All of our computer cords are centrally located in my son's room. Originally the office, it seemed like a good place to keep the modem, telephone, fax machine, and computer. Now that we have converted the room to a nursery, the cords and blinking lights are a bit unsightly.
I had an idea to hide the cords inside a storage box. I found this box at Cost Plus. There was a little damage on the lid so I was able to get the store manager to mark it down a few dollars.
I cut out two sides of the box and placed the lid on the bottom for added support.
Using these amazing labels by Martha Stewart, I bundled all the lose cords and labeled them for quick identification.
Then I tucked all of the cords, the telephone, and wireless router into the box. I couldn't completely hide the modem or power strip (I wanted to make sure there was still air flow), but I am very happy with the outcome. Everything is organized and nicely hidden. Here is the before and after.
How do you organize cords at your house? I would love to hear your ideas!
