Hiding all the eye-sores to declutter the space is always a good idea, and in some rooms is even a must as decluttering expands the space visually. Today we’ll speak not of an eye-sore but still not very stylish piece that can spoil the interior but is a must in every home – a wi-fi router. How to hide it?
Hiding a wi-fi router most of us go traditional way: put it into a pantry, a walk-in closet or some other not very often visited space. But what if you have very thick wall and the signal is blocked or too weak? What if you have a very large home and the signal doesn’t come where needed? Then there are some more ways to keep your router in the same room without blocking the signal and spoiling the style of the space.
Hiding Routers in Furniture and Cabinets
I’ll never forget the time I shoved my router into the media cabinet under the TV and thought, “Wow, I’m a genius.” Out of sight, out of mind, right? Didn’t work as well as I thought it should.
But I didn’t give up. I started experimenting with placement inside furniture — not just hiding the router, but giving it a proper home. My console table in the entryway became the sweet spot. I drilled a little hole in the back panel (nothing fancy, just a basic spade bit on a power drill), and ran the cords through. The router sits on an open shelf, surrounded by a few decorative bowls and a stack of mail that I keep pretending I’ll sort.
Here’s what I learned the hard way:
- Don’t use cabinets with solid metal or glass doors — they’re basically signal kryptonite.
- If you’re using a drawer, keep it cracked open in the back or pop off the backboard completely.
- Mid-height placement (like waist-level) usually gets better coverage than putting the router low on the floor.
- Try to avoid tucking it behind a TV — big electronics can block the signal too.
Looks like a stack of novels, but surprise—it’s hiding a router inside a sneaky box. Function meets bookshelf aesthetics. (@northcountrynest).
storage units hidden behind wall panels will hide your wi-fi router, too, and your room will be elegantly decluttered.
IKEA Besta is here to help, as usual.
A cabinet with cane doors will hide your wi-fi router without blocking the signal, which is extremely important.
A tall and narrow wall-mounted storage unit can hide a router and some other stuff if you need it, and it won't take any floor space.
A tall and thin chalkboard storage unit hiding books, magazines and a wi-fi router can double as a note board or an art one.
Cookbooks and mugs steal the spotlight while your router hides behind them like a shy guest. Functional, cozy, and no tech eyesore in sight. (@aton.of.love).
A built-in storage cabinet with shelves and storage units can hide a wi-fi router or some other stuff and declutter your space.
A simple cable organizer box can be attached or placed anywhere and will keep all your eye-sores hidden.
Decorative Boxes and Hollow Books
This was my first attempt at router camouflage, and honestly? It worked better than I thought. I grabbed an old set of hardcover books — the kind that look fancy but no one ever actually reads — and hollowed out the middle like I was prepping for a secret spy stash. Slid the router right in, fed the cords out the back, and boom. No more ugly tech vibes on the shelf.
Also, fun trick: If you don’t want to DIY, you can buy pre-made “router book covers” online that come with built-in vents. Etsy has some that look like antique encyclopedias, which sounds nerdy, but actually kinda charming on a bookshelf. Just make sure the seller mentions airflow — or you’ll end up with a stylish paperweight and no internet.
Next time your shelf is looking cluttered and techy, grab some books, cut a hole, and give your router a cozy little disguise. Just, you know… don’t forget the air holes.
These books aren’t what they seem—open the front and there's your router. A genius blend of decor and deception. (@cmlmade).
A box featuring fake books is a lovely space to hide any router or other electronics and looks very stylish.
A crate with faux books attached to it can hide any electronics you want to hide, and will do it with elegance.
Vintage book covers turned DIY disguise—just hollow out the spines and tuck in your gadgets. Looks smart, literally. (@blissfully_modern).
Who knew a tissue box and a table lamp could team up to hide your power strip? Bonus points for the faux book on top—chic and sneaky! (@whyofcorso).
Take an old hardcover, add a hinge, and boom—your router’s invisible. Bonus: stack a retro camera on top for max distraction. (@knoxwest).
Creative Wall-Mounted Covers and Art Pieces
This one was honestly my favorite discovery — mostly because it made me feel like a sneaky little design ninja. After failing to hide the router in a cabinet (see: buffering nightmares), I decided to get bold and hang it on the wall… behind a piece of art. And not just any art — a big, thrifted canvas I found for $5 that just happened to be hollow enough to tuck the router behind. It was like hiding veggies in a kid’s meal. No one knew it was there, but it still did its job.
