Home Security & Home Decor

Do you really have to choose between security and style, between ambiance and safety? Must bulky cameras stick out like sore thumbs in the midst of your interior design and landscaping arrangements? Not at all!

Today’s best home security systems, many of which are compared and contrasted for you by HomeSecuritySeek, are able to hide themselves effectively from both your eyes and those of potential intruders.

Only one home in six in the US has a home security system in place, and one reason people needlessly avoid them is their fear of having obtrusive cameras constantly in view. But this is a false fear IF you get the right company and are wise in your camera placements.

Where To Hide Outdoor Security Cameras

And hiding cameras is important not only for aesthetic reasons but for practical ones as well. A single visible camera outside might be good as a deterrent, but hidden ones can’t be disabled by thieves if they can’t be found!

First of all, put up a warning sign and an easy to spot central camera in a location outside where it won’t interfere with your landscape scheme – this is the deterrent factor. Then put other cameras under the eaves of the home (where they often blend in and are hard to see unless you already know they are there), disguised inside of light fixtures, in birdhouses, under fake rocks, and near trees and bushes.

Use Wi-Fi miniature portable cameras with a wireless security system to gain more placement possibilities. Making the cameras motion-activated can save power and maintenance effort. And be sure to point cameras at areas like driveways, walkways, the front or back porch, and all doors, windows, and likely break-in points.

Where To Hide Indoor Security Cameras

Placing interior security cameras in subtle yet strategic positions is even more difficult if you want to maintain your decor – but it can and often is done. So don’t give up! You may want to discuss these matters with the installation company, of course, but here are some basic ideas to get you started.

• Use small, wireless cameras wherever possible. This means you can hide them better, intruders won’t find them as easily, and there are no cords running along your walls and/or floors to distract from your interior decor.
• Many times, a camera installed by a windowsill is hard to see, hard for burglars to quickly disable if they do spot it, and likely to catch a lot of footage.
• You can disguise cameras with everyday objects like smoke detectors, fake potted plants, stuffed animals, tissue boxes, light fixtures, and ceiling fans. This blends them into the design and throws burglars off the track.
• Take note of distances, angles, and focus points to catch all the most important footage. In front of the main entryway, down the hall in front of the master bedroom, and near windows where someone might attempt entry are all key locations.
• Hide alarm boxes, control panels, and all other home security system components inside of the wall or in a closet – anywhere out of sight but easily accessible when needed.

Remember that the goal of your security system is to scare intruders off, protect your valuables, and prevent physical harm to your family. Never compromise the effectiveness of the system, and thus put yourself at risk, by hiding cameras and other components in ways that make them ineffective or less effective.

But, as we have seen, there are simple strategies and technologies that can be used to ensure BOTH security AND interior design can coexist in perfect harmony!