How to Hide Cords on Kitchen Counters – 6 Designer-Approved Tricks to Keep Your Kitchen Clutter-Free
There’s no denying it – appliance cords can make any kitchen look cheap. Here is how to hide them for a clean kitchen.
Kitchen appliances are essential if you actually want to use your kitchen, but the unwieldy cords can lower the look of even the most high-end space. So how can you hide cords on kitchen counters?
Designers and home stylists have been grappling with this problem for years, and have thought up some clever kitchen styling tips to help conceal cords while keeping your kitchen functional.
Here, they spill the secrets for a truly tailored kitchen look without trailing cables.
How To Hide Cords On Kitchen Counters
Cords are one of the many things that make your kitchen look cheap – even though they are essential. The solution is often simple, so you can hide cords no matter your kitchen's size, style, or budget.
1. USE A HIDDEN WALL SOCKET POWER RAIL
A sleek and modern solution to keep your kitchen counters clutter-free is the Hidden Wall Socket Power Rail from RainBrownHome. Crafted from durable aluminum alloy, this power rail offers a hidden installation, ensuring that sockets stay out of sight. Available in 40cm and 50cm lengths, it fits seamlessly into various kitchen setups and provides convenient access for all your appliances.
‘This power rail is perfect for keeping cords organized and hidden, giving your kitchen a neat and modern look,’ suggests Georgina Burdett, home organizer and stylist.
2. USE KITCHEN CORD ORGANIZER CLIPS
When choosing the best kitchen appliances, it is a good idea to look for options that have a cable tidy built in. In lieu of that, the Kitchen Cord Organizer Clips from RainBrownHome are an excellent solution. These clips are wide enough to accommodate thicker cords and can be used with various appliances such as coffee makers, air fryers, and blenders. They are easy to use and can be installed on many surfaces like wood, glass, metal, and plastic.
‘These clips help redirect cables along the back of your counter, keeping them out of sight and maintaining a clean look,’ recommends Darla DeMorrow, professional organizer.
3. UNPLUG APPLIANCES WHEN NOT IN USE
Of course, the easiest way to prevent appliances cords from overrunning your counter space is to simply unplug them when not in use and either stow them away, organizing kitchen appliances neatly in cabinets, or winding the cables up and hiding them behind the appliance itself, suggests Millie Hurst, Solved section editor for Homes & Gardens.
4. CONSIDER OUTLET PLACEMENT WHEN PLANNING YOUR KITCHEN
A drastic measure but arguably the most effective is to keep your cords in mind when planning a kitchen remodel, reminds Darla DeMorrow, professional organizer. Carefully consider how you use your kitchen, which appliances you use most, where, and how, and take that knowledge with you to your designer. Outlets with space for concealing cables can then be added exactly where you need them, which could include putting outlets inside of pantries or adding in the need for appliance garages.
5. DECORATE IN FRONT OF THE CORDS
One of the most popular options for hiding appliance cords on kitchen counters is to decorate in front of masses of cables with items such as decorative cutting boards, books, and leaning artwork, with the added benefit of the item's additional aesthetic value.
‘Try to choose items that not only fit your kitchen's theme but also provide enough coverage for those trailing cords. Let your creativity run wild, try patterned plates or vintage trays,’ suggests Artem Kropovinsky, interior designer and founder of Arsight.
‘A stack of cookbooks can effortlessly conceal cords, all while adding a bit of culinary flair to your kitchen decor ideas. They offer a quaint charm and practicality that few other items can, giving a sneak peek into your gastronomic preferences, and turning a potential eyesore into an engaging feature.’
6. CONSIDER AN APPLIANCE GARAGE
Appliance garages are nothing new, but they are still one of the most practical additions to a kitchen, big or small.
‘This handy kitchen storage idea is perfect for those avid home cooks amongst us who may have multiple appliances that struggle to find a good home in normal kitchen cabinetry,’ says Jennifer Ebert, deputy editor (digital) for H&G. ‘I love them for the ability to put all of your outlets in one place and have a designated place to use appliances before tucking them neatly away again afterward. They really help declutter countertops of both cords and the bulky appliances themselves.’
HOW DO YOU HIDE KITCHEN APPLIANCE PLUGS?
You can conceal plugs and outlets either by planning them into cabinets when designing your kitchen reno, or by using outlet cover extension cords to reroute existing outlets somewhere a little more out of sight, such as into a pantry, appliance garage, or just further along your counter where you can disguise the extension behind larger appliances or decorations.
Alternatively, you can layer decor in front of the plug, such as stacking cookbooks or decorative cutting boards to add a little extra flair to your space all without having to rework electricals.
HOW DO YOU WRAP APPLIANCE CORDS?
When not in use, you can wrap your appliance cords around your hand a few times with your fingers splayed, before holding the loop in place with an elastic band, cable tie, or clip. This can help to keep cords hidden when not in use, keeping your kitchen looking stylish and your cords protected and out of the way of accidental damage. Spreading your fingers before winding the cord around them helps to prevent wrapping the cord too tightly and causing weakness in the internal cables which could result in a shortage.
Along with thinking up some clever ways to hide cords on kitchen counters, it is important to consider what things you can do daily to keep kitchen counters clear, such as wrapping up cords, putting appliances away, and moving cookbooks and dirty dishes. These things, added together, will result in a styled kitchen perfect enough for Pinterest in no time.
