The Stylish Fix For That Awkward Hanging Cord You've Been Ignoring

Plenty of things that plug in are designed to be mounted on a wall, including special lights, televisions, lighted signs, and electronic picture frames. Wall-mounted electronics are great because they can save you valuable floor space while enhancing the look of a room. However, there is one pesky issue that accompanies plug-in electronics when you hang them on your wall — figuring out how to hide the messy cords. 

Since certain electronics need to be plugged in, there's no way around having a cord that runs from the back of the item to the outlet on the wall. Seeing as many wall outlets are relatively close to the floor, that can leave a decent amount of exposed electrical cord. Of course, there are plenty of ways to hide a dangling electrical cord, like using a cord cover or running it behind furniture or your drywall. Did you know, though, that there's no need to find tricks for hiding a hanging cord at all? Using some heavy-duty double-sided tape, you can stick your electrical cord to the wall in a fun, squiggly design instead.

This hack can help you avoid having to rearrange your furniture or install an unappealing-looking cord hider. The idea of incorporating the dangling cord into your room's décor is fun, and it couldn't be easier. For those interested in this hack, there are some other creative cord-hiding ideas you might want to consider, as well. This hack, however, is one of the most renter-friendly options.

To begin this stylish fix, decide on what kind of squiggly design you can make with the amount of exposed cord you have, and grab some double-sided tape. Then, cut tiny pieces (small enough not to be seen on the front side of the cord) of your heavy-duty double-sided tape and use them to affix the cord to the wall in a pattern, going all the way down to the outlet. 

If your outlet is already hidden behind a piece of furniture, there's no need to keep the squiggle design going behind the furniture. For cords with a switch, be sure to use enough double-sided tape to hold it in place. You could use a command strip, as well. Hot glue can also be used, but double-sided adhesive is more renter-friendly. You can elevate this hack by using double-sided tape or command strips to attach faux flowers or other small art items to the spaces between and around the squiggles. This is a fun way to add an artistic touch to your wall while camouflaging your dangling cord.

Another unique way to hide your cords is to mount a lightweight cabinet below your electronic item. To do this, you would drill holes in the cabinet for the cord to run through. You could also hide any exposed cord above the cabinet with flowers or another decorative item. For renters, there's an IKEA cabinet that can hide your cords that attaches to the wall with command strips. Together, you'll have an adorable look that won't cost much to achieve.