12 Smart Ways to Hide Cords and Wires in the House

Hide TV Wires in a Cable Channel

The first goal on our cord control list? Wrangle those wires dangling under your wall-mounted flatscreen TV. The easiest method is to conceal the cords inside a wall cable channel that runs from the TV down to the outlet. This 8-foot channel can be cut to fit your space and painted to blend into the wall.

Stash a Power Strip in a Box

If you have cords and power strips cluttering up your living room floor, it's time to invest in a cable management box. When the lid is closed, the sleek design hides cords out of sight, while the slits in the side provide a spot to run cords for your speakers, laptop, lamps, and more.

Wrangle Appliance Cords with a Clip

To tidy up the cord for the stand mixer on your kitchen counter, order a cord wrap that adheres to the back of the appliance. Available in four colors—copper, white, black, and gray—choose the one that's coordinated with your appliance. Designed to be paired with KitchenAid mixers, these cord bundlers would also work well on espresso machines or food processors.

Bundle Cords Behind Furniture

To keep a long electrical cord in a neat loop tucked behind furniture or on the side of a dresser or credenza, order a set of cord bundlers. The adhesive backing holds these organizers in place, so all you have to do is select a spot that's out of sight.

Conceal Office Cords Behind a Desk

To streamline the cords connecting your desktop monitor, keyboard, and other home office essentials, attach one channel along the back of the work surface and another down the leg of the desk. Run the cords along these channels and that tangle of wires formerly dangling behind your desk will be tucked between the desk and wall.

Depending upon the size of your desk, you can choose a 24- or 48-inch-long cord manager. Measure your desk before ordering: each channel is 1.5 inches wide.

Use a Stand to Hide Kitchen Appliance Cords

If you keep small appliances, like an electric kettle, out on your countertop, this stylish stand provides a spot to assemble your tea and coffee essentials while stashing electrical cords below. Slide the cord box close to the backsplash so the cords are hidden away until you need to plug them in.

Hide Cords in Plain Sight

If your home doesn't have enough outlets, you're likely all too familiar with running cords from one side of the room to the other. To do this as discreetly as possible, run the cords through a cover that can be installed along the top of the baseboard. You can cut the raceways to size, and then paint them the same color as the wall so they camouflage.

Use a Cable Sleeve

For places where you have lots of cords to corral (like your desktop or your entertainment system), you can use this cable sleeve to wrap and tame the wires into one bundle. Need to single one out? You can easily unwrap to access the one you need.

Stash Behind a Bookshelf

For your reading nook or bookshelf, this chic cord storage can hide everything from routers and other tech gadgets to power strips and cords behind a set of cut-down books. (You can also use it for concealing valuables if you have your cords under control.)

Use Your Furniture

Your nightstand could easily become a tangle of cords as you charge smartphones, watches, and other gadgets (and if you have a reading lamp, too). An in-drawer power strip offers two full outlets plus two USB ports, so you can keep everything charged and out of sight.

Hide Them Behind the Wall

If you want your wires completely concealed, the best place for them is behind the wall. This placement is especially ideal for television wires if the screen is mounted on the wall. An in-wall media box is a safe and convenient way to conceal wires and devices in one location.

Store in a Basket

A woven basket is not only great for storage, but it also adds a touch of warmth and comfort to any area of your home. This is also the perfect spot to conceal cords and wires. You can use the basket to hold the cords alone or cover the cords with another fireproof item that is safe from any sparks in case of a wire shortage. Keep it tucked away near a chair or table.