A great TV can be the focal point of any living room, but nothing kills a sleek look faster than that monster cable coiled up right next to it. They are a necessary evil, no matter whether it is HDMI cables, power cords, or speaker wires. There are all components of the most beautiful room in chaos.
This guide will explain some of the best methods for hiding TV cables. From dirt-cheap options that you can tackle yourself to complicated projects that require more forethought. Then let us bring your TV setup from madness to minimalism right.
Plan Your Setup
The first thing you need to do when hiding wires is make sure that your wire management plan is planned. Check the room your TV is in. Take into consideration where its outlets exist and how far apart your TV is from that outlet. Ask yourself where you’ll put other devices: soundbars, gaming consoles, or streaming boxes. This will allow you to figure out the best cable management solutions.
First off, list all the devices that are to be connected to your TV. That means your cable box, games consoles, and streaming boxes like an Apple TV or Roku. Before you start, understand what needs to be connected and thus how many cables we are talking about here along with the lengths.
Pick suitable lengths for your cabling too: long enough to give you a bit of room while connecting up devices. But not so lengthy that there’s surplus cable strewn all over the place. Carefully measure the distances making sure that your cables will reach easily but without too much slack. By designing your installation with these in mind, you are going to make for a bespoke plug socket installation that gives the cleanest most organizational space whilst keeping ugly wires out of view.
Use Cable Management Systems
After you have organized your setup, it’s time to start hiding wires. The easiest and most impactful way to do this is through cable management systems. In addition to keeping your cables neat, this system conceals all the mess and prevents them from looking at a stupid chain in space.
Cable raceways are a good place to start elegant channels. These subtle channels mount to your wall for discreet wire exploitation. They are simple to install and can be painted over in your wall color so you do not see them. Cord covers are like raceways, but they can sometimes be more flexible to conform to the layout of your room and often come with their adhesive backing. Get a cable management box if you have multiple devices connected to your TV. The boxes themselves are great for tucking away power strips and excess cords, corralling it all in one neat place.
In-Wall Cable Concealment
For those who want to stop messing around and kick their cable organization up higher. In-wall concealment provides the cleanest-looking permanent option. These solutions require you to physically run some cables straight through the wall itself so that they are out of sight. This creates a very clean and minimalist look, which can make your TV seem like it is floating on the wall without any obvious wiring.
The first step you must take is to create a schematic of how your cables are going to be routed within the wall. Start by cutting holes behind the TV and around where you want your cables to exit. Afterward, grab hold of the cable through an adjacent opening and pull them over using a fish tape or wire snake. This will take a little time to do to make sure everything is lined up correctly and safely installed.
If all you want is the peace of mind of knowing your installation will be flawless without having to do it yourself. You can always hire professionals like us at King Installation. We are pros at TV mounting and our team guarantees perfect cable concealment so you can finally have the clean, elegant layout that you deserve.
Conclusion
A neat and well-managed television setup makes using your entertainment systems much more fun. Effective cable management systems and solutions like in-wall concealment can ensure your system looks polished and presents the appearance of a home theater professional who keeps those unsightly wires out of sight.
Whether you are upgrading your TV setup or if you simply do not have the time to set it up yourself. King Installation is here for all that too. When we install your TV, our cables are all hidden and done in the most professional manner possible. Reach out to us today to set up your installation, and rest easy knowing the job was done properly.
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