{"id":198766,"date":"2025-11-29T12:02:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T11:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2025\/11\/29\/electrical-cables-the-little-known-trick-to-conceal-them-while-enhancing-their-beauty\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:22:17","slug":"electrical-cables-the-little-known-trick-to-conceal-them-while-enhancing-their-beauty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2025\/11\/29\/electrical-cables-the-little-known-trick-to-conceal-them-while-enhancing-their-beauty\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical cables: the little-known trick to conceal them while enhancing their beauty"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do cables snaking around the floor annoy you on a daily basis? Good news: there’s a little-known trick<\/strong> you can use to turn these wires into a decorative<\/a> asset, without any building work or drilling. Inspired by an idea shared by designer “house_in_oslo”, it can be adapted to almost any interior. <\/p>\n

Little-known tip: a fabric “boudin” to conceal and enhance<\/h2>\n

The principle remains simple: the wire is slipped into a tube of fabric, then gathered to create a lovely volume. In this way, the cable becomes a flexible ribbon, rather than an element to be concealed at all costs. This little-known trick<\/a><\/strong> works well with lamp and charger cables, especially when the bulb is LED. As a result, you gain both style and visual comfort. <\/p>\n

When it comes to fabrics, thick jersey, poplin or corduroy<\/a> hold their shape well. In fact, a slightly stretchy fabric makes threading easier. Allow a finished diameter of 2 to 3 cm<\/strong> for most cords, leaving a little margin. On the other hand, avoid fabrics that lint too much or heat up when in contact with a source. <\/p>\n

Little-known tip: step-by-step instructions for use<\/h3>\n

Count 3 steps<\/strong>: measure, sew, thread. Measure the cable, then add 10%<\/strong> for the gathered effect, which will give that sought-after “boudin” look. Next, sew a tube or recycle<\/a> a T-shirt sleeve, including hems. Finally, thread the cable with a safety pin or cord-passing needle, then distribute the pleats.
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hands guide the fabric like a curtain being gathered. In this way, the textile sheath rounds out and adds visual rhythm. To finish neatly, tie or secure the ends with a small ribbon or a piece of scratch tape. This finish remains reversible, making the idea even more practical. <\/p>\n

Safety comes first. Preferably use cables in good condition and low-heat LED<\/strong> bulbs. Avoid covering power strips, bulky power supplies or transformers. In addition, allow plugs to breathe and never tighten the sheath around connectors, to avoid mechanical stress. <\/p>\n