A Place for Everything | 3D Printing a No-Nonsense Remote Holder

There’s a recurring annoyance that finally pushed me to take action: the case of the constantly missing remotes.

Whether they were sliding off the dresser, getting lost in the blankets, or stashed out of reach in the drawer, it became a nightly ritual of hunting them down, usually when all I wanted was to queue up something to entertain Monica and me.

So I turned to the 3D printer and started experimenting.

My first attempt was pretty straightforward: a rectangular shape that reminded me of those old mail slots mounted on doors. It was functional enough, open-topped and simple, but I realized it was going to use more filament than I was comfortable with. That may not matter to everyone, but I’d just been gifted a new roll of SUNLU PLA filament by Monica for my birthday, and I knew it wouldn’t be long before I’d be printing more things for her wreath projects—like the Ghostface or Jason masks I’d printed in the past.

So I redesigned.

I landed on a “D”-shaped body with a divider down the center—two compartments, curved to save space and material, while still giving structure. The flat side mounts flush to the dresser with some reliable double-sided tape. It’s out of the way, but right where I need it, every night.

I didn’t sculpt around specific remote models, which means it’s modular enough to work in the future. Larger remotes fit the deeper half, while smaller ones slot into the curved section. I’ll admit, the fit is a little snug, and if I did it again, I’d give it a touch more clearance—but for now, it works. It works really well.

And now? The remotes are always in reach. No more crawling under the bed, checking drawers, or giving up and using the TV buttons like it’s 1989.

This wasn’t a flashy project. It wasn’t meant to impress. It was born from low-grade frustration, shaped by resourcefulness, and made possible thanks to a birthday gift that’s already paying off in quiet ways.

Sometimes, the best designs aren’t perfect. They’re just practical, personal, and exactly what you needed.

Here's an actual picture of my design: