Before repairs, they usually think through work with electrical wiring, solving two interrelated problems: how and where to hide wires in an apartment and how many sockets are needed
? The preparation of this plan depends on many reasons, but without an idea of what, where and how the furniture will be placed, it cannot be solved. Finland has very strict rules fire safety, therefore, at the request of friends who asked where our wires are, if they are not visible in the photographs after the repair, showing those electric installation work, which we spent at home, it must be said that we did everything possible to ensure that, while observing the rules, our electrical wiring was laid in accordance with our personal ideas about comfort.
During the renovation process, we partially replaced the electrical wiring, and hid the wires in special plinths for electrical wiring. And if you click on this photo, you can go to the post where I tell you how they built it in Finland 50 years ago, what we encountered during the renovation process, and specifically about the state of the electrical wiring before it.
And in this post I show all the wires and sockets in our apartment, and how they are hidden.
In the previous photo in the living room big flower covers the baseboard for the electrical wiring and the antenna and the outlet, so we'll move it over and see how it's done. 
Directly from the TV there is a single plinth, inside of which there is not only electrical wiring, but also an antenna, and from the outlet there is a thinner plinth just for the antenna. Electrical wire from the TV with a regular fork plugs into a socket. 
We had to cut off a regular outlet from the extension cord and install a smaller, flat one so that it would fit behind the TV, because we couldn’t find a long cord for it. I already told you about it, the distance from it to the wall is 2.5 cm. 
The terrarium, because it stands sideways, could not be connected via the plinth, so the wire for it is an ordinary white one from an extension cord, but the plinth for the antenna ends and a piece of wire also sticks out, because we didn’t want to glue the plinth onto the wallpaper, it’s ugly. And internal wiring in the wall is prohibited due to local safety regulations. 
In the bedroom, I managed to twist the bottom around the mechanism so that they are no longer lying on the floor, which I complained about in the post that they were too long. 
There is a second outlet in the bedroom that we don’t use, but I didn’t bother to remove it because the curtain is constantly covering it. 
Inside the kitchen cabinet there is a socket for the hood and with it light bulbs for light above the stove. 
The main outlet in the kitchen above the desktop looks like this: for a kettle, coffee pot, tablet and basically anything that needs to be charged. 
I call the extra outlet in the kitchen a guest outlet, because my friends and relatives who stay with me plug in their computers and work in the kitchen. Also, a Christmas sixteen-candlestick sticks into it when it stands on the window in new year holidays. It was also impossible to install my favorite flat sockets in the kitchen due to safety precautions. 
In the bathroom, the main socket is above the lamp, it is connected to an electric toothbrush, and it is also used for a hair dryer. 
It would have been impossible to remove the extra outlet in the bathroom anyway, so I left it just in case: you never know, maybe when we buy a washing machine and dryer. 
A plinth for electrical wiring stretches from the distribution board in the hallway washing machine and ovens. 
It runs along the corner along the mirror and ends at a regular baseboard. A hole is drilled from there and then it is laid behind kitchen cabinet before dishwasher And electric oven.
I don’t like modern sockets because they are convex and collect dust, so I didn’t replace the flat ones that were in the apartment. 
This is the only outlet in the office, and the computer wires, unfortunately, lie on the table, and I still can’t imagine how to hide them. They collect dust, but I wipe them regularly when cleaning as necessary.
The conclusion that I made for myself in the process of organizing and planning repairs: the main thing is not the number of sockets in the apartment, but their thoughtful use to connect the necessary household appliances, because electric wires They collect dust in the apartment and need to be hidden
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What do you think, friends?
Disguising cords running around the room is quite simple. The main thing is to use your imagination a little, using available tools and some design techniques. Next, we will proceed as follows - we will separately analyze how to hide wires from a TV, computer, and even lamps on the wall!
Hide from view network cable and TV wires running around the room is not difficult. It is best to use a special electrical skirting board that will run through the entire house to the bedroom or living room. If you don’t want to buy a new baseboard, you can carefully disguise a bunch of wires using special designer things, like a picket fence, as in the photo below:
In order not to pull the Internet cable from front door to the bedroom, it is recommended to install Wi-fi router at the entrance to the apartment (in the corridor). In this case, the connection to the network will be wireless and you will not have to run the cable between rooms, through doorways and thresholds.
In addition, you can hide television wires in a cable channel, which is quite easily attached to the wall with self-tapping screws. Today there are many that will suit the color not only ordinary apartment, but also in a wooden house.
