For example, a console table (the slim table that sits behind a sofa) is a great place to rest lamps and could be a better place to hide your cords. In addition to using the furniture you have, consider whether or not another small piece of furniture would help. To maximize your furniture-hiding ability, think about switching outlets or possibly moving your lamp from one side of the couch to the other. You can use self-sticking clips (like Command Clips) to snake cords along table legs or underneath furniture. Furnitureįurniture can do wonders in hiding your cords. You may need to move your lamps around, so make sure you can easily retrieve the cord once its hidden. ![]() ![]() As best you can, run the cord under the rug where it won’t be walked on too much (a bump in the rug can still create a tripping hazard). If you have an area rug you can conveniently tuck or hide cords underneath, but since this can also be perceived as a fire hazard, make sure your cords and outlets are new and UL listed. For some living rooms, it makes the most sense to pull the furniture away from the walls and have the furniture “float.” But what does one do with all of the cords for the lamps and other electronics? No one likes to sit in the dark and even fewer of us like a tripping hazard. This question is a familiar conundrum for many homeowners and apartment dwellers. ![]() How does one deal with electrical cords in a living room when the furniture is in the middle of the space?
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