37 Clever Ways To Hide All The Eyesores In Your Home You’ve Been Glaring At For Ages

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1. Add a sleek and ~sneaky~ shoe-storage cabinet to your entryway so a shoe pile isn't the first thing you see when you walk through the door. Bonus: it'll serve as a gorgeous piece of decor with plenty of room for essentials on top!

Reviewers also use this as a media console to store games and electronics, too. Like I said...genius!

Promising reviews: "I love this piece. Before, everyone in the family would come in and throw their shoes off and the area was a mess. Now everyone takes time to put their shoes in this and the area looks so nice. I’ve had many compliments on it." —Vicki Davis

"I’ve had open shoe racks and the shoes were always falling out. Now all my shoes are contained and organized and hidden in a nice cabinet that’s low profile." —Kirsten Soquel

Get it from Amazon for $117.99+ (be sure to clip the $20 off coupon for this price; available in black or white)

2. Eliminate electronics that stick out like sore thumbs with a faux book display. It'll make the room look much cleaner and more organized! Plus, you probably won't mind having everyone comment on your impressive book collection.

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Covogoods is a Utah-based, woman-founded small business that specializes in storage solutions crafted from up-cycled books.

Promising review: "We absolutely love our CovoBox. It fits perfectly into our cabinet, and the cable modem/router, AppleTV, and external hard drive, and their various cables are now cleverly disguised as Harry Potter books 1–7. Great customer service, quick delivery, and a fabulous product. Two thumbs way, way up!" —John Grace

Get it from Covogoods on Etsy for $19.80+ (originally $33+; available in various customizations and sizes) OR from Amazon Handmade for $29+ (you'll choose customizations before adding to your cart).

3. Store essentials out of sight in a slim storage cart with locking wheels — it's perfect for areas with limited space, like bathrooms, laundry rooms, etc. that desperately need more storage without causing more clutter for guests to gawk at.

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Promising review: "This is a very handy item. It fits perfectly in my laundry area. Easy to assemble and to use. A must if you like to be organized and you don't have a lot of cabinets to do so. I am very happy with this purchase!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors).

4. Use a large woven basket for concealing odds and ends you don't want strewn about, like your massive blanket and throw pillow collection that never seems to stop growing, for example.

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Promising reviews: "This is the laundry basket we have on top of our dryer for whites. It is attractive, holds up nicely and if we have people over, they do not need to see our laundry displayed. Love it!" —Karen R.

"Wow very thick and sturdy! I’m quite surprised. Love it for my nursery laundry basket for all the toys. The color is just as photo shows, complementary for all decor types. Good value for the money!" —Ichi Ban

Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in five sizes and seven colors).

1. Add a sleek and ~sneaky~ shoe-storage cabinet to your entryway so a shoe pile isn't the first thing you see when you walk through the door. Bonus: it'll serve as a gorgeous piece of decor with plenty of room for essentials on top!

2. Eliminate electronics that stick out like sore thumbs with a faux book display. It'll make the room look much cleaner and more organized! Plus, you probably won't mind having everyone comment on your impressive book collection.

3. Store essentials out of sight in a slim storage cart with locking wheels — it's perfect for areas with limited space, like bathrooms, laundry rooms, etc. that desperately need more storage without causing more clutter for guests to gawk at.

4. Use a large woven basket for concealing odds and ends you don't want strewn about, like your massive blanket and throw pillow collection that never seems to stop growing, for example.

5. Give yourself a bit of extra storage *and* hide dirty laundry with this bamboo shelf and tilt-out hamper. Does anyone really enjoy having an ugly plastic hamper in their home? This saves space, keeps it hidden, *and* gives you a couple of storage shelves, too.

6. Lather up your dirty old fireplace with a coat of brick whitewash paint to make it look like your home was just featured on an episode of Fixer Upper. This can turn a painful eyesore into a stunning focal point, so what are you waiting for??

7. Hide unsightly cords in a cable management box because you shouldn't have to look at that tangled mess day in and day out.

8. And while you're at it, grab this under-desk cable management tray if you really want to get serious about concealing your cables. This will keep all those cords dangling behind your desk organized and invisible.

9. Redo your floors with some concrete paint, which is a more affordable way to handle the depressing surface you have to set foot — and eyes — on every single day. It'll require some elbow grease, but the jaw-dropping before and after photos alone will be worth it.

10. Implement a litter box enclosure because as much as you love your kitto, you could probably do without a litter box in the middle of the room. This will serve as a piece of furniture *and* decor while hiding the litter box you love to hate.

11. Revive sad, worn-down furniture with a wipe-on finish restorer so it looks brand-new again. You should def buy this stuff before your evil glare burns a hole in that piece of furniture that simply needs a refresher.

12. Install a faux-ivy privacy screen for the outdoor eyesores you have little control over, like your neighbor's messy backyard. Put this up to beautify your space *and* hide the chaos ruining your view.

13. Make use of that wide open space under your bed with under-bed storage bags. When it's time to say goodbye to seasonal items, you'll be able to store those bulky items where they belong — out of your line of sight!

14. And consider adding a pleated bed skirt to hide all the stuff you're storing under your bed because who wants to see that?? This neat and tidy solution will blend in with the room seamlessly.

