There's A Cuter Way To Hide A Modem In The Living Room

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There's no use in sugar-coating it: Wi-Fi setups are an eyesore. The blinking boxes are often placed somewhere central in the home, making them even more of a pain when it comes to decorating. Covering your modem is one of the best ways to deal with this blemish in your living room. In a video, naomigrayhome shows a creative way to do so.

The creative decorator repurposes a magazine holder as a modem cover. Depending on the size and shape of the holder, you can make this work for most Wi-Fi devices that are tall and narrow, including some routers. To hide the modem more thoroughly, Gray flips the holder over and places it upside-down over the device. With this in mind, there are a few factors to keep in mind when you're choosing the right magazine holder.

Having enough airflow is an important factor for an electronic cover. There should be some space around the modem. You don't want a holder that hugs too tight and keeps heat trapped. Ideally, the holder will have an open design so air can flow freely. It's best to avoid metal holders since they can block Wi-Fi signals. To stop it from toppling, naomigrayhome leans the holder against a wall. You can also add something to secure it in place, like the Quakehold! Museum Putty. This substance stops items from moving and sliding, but is still removable so you can take off the cover to access the modem. To make the area look even more seamless, you can also pair this idea with some ways to hide and organize cords.

The magazine holder shown in naomigrayhome's video is thrifted. The thrift store is a great place to browse if you like the vintage-inspired look of a wood magazine file, especially for an affordable price. This type of style is ideal for more traditional and antique-inspired home decor, where a modem is a particular eyesore. If you can't find a suitable thrift find, you can buy new products like the SHCMSADO Bamboo Magazine Holder or the Kouboo La Jolla Rattan Magazine File.

Cord covers will make the finished project look even more finished. You can use cover sets, like the Delamu Cord Hider, which is commonly used to hide the eyesore of TV cables. Paint the covers the same color as the wall for a more seamless look. Also, while you're figuring out a cover for your Wi-Fi components, double-check that you don't have one of these Wi-Fi routers that can put your home network at risk.