Disguise Your Modem On A Bookshelf With A Clever DIY

While you might not want to admit it, your Wi-Fi modem is probably the most important thing in your house. You might think it's your children's artwork, great-grandmother's vase, or even a family photo album, but once the router cuts out and your household turns into a scene from "Lord of the Flies" you'll be questioning everything. However, even though your modem is incredibly important, unlike your great-grandmother's vase, you probably don't want to look at it. Sadly, to function at its best, this piece of ugly plastic needs to be kept centrally located, and more than likely out in the open to keep it functioning at its best. 

While another all-important internet device — Amazon Alexa — now comes in cute colors, skins, and even stands that resemble Baby Grogu, R2D2, and other non-Star Wars related characters, Wi-Fi modems have received no such makeover. Luckily, you can disguise your modem using a simple and inexpensive hack. While there are many hacks to hide your Wi-Fi modem, one particularly popular way involves using a fake book. The faux-book storage boxes that are popular for hiding remote controls can also be used to hide your Wi-Fi or cable modem. By removing the box portion of the storage box, you can place the remaining book shell around the modem, leaving plenty of room for the internet to reach your devices. 

To start, find a fake book storage box that matches the style of your room. You should also take into consideration the width and height of your modem, and make sure the book spine will fully cover it. This Vintiquewise book shaped storage box would blend in perfectly with other vintage looking books on a shelf, and if you love grouping books by color, it also comes in nine different shades. The internal box is made of engineered wood, and should remove easily from the book cover, with no special tools required. 

An even easier option is this 3T Group fake book set, which gives you four different book options for an affordable price. They are cheaper than other decorative storage boxes because they are made of cardboard, and the internal box portion must be assembled on arrival. Since you won't actually need the internal box, this can save you a step. The other fake books in the set could be perfect for hiding cords. Simply place them in a horizontal stack next to your modem and run your cords behind them for a seamless look. These faux books will look especially great in homes decorated in a modern Farmhouse style.