This Charging Tray Is the Most Useful Tool on My Husband’s Nightstand

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Stephanie NguyenSenior Editor of Cleaning & Organizing at Apartment Therapy
Stephanie NguyenSenior Editor of Cleaning & Organizing at Apartment Therapy
I cover all the ways to make your home sparkle with decluttering tricks, cleaning tips, and organizing hacks. I have more than five years of experience working in media and hold degrees in English and Journalism from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. I Iive with my husband and dog in Hawaiʻi.
published Sep 28, 2023
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My husband and I are very different sleepers. I run hot, while he runs cold. I prefer a soft pillow, while he’d rather have a firm one. And when it comes to our nightstands, mine looks cluttered (even though it’s really not) compared to his. 

Quick Overview

A Quick Look at the Courant Catch:3 Essentials

  • A luxury charging tray with a sleek design
  • Serves as a catchall for keys, jewelry, and more
  • Offered in linen or leather materials in numerous color options
  • Perfect for nightstands or entryway tables

His nightstand is fairly straightforward: it’s a spot for electronics and keys. There’s the AirPods, his phone, and a Google Nest Hub, along with a small table lamp. This all means that while his nightstand looks uncluttered, there’s actually an abundance of cords hiding right below.

I’ve always felt that he’d benefit from a charging tray, and luckily, as part of our first-ever Organization Awards, I got to test the very best option out there: the Courant Catch:3 Essentials

Courant creates high-end charging devices, including trays, stands, and pads, with the Catch:3 Essentials being a customer favorite. It has rave reviews online and I was excited to see my husband’s take on it. 

It’s been several months now that we’ve been testing this charging tray and the verdict is in: it has earned a permanent spot on his nightstand!

Why We Love the Courant Catch:3 Essentials

This sleek and stylish tray has become the spot for all of my husband’s essentials. On one side, there’s the charging area that works with his iPhone or AirPods and on the other, there’s a catch-all spot for his keys. There’s also an additional USB-A port in case you want to plug something else in.

I even got one in his favorite color, a green tone called forest. This is the latest color offering from Courant, made in its high-quality Belgian linen material. The cord also comes in a matching tone so it looks seamless. 

If green isn’t your vibe, there are so many more options. First, select your material: linen or leather. Then, your color. For linen, there’s camel, charcoal, natural, and forest. For leather, there’s saddle, black, ash, cortado, and bone. 

Now, my husband’s nightstand is even more organized than ever. There’s no cord clutter below and there’s a spot for everything above.

Want to see more award-winning organizers? Explore our 2023 Organization Awards for our top picks.