The 8 Best Ways to Hide Electrical Outlets in Your Kitchen

Stash Countertop Appliances & Outlets in a Cabinet

One way to hide outlets in a beach house kitchen is to place the outlets and any countertop appliances you use behind a cabinet door. 

A microwave, small oven, toaster, and more are stashed inside this cabinet, leaving the countertops free of clutter. If you decide to hide outlets inside cabinets, you’ll need to choose their placement carefully to ensure you’re following the electrical code requirements for kitchens.

Install Pop-Up Outlets in Key Areas

Pop-up outlets installed into countertops are a home improvement that can increase the resale value of your home if done correctly.

Ask your kitchen remodeling expert if they have the expertise and tools to install pop-up outlets for you. You’ll likely need to hire a certified electrician as well to complete the wiring.

Place Outlets Next to Under-Cabinet Lighting

Under-cabinet lighting is a clever way to illuminate your beach house kitchen without drawing much attention. There’s usually enough room to place one or two outlets near each light.

You might have enough space to install entire outlet strips if your under-cabinet lighting is long and narrow.

Use a False Drawer to Conceal Them

Hinged doors are perfect for concealing outlets in a beach house kitchen. The drawer or door adds charm to your kitchen design as it hides behind your cabinetry when not in use.

We recommend installing these types of concealed outlets within your kitchen’s work triangle for maximum effectiveness.

Disguise Outlets & Leave Them in Plain Sight

This kitchen island wouldn’t have any access to an electrical outlet if not for the disguised plug. It’s close enough to the under-counter overhang that it’s not spotted easily unless someone looks for it, and it blends in nicely with the Shaker-style paneling below.

Designate a Drawer as Your Charging Station

To keep your devices out of sight, choose a drawer and install outlet strips, cord organizers, and other tools to create a charging station. This charging station drawer is equipped with detached outlets, but you can also install a power strip directly into the back panel for a more seamless look.

Hide Outlets Behind Carefully Placed Décor

If your beach house has larger pieces of décor, such as palm fronds, planters, wall art, or colored glass pieces, you can place outlets behind them so they’re easily accessible when needed. The colorful décor in this kitchen hides the outlets while adding to its aesthetics.

Blend Them Into a Backsplash Design

This kitchen is in a historic home, so options are limited as far as hiding outlets go. Blending them into a peach-colored granite backsplash honors the traditional feel of the home while offering the owners access to modern amenities.

It still works—the granite’s color is close enough to the soft white outlet plates to disguise their placement.

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