Prevent TV cord clutter from becoming a distraction with these creative solutions.

Grant Webster

Picture this: You finally splurged on that new TV you were eyeing.

Except it’s hard to relax when you have a jumbled mess of cords staring back at you.

TV mounted on wall in living room

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Cord clutter can detract from the aesthetic you’re aiming for and stand out against white orneutral walls.

Here are seven clever ways to hide unsightly TV cords.

Concealing cables behind a wall makes them virtually invisible from any angle.

TV wires under cable raceway

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Cover with a Cable Raceway

A similar (but simpler!)

All you have to do is bundle the cords together before snapping the cover on top.

you’re free to still achieve a streamlined look by placing your TV on top of a surface.

TV Stand with cut-out for cords

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Choose a console, cabinet, or entertainment center with an opening in the back to run cords through.

Bundle Cords

For a cheap TV cord solution, bundle wires together.

This will significantly reduce the chaos of cords running in different directions.

Bundled tv cords

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For a budget-friendly option, cut pieces off of a Velcro roll to wrap and contain TV cords.

Identifying all the cords ahead of time takes out the guesswork and hassle.

Take time to organize and label each cord with stickers, marking what each cord plugs into.

Zip-tied TV cable cords

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To do this, either mount your TV lower in your room or place it on a low-sitting cabinet.

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Use a conduit to collect and hold your cords.

Cable wire storage box

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Or incorporate a cable raceway into your wainscoting or beadboard design to seamlessly hide your TV cords and cables.

TV above a fireplace in a living room

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