SerpApi.Org
Banish cord clutter with these clever solutions
We work hard to carefully curate aesthetically pleasing furniture and décor for our homes, but in the age of technology, there’s often a necessary but unsightly addition that can derail your efforts: tangled wires.
Drew Barrymore just highlighted the plight of cable management, dubbing it her biggest “design nightmare” in a recent Instagram post. Ridding your space of TVs, computers, and more corded technology is unrealistic, so with the help of Barrymore, we dove into ways to disguise and tuck away cables that won’t require a handyman.
Drew Barrymore-Inspired Cord Management
- Barrymore’s Pick: Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Mae TV Stand, $208; Walmart
- Editor-Approved Solution: Yamakazi Rolling Cable Management Box, $135; Nordstrom
- Cost-Effective Fix: Delamu Cord Covers, $9 (orig. $13); Amazon
- Sellout Risk: West Elm Mid-Century Media Console, $399 (orig. $449); West Elm
- Keeps Cables Off the Floor: Yecaye Under-Desk Cable Management Tray, Set of 2, $20; Amazon
- A Stylish Distraction: Pottery Barn Geometric Wall Art, $127 (orig. $399); Pottery Barn
- Not a Faux Plant: Costa Farms Snake Plant, $25 (orig. $28); Amazon
- Conceals the Whole Setup: Pottery Barn Farmhouse Trestle Media Console, $920 (orig. $1,999); Pottery Barn
- Pretty Problem-Solver: Vanselia Ceramic Vase, $29; Amazon
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Mae TV Stand
In her Instagram post, Barrymore styled this TV stand, a new addition to her Beautiful home collection. Her “favorite” detail? “The hidden cord management,” of course. She added that it “was such an intentional part of the design” because she “can’t stand seeing cords.”
The TV stand has four hidden holes on the backside to run wires through for cable,streaming boxes, or Wi-Fi routers, which can easily tuck inside the spacious console alongside remotes, board games, and other knick-knacks. The top of the stand is also long enough to accommodate a 70-inch TV.
Delamu Cord Covers
For mounted TVs like Barrymore’s or extra-long cables, this budget-friendly solution shines. The covers have two pieces that can click or slide together, encasing up to three cords, before adhering to the wall with a self-adhesive backing. The trick to making these nearly invisible? Paint them the same color as your wall or baseboard. For an extra layer of camouflage, arrange decorative accents like a house plant or piece of artwork in front of the covers.
“It completely cleaned up the look of my wall and made everything look so much more organized,” one shopper shared, adding that “installation was straightforward, and the adhesive felt secure once applied.”
Yamakazi Rolling Cable Management Box
The PEOPLE shopping team’s resident tech expert and shopping editor, Clint Davis, swears by this solution for managing tech clutter. “I test a lot of electronics and love collecting gadgets, but I loathe cord clutter. This minimalist steel box wiped out two eyesores at once in my living room,” he shared. “It’s sturdy but lightweight (and on smooth-rolling wheels), and big enough to hold our massive modem and a fully packed power strip with plenty of airflow to prevent overheating.”
Don’t let cords ruin your interior design! Snap up these easy fixes instead.
West Elm Mid-Century Media Console
Yecaye Under-Desk Cable Management Tray, Set of 2
Pottery Barn Geometric Wall Art
Costa Farms Snake Plant
Pottery Barn Farmhouse Trestle Media Console
Vanselia Ceramic Vase
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.
Read the original article on People
