For this particular project, the client wanted to frame out an existing wall to install a fireplace and TV niche. The firm inserted a patterned panel into a cabinet door, and attached it to the allotted space. "This niche not only hides all of the wires for a nice, clean look," says Summit's design consultant Emily Miner, "but it also allows for heat and air circulation for the electrical components." Most electronic equipment emits heat, so it's important to make sure that whatever area the TV components are in has ventilation. And if you're worried about your remote, try installing an RF repeater — which sends a signal to the cable box — under the TV.

5. Consolidate items according to purpose. Create separate storage areas for gaming, videos and music. Encourage family members to keep each area clean by installing an organization system for all of the bits and pieces. Labeled boxes and bins or hanging wall organizers will help keep the space tidy and make it easy to find that frequently-disappearing remote. This hidden niche was designed by a contractor to tuck away the components for a wall-mounted TV. Read the full post here to get the scoop on the best way to do this. Keeping home electronics organized is really just like organizing any other part of the house. Take the time to label and clean everything, and you'll save yourself time and frustration later on. More: Well-Styled ElectronicsHow to Hide Plugs and SwitchesHome Tech: Getting Rid of Wires Without Sacrificing SoundHome Tech: Speakers Matter (and Can Look Good, Too)

Unused electronic wires and remotes. Everyone has that leftover box of unknown cables, wires and remotes. Some of these cables have been found to have dangerous toxins in them that are released when they're incinerated, so avoid throwing these in the trash. Because they have copper in them, cables are of value to recyclers, but finding a recycling facility does require some research. Consult the Electronics Takeback Campaign or the EPA's eCycling website for official facilities, or simply do a quick Google search for an electronics recycler near you. Broken glass. If simply thrown into the trash, broken glass (or any glass) is like a concealed weapon — it can quickly cut through paper and plastic and cause serious injury to yourself or others. The best thing to do is to wrap glass in some kind of disposable cloth and gently hammer the glass so that it breaks into much smaller pieces. Put the cloth in a box or bag and label it "broken glass" before putting it in the trash.

TV over fireplace with hidden wires

hidden DVD players/wires

Clever framed out wall

idea for where to put all elec from tv, etc.

MEDIA WALL

Hide electronics

tv

good idea with sufficient wall depth

Ac vent

hidden receiver

tv

Woodham FP Do not want side

Hidden TV Storage (and where the electronics are stored)

Component storage

AV

A/V niche

For this particular project, the client wanted to frame out an existing wall to install a fireplace and TV niche. The firm inserted a patterned panel into a cabinet door, and attached it to the allotted space. "This niche not only hides all of the wires for a nice, clean look," says Summit's design consultant Emily Miner, "but it also allows for heat and air circulation for the electrical components." Most electronic equipment emits heat, so it's important to make sure that whatever area the TV components are in has ventilation. And if you're worried about your remote, try installing an RF repeater — which sends a signal to the cable box — under the TV.

Clutter free device storage

hiding cable box & PS3

electronic organization

Kemas

hiding gadgets

In Chimney!

hide cables

Hide electrical boxes behind hinged panels

Attractive way to hide DVD players, wires, etc...

screen to hide cable box

Good idea

Wonder if this would let me still use my remote...I'd like to cover the components up but my remote is so testy.

For this particular project, the client wanted to frame out an existing wall to install a fireplace and TV niche. The firm inserted a patterned panel into a cabinet door, and attached it to the allotted space. "This niche not only hides all of the wires for a nice, clean look," says Summit's design consultant Emily Miner, "but it also allows for heat and air circulation for the electrical components."

tv components

Love the grate for hiding electronics

How would this work with the cable box?

way to hide equipment for tv

audio/video

storage

Like that its hidden

Electronics Hiding Area

hide wires

Stereo

A/V Equipt

great way to hide electricals

Like the look of the hidden cabinet

thats how they hid decoder & cabling

great idea

Plan electrique

inside of hideyhole

grey mesh

magnetic closure

tv wire niche?

Hidden breathable component storage

Media cabinet doors?

Tv idea

Playroom for components.

hiding cables

tv, electronics

Hide electronics

hidden media equipment

Great idea

Hidden components

Hideaway for equipment

Electronics storage

Great storage for electronics. Hidden and out of the way.

