Domakihub Keep Every Cable Under Control at Home
A room-by-room system for taming cord clutter in any home, rental, or hotel room.
Reviewed by Domakihub home & decor pros · 2026-06-23 · 5 min read
Loose cables behind TVs, tangled chargers on bedside tables, and trailing extension cords across the floor are among the most common complaints in Greek homes, holiday apartments, and boutique hotels. The video above walks through rental-friendly solutions that require no permanent drilling or wiring — and the steps below give you a repeatable system you can apply room by room. Whether you are preparing a property for guests or simply want a tidier living space, five focused actions are all it takes.
Why Cable Clutter Is More Than a Visual Problem
Loose and unmanaged cables are a genuine safety risk. Trailing power cords across walkways are a trip hazard, especially in homes with children or elderly residents. Cables coiled tightly around heat-producing adapters can also become a fire risk over time. In holiday rentals and hotels, visible cord clutter gives guests an immediate negative impression — before they have even checked the Wi-Fi password.
In Greece, where many apartments were built without purpose-designed cable channels and where USB chargers now compete with air-conditioning remotes and smart-TV boxes for every power strip, the problem has grown sharply with each new device generation. Addressing it properly — rather than just pushing cables behind furniture — saves time on cleaning, reduces damage to cables, and makes rooms look genuinely cared for.
Tools and Materials You Will Need
The good news is that effective cable management costs very little. The core toolkit is: adhesive cable clips (which grip cables to surfaces without screws), hook-and-loop reusable ties (for bundling cables together), cable sleeves or spiral wrap (for grouping multiple cords into one tidy run), adhesive cable channels or raceways (for longer runs along skirting boards or walls), and small cable boxes or organisers (to conceal power strips and brick adapters entirely). All of these are available in hardware stores across Athens, Thessaloniki, and most larger towns, as well as from online retailers that deliver across Greece.
For rental properties the rule is simple: prefer adhesive and hook-based solutions over anything that requires drilling. Adhesive pads rated for the wall surface you are working with will hold reliably and come away cleanly when needed.
5 Steps to Tame Cable Clutter in Any Room
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Audit and cut down the number of cables first
Before you buy a single cable-management product, unplug everything and count what you actually have. Many homes carry cables for devices that were replaced years ago. Discard any that are frayed or unused. For devices that are rarely moved, consider replacing short cables with the correct-length versions — a 0.5 m cable from a power strip to a TV set-top box is far easier to manage than a 2 m cable coiled behind the unit.
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Group cables by zone and purpose
Sort remaining cables into logical zones: entertainment (TV, streaming box, console, soundbar), workspace (laptop, monitor, desk lamp, phone charger), and bedroom or kitchen as needed. Within each zone, bundle cables that travel the same route together using hook-and-loop ties rather than zip ties, which you cannot adjust later. Colour-coded ties make it easy to identify which cable belongs to which device when something needs to be unplugged.
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Route cables along surfaces, not across open space
Run cables along the back edge of furniture, along skirting boards, or up the back of a wall unit using adhesive cable clips spaced every 20-30 cm. The goal is to move every cable from open floor or air space to a surface where it lies flat and out of the way. For longer runs — for instance, a router cable crossing a room — use a plastic cable raceway channel that paints or blends with the wall colour. These can be cut to length with ordinary scissors.
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Conceal the power strip and adapter bricks in a cable box
The single biggest visual improvement in most Greek homes comes from hiding the power strip. A ventilated cable box (sometimes called a cable tidy box) holds the strip and all the bulky adapter bricks inside, with one clean hole for the single mains lead to exit. Place the box behind a piece of furniture or on a low shelf. The result is a floor or desk surface with only a handful of thin cables visible rather than a cluster of white and black bricks.
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Label every cable at both ends
Once cables are managed, label each one at the point where it connects to the device and again at the point where it enters the power strip or hub. A label maker is ideal, but printed sticker labels or even coloured washi tape with a handwritten note work just as well. This step pays dividends every time you need to unplug one specific device, move furniture for cleaning, or hand a property over to a guest or new tenant — no more pulling every cable to find the right one.
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FAQ
- Is it safe to bundle cables together tightly?
- Bundling cables loosely with hook-and-loop ties is fine for most low-voltage data and phone charger cables. However, mains power cables — particularly those carrying higher loads like air-conditioning units or electric ovens — should never be tightly bundled together, as heat build-up can damage the insulation. Keep high-current power cables separated and do not coil them; lay them out flat or in a wide loop.
- Can I use adhesive cable solutions in a rental apartment without losing my deposit?
- Yes, if you choose products designed for removable adhesion. Look for cable clips and raceways that specifically state they use removable or 3M Command-style adhesive. Test a small area of your wall first, as very old paint or textured surfaces can sometimes lift. Remove products slowly and at a low angle when you leave — the same technique used for removing adhesive picture hooks.
- How do I manage cables neatly when I need to reach them often, such as for a phone charger?
- For frequently used cables like chargers, a small desktop cable organiser or a clip-on cable holder attached to the edge of a bedside table or desk keeps the cable end accessible without it falling behind the furniture each time you unplug. Choose a model with a weighted base or a clip that grips the desk edge firmly. This is especially practical in holiday rentals where guests unfamiliar with the room need to find chargers quickly.