit vertically or horizontally.
Revolving Tower CD Storage Idea
Revolving Tower CD Storage Idea
Rebrilliant
This CD storage unit comes in an espresso brown and can spin in a complete circle. It has eight open shelves and is accented with thin steel bars.
Buying Guide
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One of the most efficient ways to organize a CD collection is to alphabetize by artist name. It makes finding CDs much easier, but it does come with a downside. This system is only ideal for record collectors with small CD storage units given that reorganizing your CDs each time you add to your collection can be quite a hassle, especially if you own more than 100 records.
Avid music lovers can opt for the personal rating method instead. Rank your records and sort them from most loved to slightly less loved. Doing this takes time but it’s worth it if you want to listen to albums based on their quality and get rid of CDs that you don’t like. You could also arrange your music based on what you’ve recently played. The CDs you haven’t listened to in a while remain at the very top while your favorite ones are easy to grab and play. Other options include categorizing by genre, album name, and release date.
Old CDs are a nostalgic item that you might not want to part with, even if all your music is currently accessible from your phone with the click of a button. Creating a wall CD storage unit is a fantastic way to display a collection that you spent many hours collecting, listening to, and investing your money in for years.
You can purchase a simple media unit or bookcase and creatively arrange all your CDs inside to create an interesting focal point in the room that is also highly personal and reflects your style.
How you arrange the CDs is also important. You can line them in rows so you can see the cover spines, or you can create stacks that alternate horizontal and vertical positioning for a more dynamic look. Small milk crates can also be a charming way to enhance the shelf space in an industrial or farmhouse-style room.
If you have limited wall space, you can try high shelving or wall-mounted floating shelves that draw the eye upward and create the illusion of a higher ceiling.
Considering how technology has advanced over the years, you may be wondering how much longer CDs will be around? Unfortunately, the reality is that with more people streaming and downloading music as compared to those who actually listen to music off discs and vinyls, it looks like CDs may not be a part of the future.
Consequently, CD sales have plummeted by 18.5% over the last year as more and more retailers are discontinuing sales.
That said, real music lovers and CD and vinyl collectors can always keep these physical formats of music and, provided it is taken care of, may last for decades in your wall CD storage.
