Shall we agree on one thing? That bundle of threads appearing on the wall is very ugly! And that is the main – perhaps even – biggest reason why you want to know how to hide the wires from electronic devices.
And we know that in the midst of so much technology, this baguncinha is more than natural, don't worry. It turns out that neither you, nor your home, need to live with it.
Yes, that's right. You can (and should) get this chaos out of sight. But how to hide the wires safely, efficiently and without breaking the walls? We will tell you that in this post, stay here with us.
3 reasons to hide the wires
Aesthetics
A beautiful and well decorated house does not combine with exposed wiring, even in the most modern proposals.
So you mean that even in industrial decoration you can't have wires showing? Yes it does, but not anyway. This decorative style accepts lamp wires and exposed conduits very well, for example. But that doesn't mean you're going to leave that tangle of wires on top of the TV or next to the bed.
On the contrary, in industrial decoration it is very common for wires to be exposed in an orderly manner, even creating compositions and drawings on the walls. But all this requires planning and organization, if nothing is done.
Safety
Another good reason for you to fix the mess of wires and cables is security. Exposed wires can cause a series of accidents, from falls (since no one is free to trip over a wire) to electric shocks.
Not to mention that in all these cases, in addition to personal injury, it is still important to consider damage to electronic devices, since they may suffer from possible falls.
And if you have children and pets at home, the risk of accidents is even greater. Nobody will want a child playing with wires or the kitten gnawing at the installation, right?
Cleaning
Exposed wires equals increased cleaning work. That's right! With the wires on display, the accumulation of dust is greater, not to mention the possibility of small insects taking advantage of the place, such as moths and spiders.
So if you want a home that's easy to clean, hide the wires!
Planning: care of electrical wiring
When it comes to hiding wires, the best tip is planning. If you are building or renovating, already have in mind where you want all points of light and plugs. This also means that you will need to know in advance where each electronic device will be connected.
Thus, the environments are already planned in advance and the risk of you seeing a wire appear is very small.
Planning is also important to avoid the accumulation of plugs in the same outlet and, consequently, the use of Benjamin or T (as some prefer to call it).
The more devices plugged into the same outlet, the greater the risk of overcharging and you losing your devices.
From time to time it is also important to check cables and wires that are in use and discard those that are no longer being used. Remember to look for collection points for electronic materials and components and dispose of correctly.
Tips and ideas on how to hide the wires
Check out our tips and ideas on how to hide, organize and, of course, give a new look to your home's wires in a safe, beautiful and easy way.
Channel
The channels are still the most traditional way of solving the problem of exposed wires. They are usually made of PVC and can be used to pass yarns of various thicknesses. To do this, just choose the channel model that best suits the quantity and type of wire you have at home.
With the duct in hand, you only have to go through the wire path, hiding all the wiring.
To make the environment even cleaner, you can choose to paint the color channel of the wall or furniture. Another option is to coat it with fabric or paper, if that is the type of coating of the place.
After everything is ready you will not even notice that there is a wiring running through the wall.
Panel
The best wire hiding place that exists today is called the panel. Usually used in the room, the panel holds the TV and still has small openings through which the cables and wires of electronic devices must be passed.
Rack
Like the panel, the rack is a great piece of furniture to hide wires, especially from smaller devices such as DVDs, video games and TV and internet receivers.
The back of the furniture can accommodate the whole mess of wires without leaving anything exposed. However, if your TV is on the wall and the rack does not have a panel, you will still have to fix the wires on this device.
Nightstand
As for the rooms, a good option is to take advantage of the bedside tables. Use the back of this small piece of furniture to hide the wires from lamps, lampshades, cell phones and other electronic artifacts.
The nightstand drawer can also be a great ally when it comes to hiding wires. You can use it to store cables and chargers.
Paper tubes
Do you know those tubes of toilet paper, paper towels and the like? Well, they serve perfectly to fix that mess of wires.
After hiding the wiring on the wall, get a roll of paper for each electronic device. Then just wrap the wires and store them in that tube. The cleanliness and organization of your home are grateful!
Cardboard Boxes
The cardboard boxes, as well as those organizing boxes, are also great allies when it comes to hiding wires and those electronic components that are visible and nobody likes them.
To do this, just make small circles in the box, cut and pass the wires. The box can also serve to camouflage TV and internet receivers.
If you prefer, customize the box according to your decor.
Footers
Have you ever thought about hiding the wires using baseboards? You can do this from specific models, known as wire skirting boards. This type of footer has a “path” on the inside to receive and direct the wiring to where you need it. Very simple and easy.
Drawers
Like boxes, drawers are also a great choice for those who want to hide the wires and receivers of electronic devices.
To do this, first organize the wiring (it can be with the rolls) and pass everything inside the drawer. You can even do this with the cell phone charger.
False bottom
The false bottom is one of the best ideas to hide wires from work environments, such as offices and home offices. To do this, simply provide a MDF top or other material (it can even be cardboard) and place it behind the work table.
Then just throw the wiring behind this fake and voilà background… your work environment is clean and organized.
Wired design
The more modern ones will love this idea. Here, the tip is quite simple: just create a drawing on the wall from the wires that are exposed.
Think first about the design you want to create and then scratch it on the wall. With the help of adhesive tape or small nails, begin to contour this design with the wires.
In addition to keeping everything organized, you also get an original and stylish decoration.
Wire mesh
The wire mesh is another organization tip that is worth inspiring, especially if you have many wires and electronic devices in the same space.
Take a wire mesh the size of the back of your furniture (table, rack, headboard, etc.) and fix it in that space. Then just go securing the wires with the help of rubber bands or clamps.
Velcro tape
Velcro strips, as well as paper tubes, rubber bands, and cable ties, are also a hand on the wheel to organize electrical wires. Simply wrap the wires and secure them with the help of tape.
Under the table
Still looking for solutions to hide office wiring? Then write down this other tip: put everything under the table. That's right! With the help of supports and adhesive tapes you can fix all cables and wires, giving a definite fix to the mess.
Conduits
Those passionate about industrial style can count on a modern solution to the chaos of electrical wiring. You know, right? Conduits! Yes, in this type of decoration, conduits can and should appear and become protagonists of the environment.
But be careful: use galvanized steel conduits, ok? It is not to put those yellow conduits for internal use.
Once installed, the conduits can still be given a special paint, or not, who knows.
Did you see?! Now you have no more excuses to stop hiding the wires and make your home even more beautiful and organized.
