Belkin’s “Conserve” valet will juice up four of your gadgets while keeping your wires tidy. It gets its green credentials from the fact that it automatically shuts off power after devices are fully charged.

Cost: $39.99

The “Sanctuary” universal charger is compatible with nearly 4,000 gizmos and gadgets, thanks to a variety of device connectors as well as a USB port. Available in a black, white and wood finish, your only worry will be where to put it.

Cost: From $129.95

The Messless solution offers more of a gadget showcase. It comes bundled with pop-in connectors for Nokia, PSP, mini USB and iPod. You can buy more to suit your personal array of gadgetry.

Cost: 49.90 Euros (approx $72)

Kikkerland’s station is less high-tech than others on this list — it merely obscures the cables — but it’s so fun we had to include it.

Cost: $30

With an interchangeable tip system, the i4 boasts three charging points and a USB port to keep your electronics happy. Better still, it’s available in black, red, blue, pink, lime green, orange, white, gold and blue.

Cost: From £39.99 (approx $65)

The walnut Juice Box cunningly conceals your power strip, giving a classy, modern and clean-looking space to charge four gadgets.

Cost: $99

The Powermat takes us into the future with wire-free charging. If you’re happy to encase your phone in a special Powermat receiver then you can charge your handsets by simply placing them on the station.

Cost: Varies. Sample price is from $109.97 for two iPhone 4s

Another box solution, the 3 Pod from Kangaroom will hide a 10-inch power strip and has three slots for a trio of gadgets.

Cost: $19.99

Smaller than Bluelounge’s Sanctuary station, the Refresh is perfect for your nightstand. Compatible with nearly 2,000 products, it’s probably perfect for your gadgets too.

Cost: $89.95

Like futuristic Tupperware from the gods of design, the Lessev Mobile Station from Japanese designer Takafumi Nemoto offers a simple bowl-shaped solution to charger clutter.

Cost: $98