How do I hide the cords (cable, tv, internet) in my built in shelving?

Luc32456515
by Luc32456515

We just bought a house that has all the cable, tv, internet cords on the bottom wall of our built in shelving unit. The shelves are glass, and are on either side of the fireplace. Thoughts on what we can do to hide this mess?

  10 answers
  • Morgan McBride Morgan McBride on Sep 14, 2018

    I would get a nice looking box with a lid or a tall square basket, cut a hole in the back, and hide the cords in there! use twist ties to get the cords that stick out neat and in order. Good luck!

  • Seth Seth on Sep 14, 2018

    It would be more work and expense than Morgan's suggestion, but you could install a wooden shelf above that area and make, or order online, doors to close it in. You could also hang a curtain on a spring rod to hide it.

  • FrugalFamilyTimes.com FrugalFamilyTimes.com on Sep 14, 2018

    Could you build some doors for

    the bottom section? It would look great and give you lots of hidden storage. :)

  • Carol Cole Carol Cole on Sep 14, 2018

    I would put a shelf and then add doors to it. Double job , well done.

  • Ken Erickson Ken Erickson on Sep 14, 2018

    You could also add doors to the area.

  • Dee Dee on Oct 21, 2018

    Definitely add doors. You can find doors at Habitat for Humanity really cheap.

  • Dfm Dfm on Oct 21, 2018

    at office supply stores you can get cord covers that can be painted to match the wall. hollow tubes with a slit along the side, the kit comes with corner pieces to go across doors, windows. if any of those cords get hot, I would do a door with a metal insert so air circulates

  • Ana Bacallao Ana Bacallao on Oct 21, 2018

    Slatted doors cut to size with a wood trim all around would look great. I have to admit though that Morgan’s suggestion to use baskets would be cheap and easy. The issue is finding the right size.

  • Pat Pat on Feb 18, 2020

    Make a three sided plywood or some thin wood box (open in the back and in the bottom) and paint it white. Put it in the lower part of your shelving unit to hide the cords. Easily removed and will cover the cords.

  • Sharon Sharon on Jan 28, 2021

    Add two smoked glass sliding doors below that last shelf, or you could even use masonite board and cover it with some great fabric.