How to Hide an Electrical or Cable Cord

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By Kerry Fletcher ASID
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Hide an Electrical or Cable Cord

Electrical and cable cords are unsightly. This article will list a few ways to hide them.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

If your cord runs behind a table that is up against a wall, consider putting a tall accessory under that table, such as a stack of books or a large vase.
Step 2

To reduce the visibility of a cord along a wall, consider using a cord cover. These hard plastic raceways, found at most home improvement stores, can be painted to match your wall.
Step 3

For a more expensive option, consider having the electrical or cable outlet moved so the cord does not have to stretch so far.
Step 4

There are new hollow baseboards on the market today that allow your cables to run behind the baseboards.
Step 5

Consider painting the cord itself the color of the wall or floor in order to make it less visible.
Step 6

You can cover a cord in a silk sleeve so the cord is not seen, but the sleeve will be very visible.
Step 7

Consider running cables on the back side of furniture that is up against the wall in order to keep the cables from being visible on the floor.
Step 8

If all else fails, consider replacing your corded item with a battery powered one instead.

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