8 Ideas for Covering an Electrical Panel

Posted by Brenda Moya on Sunday, May 12, 2024

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via @valeriajacobs/tiktok.com

Cover It With Art

The quickest and easiest way to hide an electrical panel is with artwork. Seen here, @valeriajacobs hangs a framed piece of art over the panel, and no one is the wiser! Be sure to choose lightweight artwork like canvas so it’s easy and safe to remove when you need to get to the panel.

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Courtesy @starcocustomcarpentry/instagram

Panel Doors

To cover the panel in this finished basement, @starcocustomcarpentry created a floor-to ceiling pop-out with medium-density fiberboard (MDF). Then, at the panel, they cut cabinet doors out of MDF and attached with cabinet hinges. The finished project is seamless while allowing easy access to the panel. Check out our ultimate guide to smart electrical panels.

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via @kimmieelizabeth/tiktok.com

Leaning Mirror

This panel sits high on the wall and off-center, making it difficult to hide. So @kimmieelizabeth came up with a creative solution.

She covered the top of the wall with peel-and-stick wallpaper, then leaned a large, framed mirror to cover the rest of the wall. It not only conceals the panel, but the reflection of the mirror makes the whole space feel twice as big.

Note: If you have children or pets who might knock the mirror over, best to try another solution.

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