Interior Design Basics: Hiding Outlets and Cords for a Polished Look
Have you ever made a purchase and immediately after you begin to use your new product curse yourself for not making the buy before? This interior design basic is definitely one of those “Why didn’t I do that sooner?” concepts. Whether you’re in the home office, kitchen, or bathroom - chances are you are bound to be facing tangles or unruly, unsightly cords. These days everything needs plugged in or charged and it can cause a chaotic look that clashes with the rest of your design scheme. Luckily, there are ways to hide the cords and the outlets to maintain a more polished look. Read on for Cord Management 101.
Outlet Solutions
Install outlets strategically so they can be easily covered by furniture. If you think about where you will need to plug things in, for example on the side of the bed, and then install where they can be hidden by a nightstand.
Match outlets to the color of the surrounding area. Whether a kitchen island or bathroom tile, you can get outlets and covers that will match and blend.
Consider floor outlets. If it makes sense for the room and what is being plugged in the floor can be a handy place for an outlet. If you haven’t yet installed the flooring you can consider recessed outlets.
Place outlets where TVs will be mounted. Nowadays most living rooms are equipped with a mounted tv, which involves cords to hang down. This can be battled by the outlet already hidden by the TV itself.
You may not always have an influence on where the outlets in your home are placed, and a lot of times homes were built long ago where a mounted TV was not a normal staple. When the outlet placement can’t be controlled there are plenty of DIY tricks and things to buy in order to hide and disguise the unsightly tangles.
Cord Hacks
Use Conduit Covers to disguise lengths of wires spread across the room.
Use tape and zip-ties. You can wrap multiple cords together and secure them with zip ties and then tape them to the back of the furniture. You can also use command hooks for this purpose.
Use designated Cord Management Products.
Cable Box - West Elm
Cable Organizer - Amazon
Cable Management Box - Target
Power Strip Organizer - Amazon
Tech integrated desks with built-in outlets or USB ports
With spring comes the fresh and new - and of course the dreaded spring cleaning. Whether this means a big remodel or some minor updates for you this year, using these tricks is exactly what you never knew you needed. Take it from me as now my Amazon cart is full of convenience items. At VNTG Place, our DSGN team is full of tips and tricks for interior design basics that will surely leave your home comfy, cozy, and completely convenient. Reach out today so we can help you begin the journey to Live Beautifully.
