They say looks aren’t everything, but that doesn’t mean looks aren’t everything anything In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with taking pride in the way your home looks. And if something doesn’t quite fit you, why not take some time to find a solution that works for you? Because that’s what we’ll be doing in today’s post!
Today I’m going to share a list of 13 clever and creative ways to hide eye sores around the house. Whether you’re tired of looking at power cords, wall panels, or old sprinkler heads, this post is full of links to useful products and DIY tutorials that will help you hide them from view.
Oh, and if you have an eye-sore concealer idea that isn’t mentioned on this list, I’d love to hear about it! Share your thoughts with us in a comment at the bottom of this post so we can continue the conversation.
13 creative ways to hide eyesores in your home
1. Keep the power cord included
Command brand makes many useful products, but their Cord bundlers Easily one of my all-time favorites. These handy cord hooks are perfect for small appliances, keeping the cord nice and tidy when I want to remove it (which is almost always). Check out my full post about them at the link below!
Related: This simple hack will solve all your cord problems
2. Hide cables behind the desk
Open-sided desks make them a light and affordable option for a bedroom or home office. But they can easily become an eyesore when you have a few cords and cables hanging out the back! Several years ago, my daughter-in-law shared a brilliant idea to solve the same problem using some fabric and a few magnets.
Read all about her simple DIY solution to messy cords by following the link below.
Related: How to hide an obscure electrical cord in less than 5 minutes!
3. Use a pretty bottle
Is your bathroom counter, tub or shower starting to look a little messy? Your personal care products (shampoo, conditioner, DIY body washetc). Eliminating branded containers will instantly enhance the look of your bathroom and make it look more organized!
I use The amber bottle in my shower, and it looks great with the oil-rubbed bronze hardware we chose. (I made sure to choose plastic for this, as glass and slippery showers don’t mix well!)
4. Create a charging station for devices
The modern home has no shortage of smartphones, tablets, e-readers and other gadgets that require charging. This can easily turn into a mess of tangled cords and cables if you’re not careful! “You’re the mess.”charging station“It’s easy on the eyes!
5. Beautify your garage door
Giving your garage door a stylish makeover can be as simple as adding a few simple accessories! Check out This post Find out how I transformed my plain old garage door into a carriage-style door with only $80 of materials!
6. Cover your dog’s crate
Adding a cover to your dog’s crate is an easy way to make it look cozier and less cage-y. And while it varies from dog to dog, many dogs actually feel more secure in their crates when two or three sides are covered. You can find all kinds of crate covers on Amazon Thick, padded covers from Thinner, more affordable options.
You can also find a great tutorial for making dog crate bumper pads (with a useful pattern for making them) here. Kevin and Amanda.
7. Camouflage eyesores in the yard
From septic tank covers to utility boxes, there are many things in your yard that can detract from its natural beauty. You can easily “camouflage” these eyesores by installing Landscape cover Which looks like real rock. You can find it too Small rock covers Also, it’s perfect for covering things like old sprinkler heads and electrical outlets.
8. Spruce your vents
Air vent covers can add a lot of personality to your space! The air vent covers around the OGT studio are actually original to the old house, a fact we didn’t take for granted! All it took Steel wool And Black spray paint to restore them to their former glory, and they quickly became one of our favorite features in space.
If you want to replace your air vents rather than restore them, you can find plenty of decorative options on Amazon. Or you can also go the DIY route and Turn a doormat into a decorative vent cover!
9. Disguise wall panels
Inspiration from Happy More Blog
The key to covering electrical panels, security system boxes, and other wall panels is to do it in a way that still allows easy access. Here, they cleverly covered the control panel by hanging a canvas on hinges in front of it! See the original post here.
10. Hide your wireless router
Inspiration from Lifehacker
I thought this was a very clever way to hide your wireless router in plain sight! Simply remove the contents of the vintage hardcover book and place the router inside. See the original post here.
11. Build a litter box cabinet
Inspiration from IKEA Hackers
There’s no shortage of clever IKEA hacks online, including this one that transformed a wall cabinet into an attractive hiding place for a litter box. Many small apartments lack an obvious place to keep the litter box, but this smart solution keeps it accessible to kitty yet out of sight. See the original post here.
12. Cover your A/C unit
Inspiration from Arista
Installing an A/C unit in the wall means it’s always there when you need it… but it’s always there when you don’t. This clever DIYer overcame that particular obstacle by framing the unit with a door to keep it out of sight. See the original post here.
13. Build a trash cabinet
Inspiration from DIY Joy
Whether you want to keep kids and pets out of the trash, or you want to hide an empty trash can from view, a DIY trash cabinet like this one might be the solution you’ve been looking for! See the original post here.
Have you found a clever solution to hide an eye sore in your home?
