The 19 Best IKEA Products to Help Conceal Cables in Your Home

Cables and cords are an inevitable part of modern living, connecting our many devices and appliances to power. However, these essential lifelines can often create a tangled mess that detracts from the aesthetic of a room.

Fortunately, IKEA offers a range of innovative and affordable products designed specifically to help you conceal cables, organize, and manage them in your home. I love a trip to IKEA and I’m often found in the organizing section looking for ideas on how to keep my living spaces looking neat and tidy.

Why Conceal Cables?

Before diving into the specific products, it’s worth understanding why cable management is so important. Cables that are left in disarray can not only disrupt the visual appeal of a room but also pose potential safety hazards, such as tripping risks or electrical fires if they become damaged.

Additionally, organizing your cables can make cleaning easier and improve the longevity of your electronics by reducing strain on the cords. By investing in cable management solutions, you create a safer and cleaner home, and let’s be honest, having an organized home is good for our mental health too!

Top IKEA Products for Concealing Cables

IKEA’s range of products designed for cable management is both practical and stylish. Here’s a look at the best options for keeping your cables hidden and organized.

1. SIGNUM Cable Management Tray

The Signum cable trunking is a metal tray attached to the underside of your desk, providing a place to tuck away power strips, cables, and adapters. It keeps everything off the floor and out of sight, making it ideal for home offices or computer desks.

2. Honsnat Cable Management Box

The Honsnat Cable Management Box is a sleek and stylish solution for concealing power strips and excess cables. This box has a clean cream finish that blends easily with any decor, making it a discreet addition to your room.

• Cable Management Box: Simply place your power strip inside the HONSNAT box and route the cables through the designated openings. The box can sit on a desk, shelf, or floor, hiding all those unsightly cords. It’s particularly useful for entertainment centers or areas where multiple devices are plugged in.

3. LACK Wall Shelf

The LACK wall shelf is a versatile product that can serve multiple functions, including cable concealment. Available in various sizes and colors, the LACK shelf can be mounted on walls to hide cables running vertically along the wall or from mounted TVs and sound systems.

• Cable Routing Behind Shelves: By installing a LACK shelf just above where your cables run, you can easily conceal them behind the shelf. Place decorative items or books on the shelf to further distract from any remaining visible cords.
• Floating Entertainment Center: For a minimalist look, use multiple LACK shelves to create a floating entertainment center, with your TV mounted on the wall and cables hidden behind or through the shelves.

4. VARIERA Plastic Container

Originally designed as a kitchen storage solution, the VARIERA range can double as a cable organizer. Use it to keep chargers and cords neatly contained within cabinets or on shelves.

You can easily hide this under a desk to keep your cables tidy, or behind a TV cabinet or cupboard.

5. NORDLI Bed with Cable Routing

The NORDLI bed frame has built-in storage and cable routing options. This allows you to run power cords for nightstand lamps or phone chargers discreetly, keeping cables off the floor and out of sight.

6. RABALDER Cable Tidy

The Rabalder is a plastic tube that helps keep cables tidy and together. You can cut it to the desired length and it has a slit in the middle so it is easy to insert your cables.

7. FÖRSÄSONG Cable Management Tray

Keep all your desk cables tidy and out of the way with this little FÖRSÄSONG shelf that clamps onto your desk. It can either face inwards or outwards and has clips at the end so you can easily place cables and fasten them in place.

8. MITTZON Cable Box

The Mittzon cable box is made for caster shelves, but the boxes themselves are great for hiding cables. You could buy the frame with casters, place the Mittzon box on the bottom and add further boxes to place plants, books, and documents. It’s perfect for the office!

9. MONTERA Cable Trunking

The Monetera cable management trunking helps you elevate unsightly cables that often trail on the floor and neatly tuck them away on your skirting board. Keeps everything neat and tidy!

10. KALKSTUFF Cable Holder

The Kalkstuff cable holders come with double-sided stick tape so you can pretty much stick them anywhere to organize your cables. They come as a set of 3, so stick them to your bedside table to hold your phone and light fitting cables, or on your desk to keep your cables tidied away.

11. NORDMÄRKE Wireless Charging Pad

Most of us have small bedside tables and the cables just get in the way. How about purchasing this Nordmarke wireless charging pad for your phone which can sit neatly on your table, or on top of books.

It is portable so you can take it everywhere with you!

Storage Systems to Hide Cables

Whilst all the products above are fantastic at organizing and concealing cables, you can also get creative with IKEA products and hide them completely.

12. SKÅDIS Pegboard Combination

The SKÅDIS pegboard system allows you to mount and organize cables neatly. Use hooks, clips, and shelves to keep cords untangled and out of sight while adding a functional design element to your space.

This is perfect if you want the cables off the floor, or have a lot of cables to manage.

Use the Skadis Clip to hook cables on the pegboard neatly.

13. UPPDATERA Box

The Uppdatera box is similar to cable management boxes but is deeper so it can hold extra items. It is deep so can hold a lot of cables and cables with thin attachments can be fed through the small handles.

14. TROFAST Storage Combination with Boxes

Use the TROFAST storage system to create a hidden charging station. The bins can store cables, power strips, and chargers, keeping everything out of sight.

This works well in entryways or children’s rooms where devices need to be charged.

15. KALLAX Shelf Unit with Inserts

A bit like the Trofast storage, you can use KALLAX shelf inserts to hide routers, cables, and other electronic equipment. You can route cables through the back and place decorative items on the front-facing side to keep everything tidy.

The Kallax TV unit is perfect for hiding away all the messy living room cables and doubles up as extra storage.

16. BYÅS TV Unit

The BYÅS TV unit has an open back so it is easy to feed cables through and keep them neat and tidy. The shelves are adjustable so you can customize it just how you want. It’s a practical solution for keeping your living room looking tidy.

17. RÅSKOG Utility Cart

If all of the options fail, hide your cables! The ever-popular RÅSKOG Utility cart is perfect for this, it can be wheeled into place and doubles up as extra storage. You can either hide your cables behind the Raskog or place them on the shelves themselves.

It comes with 3 shelves, so there is plenty of room for cable management.

18. HEMNES Shoe Cabinet

The HEMNES shoe cabinet is an unconventional but effective solution for hiding cables in entryways or narrow spaces.

• Cable Management Behind Doors: Use the slim profile of the HEMNES shoe cabinet to conceal cables running along the floor or walls. The cabinet can also house power strips and chargers, keeping everything out of sight.
• Additional Storage: The top of the HEMNES cabinet can be used to store small electronics or decorative items, further enhancing its functionality.

This cabinet not only hides cables but also adds useful storage to your space.

19. VIDGA Curtain Rail System

The VIDGA curtain rail system offers a creative way to conceal larger groups of cables, especially in rooms where they are difficult to hide with furniture.

• Curtain Concealment: Install a VIDGA curtain rail along the wall or ceiling, and hang a curtain in front of your cables. This is particularly effective for hiding cables that run across walls or through awkward spaces.
• Soft Partitioning: Use the VIDGA system to create soft partitions in rooms with multiple electronic devices, allowing you to section off and hide cable-heavy areas.

This solution is perfect for those who want to add a soft, decorative element to their cable management efforts.

Cables and cords don’t have to be a source of clutter in your home. With IKEA’s wide range of cable management products, you can easily conceal and organize cables, creating a cleaner, more aesthetically pleasing living space.

Whether you need a simple box to hide a power strip or a comprehensive system to manage cables throughout your home, IKEA offers affordable and stylish solutions that fit any decor. By using these products, you can keep your cables out of sight, reduce clutter, and enhance the safety and functionality of your home.

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