Any person wants to make their apartment as comfortable as possible and does everything possible for a comfortable stay. Thanks to modern technologies, a lot of equipment is equipped with wireless devices, but still the number of wires from other equipment is a pressing problem. Wires sticking out everywhere certainly spoil the interior of your apartment. If there is a small child in the apartment, it is necessary to urgently solve the problem with the wires, since protruding wires are not only unsightly, but also unsafe.
Wires hidden in ceiling beams
White panel for routing wires
Let's take a closer look at how to hide wires in an apartment.
Niche for TV wires
Where to hide the wire on the ceiling or floor?
You can build a small plastic box if the wires in your apartment run along the ceiling or floor level. You can screw the box using self-tapping screws. Lay the wires inside the box and close it with a special door. This option is considered the most common and easiest. If your apartment has suspended ceilings, you can make a container from plasterboard, put wires in it and fix it under the ceiling. A plastic or plasterboard box is, of course, better than protruding wires, but still not the best option.
Decorative box for wires
Niche in the wall for sockets and wires
How to hide a wire in the wall?
There is nothing complicated, if you have the necessary tools, you can hide the wire in the wall. Using a grinder, you need to make several holes where the wire will be laid. Using a hammer drill, remove the main part, and the grooves are ready. It is not difficult to place the wires along the laying line; after installing the cable in the hole, it is immediately fixed using construction plaster.
Wires in a plasterboard structure on the ceiling
How to hide a wire on the floor?
The smartest way to disguise unwanted wires is to hide them in the baseboard. For this purpose, there are specially designed skirting boards with a recess for the cable. You need to remove the retractable center of the plinth, insert the cable inside and secure the middle of the plinth in place.
Wires under the baseboard
Wires in recesses around the perimeter of the ceiling
If the question of masking the wire arose during the repair, you can make a hole in the floor with a hammer drill, then insert the wire into the corrugation and lay it in the hole. After the procedure is completed, it is necessary to fill the holes with cement.
Panel for wires
Wire wall decor
Popular options for hiding wiring in an apartment
You can hide wires and cables from view using improvised means that are found in almost every apartment. Stores also sell special devices and solutions to this problem.
In decorative boxes
There are special decorative skirting boards that differ in their special design and performance characteristics. They have a cable channel in which the cords are located. The materials from which skirting boards are made can be different:
- Plastic - located at the base of the floor, there are special separating cells on the profile rail, thanks to which several types of wires are laid.
- The tree is quite rare. As a rule, wooden boxes are made to order. Their insulation class must be appropriate to avoid fire during use.
- Aluminum is most preferred. It is highly resistant to fire and accommodates a large number of powerful wires.
Hide the junction box
According to the rules, the junction box cannot be hidden under finishing materials. Access to it must always be free for maintenance and repair. Therefore, the white lid can be painted to match the color of the walls or covered with wallpaper. So that the plug does not stand out from the overall interior, it is also painted with automotive enamel to match the tone of sockets and switches.
When working with a distributor, it is important to observe technical safety so as not to cause a short circuit or electric shock.
Where to hide under the floor or near the baseboard
Wires lying around on the floor can be hidden under the floor. But this is done during repairs, because lifting floorboards or covering elements separately is a labor-intensive process.
Many people prefer the finish in its original form.
Wiring is often hidden in a special panel; it is mounted on the wall along the baseboard and is not noticeable.
In addition, it can be decorated or painted.
If masking occurs during repairs, then a hole is made in the floor using a hammer drill, then the wire is inserted into the corrugation and laid in the hole made. After which the floor is filled with cement.
How to remove wires from a TV, tuner
In many cases, the TV is mounted on the wall. A decorative box will help hide trailing wires from a TV or tuner. Construction stores offer a wide range of different models of cable channels that will match the color and design of any interior.
If the TV is located on a stand or table, then you can nail the cords with a construction stapler to the legs or back wall of the piece of furniture. It is better to install the socket behind the TV, or vice versa. As a last resort, cut a groove in the wall behind the TV and run electrical wiring along it. Then fill the groove with plaster and finish it.
