Unlike so many flimsy, short-lived indoor extension cords, the
Aurum Cables 16/3 AWG Outdoor/Indoor Extension Cord actually works well and lasts for years.
The Aurum cord is technically an indoor/outdoor extension cord, yet I'm recommending it primarily for indoor use. In that capacity, it should last you for years and years, even if subjected to the occasional snag, spill, vacuum encounter, or even the nippy pet. As it was designed to withstand the elements outside, it's more than durable enough for the jungle that is the interior of the modern home.
The Aurum Cables extension cord's flat plug design allows it to connect to any standard wall socket without protruding way into the room, allowing furniture to rest all but flush with the wall. The plug extends off the outlet only as far as a piece of molding, having no appreciable effect on the placement of that couch, desk, or dresser.
With a tap capable of accepting three grounded plugs, this extension cord doesn't give you an extra 12 feet of reach away from a wall socket, but it triples the number of devices that can be connected to one outlet. Thin and flexible though the cord may be, it's still a 16-gauge wire that carries plenty of power, rated at 1,625 watts. Oh, and it costs less than twelve bucks.
Pros: Flexible cord, flat plug shape hugs wall, great low price
Cons: Some units have sockets too loose to hold plug prongs