Exposed wiring solution?
A &quot;swag&quot; or hanging cord suspended from hooks is one approach to this problem. Special cordage that is &quot;dressier&quot; than standard cord is available to make it look better, but it's either a look you hate or one you can live with (perhaps, for a few, it's a look you love?) Seems like it's been out of fashion a long time, but was more popular once.