Where to put the wires on the floor
Cords lying on the floor are not only unsightly, but also unsafe. Boxes are convenient for hiding extension cords to which many devices are connected. For example, under the desktop, where a desktop computer and its peripherals are located. A regular shoe box will do for this. You need to make several holes in it for the wires and place an extension cord there. If desired, the box can be decorated with decorative elements or covered with paper.
For these purposes, there are ready-made solutions - boxes made of durable plastic, the bottom of which is rubberized for stability on the floor. On the top cover there are holes for cords, and inside there are fasteners, and a long wire is wound around them. It can be placed on the floor or mounted on the wall.
Hiding the wire from the TV
Most often, the TV is placed on the walls. The question of how to hide the wires from the TV on the wall becomes relevant. A decorative box will help hide them; this method is described above.
The best option is to disguise the wire in the wall and install sockets behind the TV.
This is quite simple to do: a small hole is made in the wall, the wires are laid in corrugation. The hidden wire is fixed in the groove and the wall is covered with plaster. Thanks to this solution, all wires will be hidden.
Wires from the TV under the wall panel
TV panel for wires
TV wires hidden in the wall
Popular options for hiding wiring in an apartment
You can hide wires and cables from view using improvised means that are found in almost every apartment. Stores also sell special devices and solutions to this problem.
In decorative boxes
There are special decorative skirting boards that differ in their special design and performance characteristics. They have a cable channel in which the cords are located. The materials from which skirting boards are made can be different:
- Plastic - located at the base of the floor, there are special separating cells on the profile rail, thanks to which several types of wires are laid.
- The tree is quite rare. As a rule, wooden boxes are made to order. Their insulation class must be appropriate to avoid fire during use.
- Aluminum is most preferred. It is highly resistant to fire and accommodates a large number of powerful wires.
Hide the junction box
According to the rules, the junction box cannot be hidden under finishing materials. Access to it must always be free for maintenance and repair. Therefore, the white lid can be painted to match the color of the walls or covered with wallpaper. So that the plug does not stand out from the overall interior, it is also painted with automotive enamel to match the tone of sockets and switches.
Where to hide under the floor or near the baseboard
Wires lying around on the floor can be hidden under the floor. But this is done during repairs, because lifting floorboards or covering elements separately is a labor-intensive process.
Many people prefer the finish in its original form.
Wiring is often hidden in a special panel; it is mounted on the wall along the baseboard and is not noticeable.
In addition, it can be decorated or painted.
If masking occurs during repairs, then a hole is made in the floor using a hammer drill, then the wire is inserted into the corrugation and laid in the hole made. After which the floor is filled with cement.
How to remove wires from a TV, tuner
In many cases, the TV is mounted on the wall. A decorative box will help hide trailing wires from a TV or tuner. Construction stores offer a wide range of different models of cable channels that will match the color and design of any interior.
If the TV is located on a stand or table, then you can nail the cords with a construction stapler to the legs or back wall of the piece of furniture. It is better to install the socket behind the TV, or vice versa. As a last resort, cut a groove in the wall behind the TV and run electrical wiring along it. Then fill the groove with plaster and finish it.
Where to put the wires on the floor
Cords lying on the floor are not only unsightly, but also unsafe. Boxes are convenient for hiding extension cords to which many devices are connected. For example, under the desktop, where a desktop computer and its peripherals are located. A regular shoe box will do for this. You need to make several holes in it for the wires and place an extension cord there. If desired, the box can be decorated with decorative elements or covered with paper.
For these purposes, there are ready-made solutions - boxes made of durable plastic, the bottom of which is rubberized for stability on the floor. On the top cover there are holes for cords, and inside there are fasteners, and a long wire is wound around them. It can be placed on the floor or mounted on the wall.
Hiding wires from the computer
In the modern world, there is a computer in almost every apartment, so the most pressing problem is how to hide the wires from the computer. A string of wires not only looks messy, but is also unsafe. To make things a little easier, use wireless technology where possible. Today you can do without the use of wires in the following computer components:
- Computer mouse.
- WiFi router.
- Keyboard.
- Acoustic system.
