This isn’t a review of surge protectors per se, but delves more into the aesthetics of using the devices as they can sometimes be a little obtrusive when it comes to plugging a mass of cords into an outlet. Especially if the surge protector is not concealed by furniture, this mass of electrical wiring can be quite ugly.
Not many people think of surge protection when they consider the aesthetics of their interior design plans. But having a home surge protector that matches your interior could be the equivalent of matching stripes with plaids or clashing stripes with checks. One strong design statement in the home office, for example, is using black. There are many styles of surge protectors available and fortunately the black surge protector is there to adapt to your dark office furniture.
Actually, the best surge protectors in black could be used in any area of the home where you don’t want a tangle of cords to be noticeable. Kitchen appliances can often be splayed on the counter top where their cords snake along and twist in ugly knots at the outlet. You can tidy up the space with a surge protector that hides the cords and protect the appliances from power surges at the same time. In modern kitchens, black appliances are used more often than any other colors and black surge protectors can help blend in the cords to those appliances, especially large appliances like refrigerators or microwaves.
The general idea behind using black is that is presents itself as a bold color that stands out yet doesn’t overwhelm. It’s strong, yet unobtrusive. Black appliances allow you to complement a room of stainless steel or granite nicely. Black also complements other colors well. It is said, after all, that black goes with anything. It gives a strong visual and using a black surge protector can easily be counterbalanced in a well lit room to prevent it from appearing too dismal in an interior such as your home office.
Don’t sell yourself short on protection to spite aesthetics though. You want to invest in a quality surge protector that will provide you long term protection and give you ample warning when your electronic gear is in danger of being damaged by a power surge. While you can give a room a modern look with the sleek effects of black furniture and computer equipment, you still need to protect that equipment from data loss and possible internal chip damage which comes from the constant bombardment of surge energy. A black surge protector will provide both clean power surge protection and aesthetics if done right.
