Even if you've cleaned and organized your home, you've still got a few eyesores here and there. Some of them can be taken care of just by taking the plunge and asking yourself, 'do I really, really need this?' If the answer is no, then into the Goodwill pile it goes. But what about the stuff that you do need? Here are 22 of the most brilliant ways to cover up your home's ugliest stuff.
1. Keep the dog food and water in a drawer. When you're cleaning up for company (or just your own sit-down dinner), simply close the door and they're out of sight. freshome.com
2. Hide an unsightly AC unit behind a chalkboard or wall hanging. Just keep it loose enough to let plenty of airflow out.
decorhacks.com
3. Rather than hope that nobody notices the cords along the wall, bring out a whimsical side with pretty vine clips. Amazon
4. Hide the hanging cords from the back of a desk by hanging a desk curtain. refinery29.com
5. This Bob Marley fan found an awesome way to turn loose cords into Bob Marley's hair. buzzfeed
6. Desk drawers aren't just for dog food. Use them for an electronic charging station that keeps your devices safely stored away, especially when you're not home. houzz.com
7. A little decorative tape can add some life to a boring appliance.
1/4