Computer wires in a black case
Computer wire clamps
A wireless connection will help you get rid of several unnecessary wires. To ensure that the electrical wires do not lie twisted on the floor, it is necessary to purchase wires of the required length, this way the wires will be stretched. Wires that lie on the floor can be secured under the table with tape or other adhesive tape.
Excess wires can also be disguised in a decorative box. You can choose a box that will look beautiful in combination with the design of the room or cover it with suitable materials.
Another option is to hide the wire in the baseboard. You can read above how this is done.
Computer wire box
Useful tips
If for some reason none of the listed methods are available in your apartment, do not rush to lose heart. There are several more secrets to disguising wires: electrical wires can be used as a decorative element. Using decorative fasteners you can create a unique picture on the wall. Decorative fasteners are usually sold in a variety of shapes and with a large selection of colors. You will need a little imagination and the wires will help transform the room with new colors.
Wall panel for wires
Wires fixed under the table
You can hide the wires by simply blocking them with a decorative element, for example, using a large pot of fresh climbing flowers.
Box for filter and computer wires
Wires hidden under decorative tape
If your apartment has a lot of different furniture, you can install an armchair or sofa at the location of the wires.
Wires on the wall in the dressing room
Cable decor in the interior
There are a lot of ways to hide unwanted wires in an apartment; everyone can choose the most suitable option for their apartment.
Wires in loft style
Wires in the grooves of the ceiling beam
Unusual options for decorating wires
In order to hide wiring from view, it is not necessary to break walls and ceilings, buy panels or decorative boxes.
If you use your imagination, the cords can be beautifully placed on the wall.
For example, here are a few original solutions.
How to decorate on the wall from an antenna or tuner
If you approach camouflage creatively, wires can become an unusual decorative element. They are able to enliven the atmosphere or interior as a whole. To do this, it is enough to purchase special clamps, which are made in various forms. For example, construct something like a tree branch from a cord using leaf-shaped clips.
Expert opinion
Mikhailov Ivan Maksimovich
Furniture maker. Work experience 3 years.
If the wall is bare and the wire is long enough, then make a drawing on the wall. Draw a car, a cityscape, a road or a fence. Special stickers for the wall will dilute the design and give it completeness.
How to close on the wall
You can cover the wiring using various decorative elements for the wall: photo wallpaper, paintings. A bookshelf with a cord behind it will look original and beautiful. Using design techniques it is possible to decorate a wall in an original way:
- The loft style will be complemented by cable channels, which are designed in the form of bricks.
- The classic interior involves wood finishing. Panels and additional elements made of wood will not be superfluous.
- In a high-tech room, wires in the form of pipes secured with nails or screws would look appropriate.
How to hide a junction box on the wall
Since there must be free access to the junction box, it cannot be completely closed. But there are original solutions that will make it a decorative element:
- hang a decorative plate, poster or small picture on the lid;
- replace the standard box with a decorative one, which can be bought at any electrical store;
- decorate the cover with stickers designed to decorate sockets and switches.
How to hide wires on the wall beautifully from hanging light bulbs
Spot lighting in apartments is now popular, but hanging light bulbs have long cords that spoil the appearance of the room.
They are masked using special panels, which are sold in any hardware stores. They come in different colors and shapes, so it's easy to choose the right style.
If the wire is long, then using special fasteners, they create original patterns on the ceiling or wall. Decorated with additional accessories and stickers.
When does it make sense to groove cells on a wall or ceiling?
Grilling a wall or ceiling will be needed in the following cases:
- To lay long cords and cables stretching across the entire apartment, which are not possible to beat.
- If there are too many electrical devices in the apartment.
- For security. Children and pets can reach cords, even those hidden behind panels and stickers.
- Categorical denial of the presence of wiring elements in the interior.
A modern apartment consists of many communications, where electrical wiring occupies one of the first places. It connects not only light sources, but also all equipment and digital devices.
The abundance of cords creates a not very pleasant appearance, and if there are children in the apartment, then it also poses a danger. To avoid troubles, when planning a repair, you should think about how to hide the wires.
In addition to internal camouflage, external camouflage is often used. The modern market offers a wide selection of various elements and accessories for these purposes.
