17 Ingenius Ways To Transform Your Living Space From "Blah" To "Wow!"
2014.05.19
Want your home to be more visually appealing? The easiest way to do this is to find ways to disguise "eyesores" like that ugly AC unit, pesky router, dirty laundry hampers, messy wall mounted TV, wires, cords, etc.
To help you out, here are some creative ways that will instantly make all those eyesores in your home disappear:
Disguise your home alarm or thermostat
![9fde622a_2d4e_42ca_baba_c5f0177d389c.jpg 9fde622a_2d4e_42ca_baba_c5f0177d389c.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/9fde622a_2d4e_42ca_baba_c5f0177d389c.jpg)
Use a print to cover up the TV when not in use
![56158eaf_811f_4be3_8eb2_488fee9b8879.jpg 56158eaf_811f_4be3_8eb2_488fee9b8879.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/56158eaf_811f_4be3_8eb2_488fee9b8879.jpg)
Upgrade ugly basement support beams with a little DIY crown molding
![16220e5f_0879_4dfb_8353_1641ace966d5.jpg 16220e5f_0879_4dfb_8353_1641ace966d5.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/16220e5f_0879_4dfb_8353_1641ace966d5.jpg)
Transform ugly old doors using bright paint
![b017f12f_0b17_49b2_8321_f82c09a92dfb.jpg b017f12f_0b17_49b2_8321_f82c09a92dfb.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/b017f12f_0b17_49b2_8321_f82c09a92dfb.jpg)
Instead of ugly slats, make your vent less of an eyesore by using a decorative vent cover.
![e5005093_ad88_46e5_917f_b747c7279d70.jpg e5005093_ad88_46e5_917f_b747c7279d70.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/e5005093_ad88_46e5_917f_b747c7279d70.jpg)
Tuck away printers in a drawer and pull it out only when you want to print
![b416d41c_31fb_41b2_af69_fe7d68641735.jpg b416d41c_31fb_41b2_af69_fe7d68641735.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/b416d41c_31fb_41b2_af69_fe7d68641735.jpg)
Cut holes in fancy-looking boxes from the dollar store and use it to stash your router
![3a97e1a4_89b0_434f_8e09_c0dc2019a908.jpg 3a97e1a4_89b0_434f_8e09_c0dc2019a908.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/3a97e1a4_89b0_434f_8e09_c0dc2019a908.jpg)
Wallpaper your fridge
![caa163ab_2e02_4c02_b4d4_33392e155aa8.jpg caa163ab_2e02_4c02_b4d4_33392e155aa8.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/caa163ab_2e02_4c02_b4d4_33392e155aa8.jpg)
Use washi tape to decorate your washing machine
![db299380_e733_4245_b995_371713e8a3ce.jpg db299380_e733_4245_b995_371713e8a3ce.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/db299380_e733_4245_b995_371713e8a3ce.jpg)
Turn unsightly cords into wall art
![e0a4f21b_4087_41e4_91ce_e3a77a0bdb4a.jpg e0a4f21b_4087_41e4_91ce_e3a77a0bdb4a.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/e0a4f21b_4087_41e4_91ce_e3a77a0bdb4a.jpg)
Stash dirty laundry bins in extra-deep drawers
![a571587b_8793_4dd7_a0f8_9f194be1278e.jpg a571587b_8793_4dd7_a0f8_9f194be1278e.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/a571587b_8793_4dd7_a0f8_9f194be1278e.jpg)
Get creative with your soap dispensers
![66325436_12f1_422b_b17f_f0b131800158.jpg 66325436_12f1_422b_b17f_f0b131800158.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/66325436_12f1_422b_b17f_f0b131800158.jpg)
Add a drop-cloth to the back of your desk to cover them up.
![effbdb28_fc18_4353_b08f_68b104bdf189.jpg effbdb28_fc18_4353_b08f_68b104bdf189.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/effbdb28_fc18_4353_b08f_68b104bdf189.jpg)
A nightstand would make a perfect place for your pet's bed
![4978b0a2_0115_4ce7_afaa_bd126ccc295d.jpg 4978b0a2_0115_4ce7_afaa_bd126ccc295d.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/4978b0a2_0115_4ce7_afaa_bd126ccc295d.jpg)
While you're at it, stow away your pet's food dish in a drawer
![9858ce82_38c9_4ece_816f_b0cbccba2708.jpg 9858ce82_38c9_4ece_816f_b0cbccba2708.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/9858ce82_38c9_4ece_816f_b0cbccba2708.jpg)
Remember to make sure they always have access to water and that you schedule feeding times.