The key here is airflow and access. I attached the router to the wall using little adhesive velcro strips (the heavy-duty kind), ran the cables down through a cable cover painted to match the wall, and then mounted the canvas with spacers so it sat an inch or so away from the wall. That gap gave the router space to breathe and didn’t block the signal. And if I ever need to reboot it? I just lift the art like a secret door. Kinda makes me feel like I’m living in a spy movie.
I’ve seen people use hinged shadow boxes, laser-cut panels, or even custom wooden slats painted to blend in with their wall color. You can DIY one with plywood and hinges if you’re handy, or just use a deep-set photo frame with no glass. I even helped a friend turn a vintage record sleeve into a router hideout — looked amazing in her mid-century living room.
A mini shelf attached right under the ceiling will elegantly hide your router and will merge with the color of the walls and ceiling.
A chic carved wooden box to hide a wi-fi router is a stylish idea for many spaces and looks refined and cool.
DIY Baskets, Woven Boxes, and Fabric Covers
Okay, this one started with a total fail and ended up being one of my go-to tricks. I had this cute little woven basket sitting on a shelf doing absolutely nothing but collecting dust bunnies — so naturally, I figured it could double as a Wi-Fi router hideout. I cut a hole in the back, popped the router inside, and stepped back like, “Look at me, solving problems and being stylish.” Except… I didn’t think about airflow. Again.
Within a few hours, the basket was warm to the touch and the router was throwing a tantrum — lights blinking, speed tanking. So I pulled it out, sighed dramatically, and started over. This time, I picked a basket with a looser weave (the kind you can kinda see through) and lined just the front with a light cotton fabric to hide the blinking lights without sealing it in like a microwave burrito.
Since then, I’ve made a few router “cozies” using old fabric scraps — think pillowcase material or cotton napkins. One of my favorites hangs like a little hammock from the underside of a console table. Another time, I used a thrifted linen tea towel and stitched a simple pouch to hide the router on a shelf. Not trying to win any sewing awards here — it was literally two seams and some velcro, but it got the job done and looked intentional.
If you love a little cozy-boho-vibe and hate looking at tech, this is a super cheap, renter-friendly way to make your space look calmer without sacrificing Wi-Fi strength. Just don’t wrap it up like a Christmas present — it still needs to breathe.
A chunky woven basket works double duty: homey vibe on the outside, hidden tech tangle on the inside. No one will ever know. (@hydrangeatreehouse).
A laser cut metal box is a lovely idea to hide your wi-fi router and it looks nice, so it won't spoil your interior.
A basket placed under a console table is a lovely way to hide your router or you can attach it to the tabletop as cables.
A clever way to tuck your modem away—just drop it into a woven basket and let the texture do the hiding. Easy, breezy, and no more cable chaos. (@the_sustainable_style_studio).
A stylish woven box with a lid is a perfect idea for hiding your wi-fi router and keep it at hand and still hidden.
Other Ideas
If you don’t feel like using a cabinet or don’t have one at hand, there are many more ways to style your router. For example, you can make it part of decor placing it on a bookshelf with books and various accessories, so it will look natural. Still wanna hide it? Then make an easy cover that imitates books – such a piece will fit most of interiors easily. A usual box or a woven basket with a lid is all that you need to keep the eye-sore away and to still have it at hand. There are many more creative ways to hide your router, take a look at them below and choose!
A box with a cutout is an easy and fast DIY solution to hide your wi-fi router without blocking the signal.
A lovely vintage-inspired interior in white, with a whitewashed woven box that hides a router, which is a very stylish idea.
A magazine stand is hiding a wi-fi router in a smart and simple way, it will be always easily reachable, which is comfy.
A mini stool can be used to store books or magazines and to hide your router easily - provide some drillings not to block the signal.
A router placed on a shelf makes part of decor like stacked books is a lovely idea to hide it right in the sight.
A simple popsicle stick screen with a touch of color is an easy DIY to hide your wi-fi router easily and make it look fine.
A stylish box covering a wi-fi router is a lovely idea for any space, and such a box will fit many styles and decor.
A wi-fi router placed right in the sight is another cool idea, it can be part of your decor and will look cool.
A woven basket with a lid is a classic idea to hide a router and it looks nice in many types of interiors, it will add coziness.
That cardboard box? Not a storage bin—it’s a disguise! Cutouts for wires keep everything neat, while the rest of your shelf stays stylish. (@oscar_lhermitte).
An elegant laser cut box for hiding your wi-fi router is a great idea to hide what you don't need to see every time.
Make your wi-fi router part of decor - it's an easy and fast solution and it won't block the signal.
A wi-fi router hidden inside a vintage book cover is a nice idea for any space, it's elegant and very chic.