There are some things at home that we can’t live without – but that doesn’t mean we want them on show. Clutter can build up on your surfaces over time, leaving you to abandon your hopes of living in a modern, minimalist home.

Luckily, there’s no need to actually get rid of the eyesores in your home – you can simply cover them up. Here are the 12 coolest ways to shield your unwanted clutter from sight and give your home a whole new look!

1 Bamboo screen

There’s no need to have your ugly outdoor garbage can on show when you can conceal it behind a natural bamboo screen.

2. A spray job

If your old faucets have seen better days, spraying them with metallic spray paint will make them look like new once more. You can find various shades of paint online for a fairly low cost.

3. Glued-together books

Computer wires make any desk look messy, but it’s easy enough to hide them with some glued-together books. Just make sure they’re none of your favorite reads!

4. Faux ivy

Balcony railings aren’t the prettiest of sights, but it doesn’t take much to improve them with some faux ivy. You won’t even have to water the fake plants, so it’s a win all round!

5. Log store

Dumping your logs haphazardly in your back yard? Ugly. Storing them in a homemade log store? Attractive – and genius! Make your own log store or shop around for one online.

6. Mini compost bin

Who knew that compost could be associated with anything pretty? Collect your fruit and veggie peelings in this cute compost bin, stored on your kitchen counter. And don’t worry – it keeps odors inside, so you won’t stink your kitchen out.

7. Trash can cupboard holder

Nobody enjoys having a trash can on show in the kitchen. You can easily trap the unappealing sights – and smells – in your kitchen cupboard with a special trash can cupboard holder.

8. Deck rug

If your deck or patio has seen better days, throw a fancy rug over it (one that you don’t mind being outside) to instantly liven up your flooring.

9. Classy soap dispenser

There’s no reason to store your soap in the ugly packaging it arrives in. It takes seconds to transfer it into a much classier soap dispenser that matches the rest of your bathroom.

10. Bed skirt

One of the best places to store clutter is under the bed – but that doesn’t mean it isn’t hidden from view. Invest in a bed skirt to keep your under-bed junk out of sight.

11. Elegant decanter

Most whiskey bottles aren’t designed with elegance in mind. If you like to have the good stuff on show, purchase an elegant decanter to store it in.

12. Air vent doormat

Let’s end with the cleverest invention for covering up an eyesore: the air vent doormat. Simply hang a standard doormat of your choice over an air vent to conceal it from view.

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Source: HomeHacks