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Interior designers like Lynn Kloythanomsup, founder of Landed Interiors, don’t let a single detail slip off their radar. That even includes cords. In a richly layered San Francisco home, Kloythanomsup wrapped a lamp cord in artist Windy Chien’s classic knots. In the den, a chic green extension cord is visible on the floor and plays nicely with the moody wall color. The dangling wires are eyesores no more. Kloythanomsup’s clever solutions sent us in search of more smart cover-ups that let you power lighting (or your laptop), without ruining the aesthetics.
Cool Covers
You can have the tidiest space, but just one exposed cord can make a room appear messy. Slide a sliver of fabric over the cable, though, and it’ll look like another decorative accent.
Bold Extenders
When the object you’re trying to power is a good distance away from an outlet, reach for one of these non-white extension cords, from IKEA’s sculptural port to Byrne Electric’s 8-feet-long, kink-defying line. Psst: West Elm’s power unit has a magnetic backing so you can neatly gather cables underneath a table with metal.
