Do any of you have a mess of cords somewhere in your home that you JUST CAN”T STAND?! A few years ago I found a solution to a mess of cords that included the cable connection for television and Internet and a mess of chargers for phones and other devices that kept finding their way to this corner next to the armoire that I keep my television in. Unfortunately, the cable cords weren’t long enough to reach to the armoire so I couldn’t hide it inside. In addition they sat in front of the heat vent where dust bunnies seemed to congregate on my wood floors and add to my frustration every time I swept the floor.
Enter this wicker chest I found at a garage sale one day. I think I paid $5 for it.
I gave it 2 to 3 coats of spraypaint win this orange rust color. Then I got out my utility knife and a very sharp scissors and cut a whole on the back.
I knew that I cut could away a section of the wicker to allow the cords in and out. Here is a photo of what the inside looks like.
It keeps this mess of chargers and electronic devices hidden away. Now I simply sweep under it and around it to keep the dust bunnies at bay!
Here is the full wicker container with the flip-top cover. While we keep the cover closed it is easy access to the electronics hidden inside.
What ingenious ways have you found for hiding away electrical cords?
The Craftery 