# 5 Solutions for Unsightly Power Cables By Bianca | Published 2008-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-solutions-for-unsightly-power-cables-super-gallery References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) Unless you're living a 100% eco-friendly life (which you're not, or you wouldn't be reading this) then [electrical outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22-system) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-managements) for your home! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cable Management Solutions:** Opportunity to create innovative home decor solutions that hide or accentuate power cables. - **Eco-friendly Power Solutions:** Innovative ways of raising energy consciousness through unique cable designs. - **Wireless Power Designs:** Opportunity to create solutions that eliminate the need for traditional power cables altogether. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Innovative cable management solutions can disrupt the interior design industry by providing unique and functional home decor. - **Green Energy:** Eco-friendly power solutions and cable designs can act as a disruptive innovation in the green energy industry by making energy conservation and consciousness accessible. - **Electronics:** Wireless power designs could disrupt the electronics industry by creating a world where traditional power cables are obsolete. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Rock-Imitating Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md) - [Clutter-Proof USB Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-power-strips.md) - [All-in-One Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cord-1.md) - [Sleek Charging Cable Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taim.md) - [Modular Cable Organizer Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cords.md) - [Pencil-Resembling Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md)