Wires

If they are visible, the interior looks untidy. There are several ways to disguise wires:

  • During major repairs, cables are hidden in the wall. To do this, you need to outline their future location in advance and arm yourself with a hammer drill. The recesses, after the wires are laid, are filled with plaster, putty and covered with finishing. The main advantage is aesthetics.
  • If the renovation is cosmetic, plastic baseboards, door trims with special recesses for cables, and a decorative box will do.

Wires in the wall Wires in the baseboard

  • The wires from the computer can be connected with a corrugated pipe or secured under the tabletop using office binders and screws, holders or clamps.
  • A regular box with holes will help hide the wires along with the socket. For those who appreciate aesthetics, a special plastic container in the color of the interior will suit.

Corrugated wires Holders Decorative box

Pipes

Lovers of the classic style, as well as modern interiors, where every detail is thought out, strive to hide communications in the bathroom and kitchen. Hidden pipes really make the environment neater. Here are several ways to disguise communications:

  • Plumbing cabinet: an ideal way to create an attractive interior with easy access to pipes.
  • A false wall or box made of metal profiles, covered with plasterboard, plastic or plywood. In this case, hatches must be left to access the pipe connections.
  • A cabinet under the sink in the bathroom with solid facades is the most practical option, since there will be room inside for hygiene products.
  • Fabric or roller blind.
  • Painting to match the walls is the most budget-friendly solution.
  • A removable apron in the kitchen is for experimenters.

Plumbing cabinet Painting to match the walls Apron

Routers and set-top boxes

Unsightly devices don’t have to be left in plain sight. You can find a couple of decorative boxes for them if the gadgets are stored on a dresser or table, and make a few holes in them for wires and antennas.

Those who hang devices on the wall will like a special cabinet: it is easy to find in an online store or make it yourself.

Router in a box Router box

Heating radiator

If you do not want to accentuate the radiator and paint it in a bright color, use a decorative screen with perforation. It will hide the battery and will not interfere with the circulation of warm air. The element can also be masked using:

  • Tulle.
  • Furniture (table, chair, built-in cabinet).
  • A special fabric cover or screen.

Perforated screen Console above radiator Fabric for masking radiator

Accessories for animals

The hidden body of the cat litter box prevents unwanted dirt and odor, and also gives your pet privacy. You can hide the “toilet” in furniture (a cabinet or a closet) or build it in a plastic container.

Use the bottom drawer of the kitchen cabinet for bowls so that your pet’s dining area looks neat at least occasionally.

Litter tray in a cabinet Litter tray from a container Bowls in the bottom drawer

Gas water heater

The most aesthetic solution is to build it into the top line of the set. The cabinet should not have a bottom or a top. The facade can be installed with perforation: it will decorate the interior and provide the necessary ventilation. A simpler idea is to match the column and the wall it is on to a single color.

You can also cover the column with a slate-coated panel, but this decorative technique is not suitable for everyone.

Column behind a perforated panel Column in the color of the walls Column behind a panel

Mop and cleaning products

The best option is a pantry or dressing room, but if there are no separate rooms, provide a compartment in a built-in or free-standing closet. It can be located either in the living room or in the bathroom. Another worthy option is to use a folding mop: finding a place for it will not be difficult.

Idea! Replace a tall round bucket with a basin with low sides: it will easily fit under the bathtub.

Hidden vacuum cleaner and mop Cleaning products under the bathtub

Little things in the hallway

When we return home, we get rid of some things from the very beginning, putting them aside: keys, bills, glasses and other accessories. When scattered, they clutter up the room.

If you get a key cabinet with built-in shelves and hooks, little things will no longer spoil the interior. If there is a cabinet in the hallway, use the door.

Key cabinet Key door

Air conditioner

A rare unit looks so presentable as to become a decoration of the room, so air conditioners are preferred to be hidden in wall cabinets with a hinged door. This can be a separate structure or built-in, for example, in a rack. Choose a facade with a grille.

Air conditioner in a module Air conditioner above a rack

Meter

An electrical panel installed in an apartment rarely fits into the design. The easiest way to decorate a device “recessed” into the wall is to cover it with a picture.

In other cases, it is worth providing an overhead cabinet without a back wall for the counter: complete with a shelf, a chalkboard for notes or a mirror, the product looks stylish and presentable.

Counter behind the cabinet

Any piece of furniture that irritates you can be hidden or disguised – this will improve the apartment, making it more comfortable and attractive.