Storage

storage for components

Cable management

Tell builder to install 2 electrical outlets at bottom of tv niche - allows for cables to run through the wall and then back out to power outlet!

component, connection cover

niche for wires,etc

Air conditioner

Tv wires?

hide components

Media cabinets. Could also conceal speakers?

how to hide the chords

hide screens

Hidden receivers

hiding stuff

Perfect, will try to get husband to build.

hide wires

wires

Rf repeater for remote

Wall niche open view

Hide cable box etccc

is it possible to crate a sheer enough screen to block equipment so that ti still catces digital signal?

hide cable box

Yes!

Finally

recessed niche open

TV stuff

hiding all the crap!

patterned grille panel

Interesting concept but how does the remote work?

TV wires!

hidden components

Really great idea

wall board and patterned cover for tv components

Audio visual cabinet

wiring

another way to hide the electronics

niche

Under stairs?

another idea

reciver

storage

hiding fuse box with something artful

access to media controls without showing wires everywhere family room

Hmmm, great idea!

hiding TV cords

Great idea to house components

hiding cable tv cords, etc

dobry napad

Hiding TV boxes

Stone fireplace wall with mantle

hidden tv equipment

tv cabinet inspo 2

A/V niche and flush mounted tv

Hidden niche to store the electronics for a wall-mounted TV

Hidden storage for ugly tech bits.

storage idea for home theater and home network setup

storage cabinet

good idea for entertainment stuff

stereo cabinet door

Hide wires

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מקום למערכת

the idea of hiding those items.

I'd like a sage green colour for the bathrooms

Hidden audio equipment.

hidden components!

door for stereo space

Hide equipment

Idea - AV cabinet

perfecto ...hay que planear bien donde van los chunches con cables

stone around the tv and components hidden

smart wall

den

media storage

to hide electronics and wires

mesh door for wiring stuff to be hidden

hidaway

Space to hide TV components.

like this way to have your electronic components hidden

rack scule sala audio video

storage

I never thought to stash stuff like this. :)

great idea for hiding cable and niche for tv

Hiding TV components

dad

cable storage

brilliant media storage with air circulation

yes...all gone!

Some of these cables have dangerous toxins that are released when they're incinerated, so avoid throwing in trash. B/c they have copper in them, cables are of value to recyclers. To find recycling facility, consult the Electronics Takeback Campaign or the EPA's eCycling website for official facilities

hidden electronics

ventilated cabinet for electronics

Storage for electronic equipment

For this particular project, the client wanted to frame out an existing wall to install a fireplace and TV niche. The firm inserted a patterned panel into a cabinet door, and attached it to the allotted space. "This niche not only hides all of the wires for a nice, clean look," says Summit's design consultant Emily Miner, "but it also allows for heat and air circulation for the electrical components." Most electronic equipment emits heat, so it's important to make sure that whatever area the TV components are in has ventilation. And if you're worried about your remote, try installing an RF repeater — which sends a signal to the cable box — under the TV.

all electronics are hidden in a cabinet with a screen front so remotes work

MUSICA PLAYA

great fire place idea....

Neat way to contain the electronics and wires. Needs ventilation though.

Audio cabinet grill material

I haven't seen the use of decorative screen like this, before. Usually smoked glass. It interests me.

grill

may be an idea for the basement

hiding cables from technology stuff in living room

If we do a purpose AV area, I would love hidden space for the equipment. I do not like to display electronics, etc in our home.

screen over closet - storage

downstairs living room

Hidden tv components

a way of hiding components

hide the cords and equipment!

hide electronics behind a screen

Awesome way to cover electronics

Media

Hiding TV Cables Behind Ventilated Cabinet Door

Media room storage

great idea having the PS3 etc to the side of the fireplace with nice decorative door - all wired in from behind the tv

stereo equip

Storage & fireplace

idea of niche for gaming Den left side?

Hide it all

hiding cables

Component storage

cable box hideout

TV

silver tv screen

TV cables

AV

how to hide TV accessaries

vented media door

vcr & dvd storage hidden

nice hideaway