How to Hide Cables and Create a Cleaner Entertainment Space

A single loop of black cable can undermine an otherwise beautifully styled TV wall. Loose wires also gather dust, tempt children and pets, and can become a trip hazard. This step by step guide explains how to hide cables and create a calmer entertainment space. We begin with an audit to remove unused devices and label what remains, then show how to choose a TV unit designed for cable management, with rear cut outs, ventilation and room for plugs. We cover bundling cables with reusable ties and sleeves, taming the power strip safely, and the two main options for a wall mounted screen: paintable surface channels and in wall routing, where any mains work should be left to a qualified electrician. You will also find advice on hiding the last visible runs with styling, organising controllers and chargers, choosing accessories that blend in, managing cables in bedrooms and open plan rooms, and rental friendly solutions that need no drilling....