If the repair has already been done, then the most the best solution there will be the use of decorative elements - beautiful clips that will decorate the wires from wall mounted TV walking along the floor and wall. You can also see an example of this method of solving a problem in the photo:
If you want to hide the cords from the TV during repairs, we recommend making a special niche for them in the drywall or, conversely, assembling a box:
In order not to damage the walls, you can hide the TV and Internet cable in the baseboard if you do it as shown in this video:
How to carefully remove the cable?
Well, the last way is to cut a groove in the wall behind the plasma and run electrical wires along it. However, this is the most time-consuming option and is best avoided. Imagine that the TV will need to be hung on another wall, and you will have to think again about how to hide the antenna cable.
As for other household appliances - an air conditioner, a stereo or even a home theater, using the ideas listed above, you can disguise hanging wires using the same method. The cable from the air conditioner is most often hidden in a cable channel, and the wires from the home theater are run above the baseboard, secured with special clips.
Computer wires really spoil the interior of a room, and if you get a little creative, you can hide them quite nicely.
The first idea is to disguise all the cords from the monitor, system unit and modem under the table cover, securing them with clips on self-tapping screws or double-sided tape. This idea is clearly shown in the photo example:
You can see another simple way to hide everything unnecessary under the table cover in this video lesson:
How to remove unnecessary cords from the “computer”?
Don't want to spoil the table? You can hide the wires from your computer equipment in a shoebox, decorating it in an original way to match your bedroom interior.
You can find out how to make such a box with your own hands by watching this video:
How can a shoe box be useful?
In addition, an original idea is to buy a special cover for the extension cord, which is quite simply attached to the lid desk.
If the cord from the speakers bothers you, you can easily hide it in an appropriate case that is attached to the back of the table.
All unnecessary cords, including charging, can be beautifully removed from the table using ordinary clips, as in the picture below:
Another idea is to thread the whole bunch of wires through a hose. In this case, the chaos under the table will hide in one single shell, which will not spoil the interior of the room or even the office so much.
Using all these tips you can disguise electrical wires and make workplace more neat. There's nothing complicated about simply placing cords and cables in a box or securing them under a table! In addition to the fact that you will put order on your computer desk in this way, the disguise also allows you to protect the cords from dogs and cats that like to chew on chargers, headphones, etc.
If all the wiring from the chandelier is hidden in the lamp body, then hiding the cord is a little more difficult. If the wall is bare, you can decoratively hide the hanging wire by extending it and making a design on the wall. You can see an example of such an idea in the photo:
If you are thinking about how to hide the wires from the sconce during repairs, it is best to connect the lamp from the junction box, and not through an outlet. In this case, all electrical wiring will be hidden under the plaster and wallpaper, and the interior will not be damaged. Do you want to do without gating? Then hide all the extra ones in the cable channel running along the wall.
Hide the power supply from LED strip can be in a special box that is mounted under the ceiling and can be used in the kitchen or in the living room.
That's all I wanted to say about this issue. We hope that you have gained ideas for yourself on how to hide wires from a TV, computer and other household appliances so that it is beautiful.
Modern housing consists of many communications, where electrical wires occupy a leading place. They connect not only numerous light sources, but also all equipment, from household to digital. Such an abundance of cable can create an unattractive picture, and if there are small children in the house, it can also be dangerous. To avoid any troubles, when planning a renovation, you must immediately determine where and how to hide the wires in the apartment. Let's look at the most common options that are very popular.
When it comes to major renovation, then it is best to hide all communications so that they do not spoil the aesthetic appearance.
This technology can be used when wallpaper is already hung on the wall. To do this, you need to follow a simple algorithm of actions:
No less popular is the placement of wires on the floor, or rather under it. So simple, but at the same time in an original way, you can quickly disguise the wires. Once you choose this option, you have several options.
You can even hide the wires on the ceiling, and this will be easier to do than with a wall. There are also several options here:
If you don’t want to disrupt and add more work to yourself, then you can use no less interesting ways camouflage.
Tree branch. Even a small but extra piece of cable can be easily decorated. To do this, a tree branch is formed, which is decorated with homemade leaves, flowers and birds. An original idea will update the interior and enliven the room.
Trees. If the length of the excess wire is too long, then do not rush and cut it. It will be enough to buy special fasteners, look on the Internet for a suitable silhouette and form it on the wall.
Scenery. More complex options can also be considered. So you can “draw” on the wall original panel. The main thing is a clear contrast that will highlight the idea.
