Professional Atlanta, GA on Nov 08, 2012

Power Up In Style: Hide the Cords and Keep Your Counters Clutter-Free

Maybe you've started your own business, or the company you work for lets you work from home a few days a week. Maybe, like the rest of us, you have TOO many hand held devices and charging time becomes a race for the next available outlet. If this sounds like you, you'll be excited to learn about these hot new products. Scroll through these pictures to find out about the latest and greatest ways to hide your power cords & even the power sources themselves!

I just added the Evoline USA product to my own new kitchen. Find out more about this and the other products here: http://www.randidestefano.com/power-up-in-st...

14 Comments

Becky Blair, NE

I think the pop up would be great on a desk, but I wouldn't want it on a kitchen counter. As neat as it is, it still seems as though it would be a place to catch grease and other fluids one finds in a kitchen.
I also like the wireless charging station though I usually charge my phone via the USB on my computer tower. I only need to charge it every few days or so.

on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 2
True Identity Concepts White Plains, NY

As a fellow designer, I must say that those cords are unsightly. Using the pop-up Evoline keeps the view of the backsplash nice and clean and adds an extra source of power (3 vs. 2) for when the kitchen is buzzing with activity. Thanks for sharing!

on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 0
Brian Campbell, Basswood ... Saint Paul, MN

This is a great way to get power, especially for islands. I don't see how it helps with hiding cords, except that it makes you unplug the appliance and put it away so you can allow the outlet to descend back into the counter.

on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 0
Authentic Living Interiors Atlanta, GA

The main reason for installing it on an island is to avoid cutting into a decorative cabinet door on the ends of the island for code required outlets. We've installed one in our new home (moving in soon). I'll report back with updates once I get to experience it myself. Mostly it will be used for parties, and the occasional "kitchen office".

on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 2
LandlightS Roswell, GA

I think they are great, and I agree about the elimination of cutting into the side of the quality cabinets. I was introduced to these pop up outlets about a year ago on Hometalk. I know that you must be using the air gap counter top button control for the disposal also.
Nice work on your blog
Gary

on Nov 09, 2012 · Like 0
Anna R Asheville, NC

can you use them in Bathrooms???

on Nov 12, 2012 · Like 0
Golden Interiors Fairfax, VA

Love this product but I am still skeptical about using it anywhere near a sink

on Nov 12, 2012 · Like 0
LandlightS Roswell, GA

The unit must be Ground Fault Protected when used in the kitchen, so if it is used near a sink, it is OK per code. The few times I have installed this unit, it was served by a dedicate 20AMP GFCI breaker.

on Nov 12, 2012 · Like 0
Authentic Living Interiors Atlanta, GA

Thanks for answering that question, Gary. Anna, no matter where you install it, you need to be mindful of the type of cabinet. Mine was installed in a "dead space" between the cabinet and a panel. So there is plenty of room for the device to go up and down.

on Nov 13, 2012 · Like 0
Anna R Asheville, NC

thanks they are a great idea

on Nov 14, 2012 · Like 0
Clay B Chesapeake, VA

I found these for $150, also has USB ports as well. I agree, I would use on desk, not in kitchen on counter anyway. This company has them on closeout; website says normally they sell only to business clients, but these are available to anyone. http://www.usfutaba.com/Product-Range/CLOSEO...

on Nov 14, 2012 · Like 0
LandlightS Roswell, GA

Clay...what you found is a commercial unit...... not only has outlets and a USB port, but it also has a Telephone, LAN and VGA (a 15 pin audio/video outlet) connections, a self contained circuit breaker (not GFCI protected) and a speaker and a microphone.
I don't think anyone would use this in a residential application. And yes, they do only sell to the trade, except when the trade doesn't buy items such as this. ...»

They are safe for kitchens as long as they are GFCI protected.
Gary

on Nov 14, 2012 · Like 0
Clay B Chesapeake, VA

Yes, you would need a GFCI type for a kitchen, but the others would be fine in an office I think. The VGA outlet is quickly becoming outdated.

on Nov 16, 2012 · Like 0
Kelly S Bremerton, WA

I'm loving this for my craft room as well.

on Feb 18, 2013 · Like 0

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