Relocate your recycle bin by installing it inside the kitchen island
![e0c445b7_1fa8_4319_a672_0315364961e2.jpg e0c445b7_1fa8_4319_a672_0315364961e2.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/e0c445b7_1fa8_4319_a672_0315364961e2.jpg)
Replace that bulky and unsightly garment rack with a rope-wrapped hanging bar instead
![57e27336_ffcc_49ed_9d52_1c902c118ce4.jpg 57e27336_ffcc_49ed_9d52_1c902c118ce4.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/57e27336_ffcc_49ed_9d52_1c902c118ce4.jpg)
To help you out, here are some creative ways that will instantly make all those eyesores in your home disappear:
Disguise your home alarm or thermostat
![9fde622a_2d4e_42ca_baba_c5f0177d389c.jpg 9fde622a_2d4e_42ca_baba_c5f0177d389c.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/9fde622a_2d4e_42ca_baba_c5f0177d389c.jpg)
Use a print to cover up the TV when not in use
![56158eaf_811f_4be3_8eb2_488fee9b8879.jpg 56158eaf_811f_4be3_8eb2_488fee9b8879.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/56158eaf_811f_4be3_8eb2_488fee9b8879.jpg)
Upgrade ugly basement support beams with a little DIY crown molding
![16220e5f_0879_4dfb_8353_1641ace966d5.jpg 16220e5f_0879_4dfb_8353_1641ace966d5.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/16220e5f_0879_4dfb_8353_1641ace966d5.jpg)
Transform ugly old doors using bright paint
![b017f12f_0b17_49b2_8321_f82c09a92dfb.jpg b017f12f_0b17_49b2_8321_f82c09a92dfb.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/b017f12f_0b17_49b2_8321_f82c09a92dfb.jpg)
Instead of ugly slats, make your vent less of an eyesore by using a decorative vent cover.
![e5005093_ad88_46e5_917f_b747c7279d70.jpg e5005093_ad88_46e5_917f_b747c7279d70.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/e5005093_ad88_46e5_917f_b747c7279d70.jpg)
Tuck away printers in a drawer and pull it out only when you want to print
![b416d41c_31fb_41b2_af69_fe7d68641735.jpg b416d41c_31fb_41b2_af69_fe7d68641735.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/b416d41c_31fb_41b2_af69_fe7d68641735.jpg)
Cut holes in fancy-looking boxes from the dollar store and use it to stash your router
![3a97e1a4_89b0_434f_8e09_c0dc2019a908.jpg 3a97e1a4_89b0_434f_8e09_c0dc2019a908.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/3a97e1a4_89b0_434f_8e09_c0dc2019a908.jpg)
Wallpaper your fridge
![caa163ab_2e02_4c02_b4d4_33392e155aa8.jpg caa163ab_2e02_4c02_b4d4_33392e155aa8.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/caa163ab_2e02_4c02_b4d4_33392e155aa8.jpg)
Use washi tape to decorate your washing machine
![db299380_e733_4245_b995_371713e8a3ce.jpg db299380_e733_4245_b995_371713e8a3ce.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/db299380_e733_4245_b995_371713e8a3ce.jpg)
Turn unsightly cords into wall art
![e0a4f21b_4087_41e4_91ce_e3a77a0bdb4a.jpg e0a4f21b_4087_41e4_91ce_e3a77a0bdb4a.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/e0a4f21b_4087_41e4_91ce_e3a77a0bdb4a.jpg)
Stash dirty laundry bins in extra-deep drawers
![a571587b_8793_4dd7_a0f8_9f194be1278e.jpg a571587b_8793_4dd7_a0f8_9f194be1278e.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/a571587b_8793_4dd7_a0f8_9f194be1278e.jpg)
Get creative with your soap dispensers
![66325436_12f1_422b_b17f_f0b131800158.jpg 66325436_12f1_422b_b17f_f0b131800158.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/66325436_12f1_422b_b17f_f0b131800158.jpg)
Add a drop-cloth to the back of your desk to cover them up.
![effbdb28_fc18_4353_b08f_68b104bdf189.jpg effbdb28_fc18_4353_b08f_68b104bdf189.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/effbdb28_fc18_4353_b08f_68b104bdf189.jpg)
A nightstand would make a perfect place for your pet's bed
![4978b0a2_0115_4ce7_afaa_bd126ccc295d.jpg 4978b0a2_0115_4ce7_afaa_bd126ccc295d.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/4978b0a2_0115_4ce7_afaa_bd126ccc295d.jpg)
While you're at it, stow away your pet's food dish in a drawer
![9858ce82_38c9_4ece_816f_b0cbccba2708.jpg 9858ce82_38c9_4ece_816f_b0cbccba2708.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/9858ce82_38c9_4ece_816f_b0cbccba2708.jpg)
Remember to make sure they always have access to water and that you schedule feeding times.
Relocate your recycle bin by installing it inside the kitchen island
![e0c445b7_1fa8_4319_a672_0315364961e2.jpg e0c445b7_1fa8_4319_a672_0315364961e2.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/e0c445b7_1fa8_4319_a672_0315364961e2.jpg)
Replace that bulky and unsightly garment rack with a rope-wrapped hanging bar instead
![57e27336_ffcc_49ed_9d52_1c902c118ce4.jpg 57e27336_ffcc_49ed_9d52_1c902c118ce4.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/475/793/013/57e27336_ffcc_49ed_9d52_1c902c118ce4.jpg)
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