Home Organizing Organizing Hacks 12 Smart Ways to Hide Cords and Wires in the House Try these clever tricks to disguise cords and wires in every room. By Katie Holdefehr Katie Holdefehr Katie Holdefehr is the associate editorial director at Real Simple. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 21, 2024 Close Photo: West Elm Concealing electrical cords and television wires in a home is one of those finishing touches that separates a tidy house from an exceptionally organized one. Tucking away what has become an unsightly part of your home decor is not difficult to do, but it will require some creative solutions. Here's how to hide cords, power strips, and TV wires in every room, from popular spots to lesser-known areas. 01 of 12 Hide TV Wires in a Cable Channel Container Store Buy on The Container Store 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. 02 of 12 Stash a Power Strip in a Box Container Store Buy on Theyamazakihome.com 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. 03 of 12 Wrangle Appliance Cords with a Clip Etsy Buy on Etsy 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. 04 of 12 Bundle Cords Behind Furniture Amazon Buy on Amazon 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. 05 of 12 Conceal Office Cords Behind a Desk Room & Board Buy on Roomandboard.com 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. 23 Home Office Ideas That Will Make You Want to Work All Day 06 of 12 Use a Stand to Hide Kitchen Appliance Cords West Elm Buy on West Elm 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. 07 of 12 Hide Cords in Plain Sight Home Depot Buy on Home Depot 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. 08 of 12 Use a Cable Sleeve Amazon Buy on Amazon 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. 09 of 12 Stash Behind a Bookshelf Covogoods/Etsy Buy on Etsy 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.) 10 of 12 Use Your Furniture Crate and Barrel Buy on Crate & Barrel 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. 11 of 12 Hide Them Behind the Wall Best Buy Buy on Best Buy 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. 12 of 12 Store in a Basket Amazon Buy on Amazon 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. How to Organize and Hide All Those Pesky Cords Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! 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