5 Solutions for Unsightly Power Cables (SUPER GALLERY)

Unless you’re living a 100% eco-friendly life (which you’re not, or you wouldn’t be reading this) then electrical outlets and the power cables that go in them are tying down your home decor.

While most people don’t think twice about the hideous cords laying around their humble abode, others, like my mother, are extremely bothered by it. Thankfully, there are a variety of solutions.

Some work as disguises for the power cables and others, ironically, accentuate them to raise consciousness about energy consumption.

Here are a few unique cable design ideas for your home!

Cable Cat - The Cutest Way To Solve Cable Trouble

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Glowing Power Cable - Brightness Equals Power Consumption

Glowing power cables?  Awesome, I’m sold.  However, the Power-Aware Cord is more than just a glowing cord.  It measures your power usage and lets you visualize how much you are consuming!  “The current… [More]

Decorative Power Cable Organizers - Reduce ‘Ugly’ With PowerBlock

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Decorative Power Extensions - WirePod (GALLERY)

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Headphone Cable Clips - Wire Button (GALLERY)

Being a frequent user of iPods and portable music players, I love this extremely simple, yet absolutely helpful design by Jaehyung Hong that secures your headphone wires and keeps them out of your way.… [More]

USB Power Bars - The CheckTap Saves 70% More Energy (VIDEO)

The CheckTap is a power bar that plugs into your USB port, allowing you to power all those non-computer-related gadgets you want in your office. Not only is it really functional, providing plugs for half… [More]