JFro,

the backside of components is one of the most commonly neglected area when it come to appearances. You can turn those cables into part of display. I don’t know how good your cables look but I’ve seen many that are aesthetically pleasing. You may use some plastic ties and bunch them together in a way that it forms hierarchy or become directional. You can bring order to chaos. You’ve seen those showcase cars with their transmissions polished, nuts and bolts painted only to be hidden under the hood while driving. But people appreciate it when they see it. Imagine your friends gasping when they see something they don’t usually do. You can even put a mirror there.

Just an option…