One of the unfortunate consequences of our increasingly digital lives is a need for more plugs, cords, routers, hubs, etc. And as they accumulate, they become more unsightly. I have a set of shelves in my living room, and on one shelf I have a lot of electronics: an eero Pro to provide great Wi-Fi in my living room, the cords for a HomePod mini, a hub for my Lutron Caséta system (connected to the extra Ethernet port on that eero Pro), a cord for a diffuser, etc. It makes sense to have all of those electronics on a single shelf because I have a wall outlet there, but it makes the shelf ugly to look at. Fortunately, I recently found a solution: CovoBox. CovoBox is made from real books, but they are cut out at the back to create a hidden compartment for your cords. It is a wonderful solution that looks great, and as a bonus, I prevented some unwanted books from going into a landfill.
Before and After
Rather than describe CovoBox, this is one time when a picture is worth a thousand words. Here is what my shelf looked like before the CovoBox:
Here is what it looks like with the CovoBox:
Ordering a CovoBox
Each CovoBox is custom-built for you. There is the regular CovoBox (which I got) which has a height of up to 9.5". There is also the Tall CovoBox which has a height of up to 11.25" (if you get the large) or up to 12" (if you get the oversize) or 13" (with the MAXXI). Once you choose the height that you want, you choose the length, in two-inch increments, with different prices for each increment. Then you choose the color.
For example, I have the regular CovoBox, which has a starting price on Amazon of $29. If I get a length of only 3" there is no extra charge. But 5" adds a $20 charge, 7" adds a $40 charge, etc. The version that I got is 17" so that added an extra $140 to the $29.
If you select the Multicolor option, which is what I got, you will a variety of books without paying extra for color. But if you want a color theme for the books, you need to pay more. Black adds an extra $49. Blue adds $99. Orange and yellow add $139. Or select a custom color for $159.
The version that I purchased is open at the top.
However, if you are using a lower shelf, or placing the CovoBox on a table, you may want to order the CovoBox2 or the Tall CovoBox2. With this version, you can see the tops of the books. That adds to the price; not only is the starting price different ($57 for CovoBox) but there is a larger price increase for each increase in length (such as $40 for each two inches of length for the CovoBox). For example, for a 17" version that I got, instead of paying $169 for my CovoBox, you would pay $337 for the CovoBox2. But the result seems nice if that is what you are looking for:
When you look at my CovoBox from the back, the cuts on the books are obvious. But from the front, on my shelf, it is virtually impossible to notice that the books are cut:
Yet another option is the Horizontal CovoBox, which has books laying on their side:
If you want even more options, like a tall version that you might place on the floor next to a coach, check out the CovoGoods store on Etsy. The Etsy shop even has a few discounted, pre-made selections—perhaps items ordered by people who later changed their minds after they were made.
Conclusion
The CovoBox is not an inexpensive product, especially if you select a larger size. But because it is made using real books, it looks great, just like books on a shelf. On my shelf, it is virtually impossible to tell that it is hiding a bunch of ugly electronics and cords. And as a bonus, it is nice to know that some unwanted books are getting a new life.
If you are looking for a good way to hide ugly electronics, cords, routers, plugs, hubs, etc. on a shelf or some other location where it would look better to see books, CovoBox is a great solution.
Click here to get CovoBox on Amazon (prices vary)
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