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Amy McArdle

This viral trick for disguising your TV remote brings a vintage feel to your coffee table, and it costs just $20

A Byron sofa in front of a window.

When designing a living room there's one item I guarantee isn't in your plans - the pesky TV remote. In every beautiful home, there are electrical remotes that stick out like a sore thumb. Without wanting to bury them deep in an inconvenient cupboard or go technology-free completely, where is the best place to put them?

Fear not, for we have found the perfect solution. Say goodbye to the unsightly plastic remotes currently disrupting your modern living room with this clever trick. We all love a well-curated coffee table, and that wouldn't be complete without a coffee table book, but this decorative idea can also be practical for hiding unattractive elements - and it costs just $20. Here's why it has our seal of approval, as well as that of decluttering experts. 

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