15 Tips for How to Hide Cords in Your House to Keep Your Space Looking Neat
No one wants to see tangled cords lying around.
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Whether you're setting up your home office or game room, you're bound to face the hurdle of tangled, unsightly cords. Luckily for you, we've gathered everything you need to know about how to hide cords with a few creative tricks. In order to properly implement your favorite home office ideas, you'll want to keep the space from looking cluttered by tucking away any wires from lamps or printers. One clever hack is to use a staple gun to discreetly conceal them under the desk and along the leg. Or, if you're in need of some small space decorating ideas to prevent wires from making an already tiny room feel more cramped, try hiding them behind a well-styled bookcase or using jute rope to cover an extension cord for a neutral look.
There are also several ways to cover those bulky modems and routers, such as hiding them within book covers or a woven basket. Your favorite cozy living room ideas will go off without a hitch once you apply some of these tricks. Whether you're looking for a DIY fix or something that you can buy, these ideas are sure to answer your questions about how to hide cords in a stylish way.
Double-Shelf Nightstand
Adding a second top shelf like this nightstand satisfies all your device-charging needs without cluttering the top shelf.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
DIY Felt Organizers
Create these adorable felt organizers for your small cords, like your cell phone charger. These also keep wires from getting tangled for a double win.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Woven Basket
The holes in this stylish basket are the perfect solution for letting the cords of your concealed router and modem peep out without being noticed.
Get the tutorial at Hydrangea Treehouse.
Cleverly-Styled Bookcase
All the cables needed to hook up the entertainment system nearby are hidden in this tidy bookcase. A bundle is stuck behind the basket while the router blends in among the books.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Design.
Hidden Router
Tuck your router and its cords away with this clever hack that uses a hardback book cover. Fear not—the book's pages will remain intact if removed properly!
Get the tutorial at Ana Maria Muñoz.
Toilet Tissue Roll Cord Holder
Instead of tossing them in the trash, use empty toilet tissue rolls to keep track of all your cords—a little decorative washi tape will keep the rolls in tact (and looking cute).
Get the tutorial at Our Thrifty Ideas.
Basket Cord Holder
Hide your cords inside a cute wicker basket and place it under a desk or TV stand: Just bunch all the cords together with a velcro tie and string them through the basket handles in the back.
Get the tutorial at Clean Mama.
Zip Tie Solution
To organize all the cords underneath your TV console neatly together, tie them together with zip cords, then use a wall-mount surge protector to plug in multiple electronics at a time.
Get the tutorial at Bigger Than the Three of Us.
Shoebox Charging Station
All you need is a power strip, an old shoebox, and colorful wrapping paper to declutter and create this cute charging station for your family's mobile devices.
Get the tutorial at One Good Thing.
Braided Yarn Extension Cord Cover-Up
Turn your cords into a bold design statement with this DIY yarn trick! Just pick your favorite yarn colors and you're on your way to hiding those extension cords beautifully.
Get the tutorial at Design*Sponge.
Conceal Cords With Command Hooks
Need to plug in a lamp, but the plug is halfway across the room? Use tiny adhesive hooks to attach lamp cords to the back of your furniture, and they'll be hidden in plain view.
Get the tutorial at Hi Sugarplum!
Hidden TV Screen Cords
There's no need to drill a hole in your wall to hide the TV cords. Just wrap the cords together with zip ties, then corral them in an off-white piece of cloth (or a color that matches your walls) and voila — it blends in perfectly!
Get the tutorial at In My Own Style.
Jute Rope Extension Cord Wrap
Wrapping your extension cords in jute rope—its neutral color and texture will easily blend into the background of your space.
Get the tutorial at The Vow.
Book Cell Phone Charging Station
This adorable book hack is the perfect way to disguise a phone charger on your night stand.
Get the tutorial at Caught on a Whim.
Staple Gun Solution
Create a cord-free home office by stapling your lamp cord underneath your desk.
Get the tutorial at Love Grows Wild.
Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
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