Art object. Since we are talking about electricity, we can do original design ceiling in the form of a giant light bulb. This design is fixed to the ceiling.
Power station. To decorative element performed several functions simultaneously, you can depict a simple power plant on the wall, with the help of which parents can teach their children the basics and principle of operation of the power plant.
Highway. The process is more complex and painstaking, and will also require free time and desire. To create an interesting piece of furniture, you need to cut out all the components from cardboard and, if desired, paint them to create a colorful object. You can purchase special blanks. This way you can easily disguise the wires from the TV.
Fence. Any wires can be secured to the top of the baseboard. But to disguise them, you can cut out small pieces in the form of a fence, which is fixed to the baseboard using double-sided tape. This original idea for a children's room, while the fence can be painted in different colors or one specific one.
In addition, communications can be easily hidden behind the following items:
Note! It is best to sketch out the wire placement plan on a piece of paper in order to think through and use several masking options.
The largest number of cords are located around computer desk. Here, in addition to the computer itself, there may be other devices that require connection to the mains. All this leads to the presence of not only tangled wires, but also carriers. To decorate them, just use your imagination:
Note! The shoe box idea can also be used for storage. chargers to phones, tablets and digital cameras. In this case, they will all be in their places and will no longer get lost.
Note! Buy and cut the required amount of wire after the fact, so that later you don’t have to think about where to put the excess and how to decorate it .
If necessary, you can implement the most unusual and extraordinary ideas for masking wires in the apartment.
It is completely unrealistic to imagine our life without electricity. It is for this reason that the average modern apartment contains a lot more wires than in the old days. It's about not only about electrical wiring elements and numerous cords from devices, but also about the “low power” for telecommunications. And today we will talk about how to hide these elements effectively and elegantly.
I would like to start with the wiring, that is, with the cables running from the distribution infrastructure in the entrance to the power points - sockets. In addition, this section is also relevant for low-current wires for telephone and Internet. As a rule, these wires are hidden in the floor, walls or ceiling, or are run through special cable runs. But first things first.
Traditionally, two types are used:
All these methods have common rules:
Important! The existing wallpaper will not prevent you from carrying out such installation. Just carefully peel them off at the place where the grooves were made, so that after completing the work you can return them to their original place.
In the case of ceilings, gating occurs in the same way as walls. Thus, we can bring the wire to the place where the chandelier is fixed. After this, all that remains is to level the place and carry out general finishing ceiling. However, it is much more convenient to use dropped ceilings, plasterboard sheets and other finishing methods, including tension options. In this case, there are niches into which wires can already be placed. In addition, we can provide electricity not only to the chandelier, but also to create many different lighting concepts, supplying power to all light sources. As for communication wiring, low-voltage wiring is usually not laid anywhere other than walls.
The most rare method. After all, disassembling the floor to replace the wire is much more difficult than in the case of a wall. In addition, the floor is often laid heating systems, and there is simply no room for other communications. Finally, floors can flood or simply be exposed to moisture, which is not a good thing in the case of electricity.
But if you still decide to do this, then they usually use gating in a ready-made cement floor, as is the case with walls. Also, wires in corrugated channels can be laid in a screed, pouring cement on top.
We decided to display this item separately, since the method, although hidden, still involves placement outside the wall. At the same time, not only wiring and low current are carried out in this way, but also cords with wires. So, in construction stores You can easily purchase skirting boards with space for cables, which will greatly save time and effort compared to arranging everything inside the wall. But you need to understand that in this form the wiring and cords will be more vulnerable to mechanical influences and flooding.
Today there are special cable channels that mean long plastic products with empty space in the center. Often they are used in a vertical position in order to lay power or an Internet cable from the same baseboard to a consumer device - a TV or router.
Some people commit a grave mistake without fixing this polymer element to the wall. But in fact it is very simple to do this. There are several ways:
Important! Regardless of the method used above, when using it, the wall should be as smooth as possible, since unevenness will reduce the strength of the fastening. It is better to connect two cable channels using ready-made corners, but you can also cut them at an angle of 45 degrees.
In most cases, it is the cords that bother us, starting from wires surge protector to the computer and ending with numerous wires from equipment. In this case, you can use many camouflage options. Here are some of them:
Remember that electrical cords are potentially dangerous, so do not use them longer than required. Twisting and weaving are not permitted as this increases the risk of fire as well as the chance of electric shock. If you have to use many wires in one place, it is better to label them to avoid confusion. Finally, separate the electrical power wires from the “low current”, usually responsible for the Internet and communications. Otherwise you will get a lot of interference.
