5 Way To Hide Electrical Outlets/Wires

Do the chameleon trick for electric outlets that are an eyesore by making them blend in with their surroundings. Paint outlet plates with the existing wall colour for a seamless appearance. If your walls are covered in wallpaper, wrap the plates with matching wallpaper to make them disappear into the wall. Use faux painting techniques on wall receptacles embedded in brick, stone or concrete to create the visual illusion of a similar texture.

Relocate electrical outlets to put them out of your sight and beyond the reach of curious tots. Attach a plug strip under your upper kitchen cabinets to remove them from your view. Tuck the outlets underneath a countertop ledge in a bathroom or kitchen.

Hide ugly wall outlets by moving a piece of furniture in front of an outlet to cover it. Position the furniture a couple of inches away from the wall to allow ample room for plugging.

You can opt for designer replacements to hide the unattractive outlets with a well-designed covering. Mirrored outlet covers make it nearly impossible to locate electrical receptacles installed within a bathroom vanity mirror. Select a wooden outlet cover to mask the electrical opening so it looks like it is actually part of an interior log wall or wood panelling. Select a chrome cover plate to complement a kitchen or bathroom with similar fixtures.

When you are charging your devices, use a charging station that is a aesthetically pleasing way to display your gadgets and charge them at the same time!