15. Make your entertainment area *a lot* more appealing with a TV cord cover. You didn't do ALL that work of mounting your very expensive television just to have the aesthetic ruined with a mess of cords. This cover basically becomes part of the wall, so you'll have to squint to spot it.

16. Mask any scuff marks or scratches with a mini bottle of touch-up paint so you don't have to live with those imperfections a moment longer. Use it on your walls, furniture, cabinets, etc. It's no wonder renters love this stuff.

17. And when all else fails, splurge on a gallon of self-priming paint to overhaul that one wall that needs more than a few touchups. It's made without toxic solvents so it won't stink up the joint. If you're not sure about committing to a full gallon, grab a single-color swatch for just $3!

18. Cover up that awful eyesore dangling from your ceiling with an electrical cord cover. Plus, this will match your existing decor beautifully! It comes with a full-length Velcro closure for what will probably be the easiest DIY upgrade ever.

19. Hit all the dirty surfaces outside of your home with an electric pressure washer, like those filthy decks, fences, and driveways you're always pouting at. It comes with a garden hose adapter, so you can start cleaning up your outdoor area ASAP!

20. And to make your hard work last, use a semi-transparent deck and stain stealer so you don't have to clean it over.. and over.. and over again. It'll keep your wood surfaces protected from the elements so it stays looking pristine for *much* longer.

21. Get rid of that annoying gap between your furniture and the wall with a genius flat outlet plug. Not to mention that you'll hide more of the eyesores you're sick and tired of scowling at.

22. Keep stuff you don't want lying around in a decorative box with a hinged lid. It doubles as a nice piece of decor while concealing remotes, glasses, pill cases, and anything else you're constantly losing track of.

23. Swap out your old lights for some modern pendant lights — it's time to let go of that secret grudge you've been holding against the old ones. You'll actually enjoy looking at these, and your guests will never stop complimenting them.

24. And if necessary, use a recessed light conversion kit so you can bid farewell to the hideous recessed lighting in your kitchen and hang those luxurious pendant lights instead!

25. Throw your garbage into a super stealthy slide-out trash can because who wants their waste to be the first thing guests see upon entering the kitchen? Not you, that's who!!

27. Add a vinyl transition floor strip to that one threshold in your home that makes you roll your eyes whenever you see it. This will make the transition between rooms and flooring look much more natural.

28. Refresh the stained driveway or walkway you've spent far too much time grimacing at with this magical oil stain remover. You'll bring the pavement back to its original glory days! Simply apply the formula, allow it to dry, then brush it away to reveal a stain-free surface.

29. ~Switch~ up all your boring beige plates in favor of these chic switch plate covers. Your home will no longer be plagued by standard-issue plate covers that you hate looking at.

30. Tidy up your very cluttered garage floors with these ceiling-mount shelves. If your storage situation is dismal at best, these brilliant shelves will do the trick. They will remain (mostly) out of sight without taking up valuable floor space!

31. Conceal that ghastly electrical panel with a macramé tapestry. You know the one that makes you want to scream whenever you lay eyes on it? Yep, that's the one.

32. Give dull metal fixtures a major upgrade with metallic spray paint instead of buying new ones. All those old dingy doorknobs, faucets, and light fixtures in your home? They don't stand a chance.

33. Keep those outdoor monstrosities hidden with a privacy screen. Think pool equipment, garbage cans, air conditioning units, and anything else that diminishes your curb appeal.

34. Treat your outdated counters to an HGTV-worthy makeover with this granite-esque countertop paint kit. Instead of gawking at those ancient countertops you can't stand, now you'll be filled with joy whenever you enter the kitchen!

35. Change out your standard boring air vent cover for a more decorative option you'll actually love looking at. If you adore *almost* everything about your home except for the eyesore of a vent that angers you whenever you walk by, get this!!

36. Install some flexible baseboard trim for that one area in your home that has been seriously neglected and you're finally ready to do something about it. A clean, sleek baseboard can do wonders for a room, so why not add your own?

37. Stash outdoor eyesores in a handy deck storage box so they no longer stand out. It's perfect for hiding cushions, kids' toys, and gardening supplies. Plus, the weatherproof poly resin material is durable enough for outdoor storage!

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5. Give yourself a bit of extra storage and hide dirty laundry with this bamboo shelf and tilt-out hamper. Does anyone really enjoy having an ugly plastic hamper in their home? This saves space, keeps it hidden, and gives you a couple of storage shelves, too.

10. Implement a litter box enclosure because as much as you love your kitto, you could probably do without a litter box in the middle of the room. This will serve as a piece of furniture and decor while hiding the litter box you love to hate.

12. Install a faux-ivy privacy screen for the outdoor eyesores you have little control over, like your neighbor's messy backyard. Put this up to beautify your space and hide the chaos ruining your view.

15. Make your entertainment area a lot more appealing with a TV cord cover. You didn't do ALL that work of mounting your very expensive television just to have the aesthetic ruined with a mess of cords. This cover basically becomes part of the wall, so you'll have to squint to spot it.

20. And to make your hard work last, use a semi-transparent deck and stain stealer so you don't have to clean it over.. and over.. and over again. It'll keep your wood surfaces protected from the elements so it stays looking pristine for much longer.

35. Change out your standard boring air vent cover for a more decorative option you'll actually love looking at. If you adore almost everything about your home except for the eyesore of a vent that angers you whenever you walk by, get this!!