Spot Hacks: How To Hide Those Pesky And Ugly Spots At Home

Undoubtedly, a lot of people have those areas of their homes that they don’t want their guests to see. Here are some useful hacks to hide those ugly spots that you’d rather not be visible. 

Try to utilize the space under your stairwell into hidden drawers that provide additional storage. You can keep those areas open, while also being nicely presented and not totally cluttered! They also don’t take up too much floor space, either.

When you meet with your carpenter, simply show him the photo above. You will be very pleased with the finished product and amazed at how much more space you can have!

This invisible bookshelf reminds us of something from a Harry Potter movie! It consists of a metal shelf that easily slides in the cover under the bottom book. Remarkably, it can hold up to 15 pounds of books and provides easily accessible storage spaces. 

The best and most efficient solution is to make cord hair! You position the cords as a person’s hair on any portrait you want. Above is a “portrait” of the famous singer Bob Marley and the cords are draped over his face as dreadlocks. What a creative idea!

We have a solution for your power cord woes – turn them into power lines. Following the photo above, you can see how the electrical tower model keeps the cords in place. Plus, they resemble power lines which are really cool and aesthetically pleasing. 

Take a curtain that you don’t use, with a fabric that matches your room’s color. Then, attach the curtains behind your desk and make sure all of the wires aren’t peaking out from the curtain. Now, the wires are safe and soundly tucked behind the curtain’s material and you don’t have to worry! 

In order to make the cord covers “invisible,” you need to paint them the same color as your walls. This works wonders if you have a mounted TV, air-conditioning, or anything mounted on your walls that require a plug to work.

In the photo, the particular designer that was hired installed a small space in the trim work. It seamlessly enables the TV wires to run right through them and you are unable to spot the cords. They are extremely well hidden, after all! 

First, you need to select the colors of decorative fences that match your home’s theme. Second, place the fences where the bulk of your cords live. The last step is to push all the cords behind the designated fence. Voila! No more ugly cords. 

You need to choose boxes that have pretty designs or use leftover wrapping paper to wrap some in unused cardboard boxes. The next thing is to carve a hole that fits around the cords. Finally, place the router in the box and the cables out of the carved hole. There, your problem is solved!

The first order of business is to select a book that has the aesthetic appeal you’re looking for. Then, hollow it out and put the router inside of it. Booklovers might be enraged right now, but don’t worry! You could also try to just buy book covers online, too. 

Instead, empty a drawer and turn it into a charging station. This becomes your designated charging drawer where you can charge all your devices in one place, and hide the mess! 

The first thing you need to do is collect some toilet paper tubes and an unused shoebox. Then, attach a feasible number of the tubes into the box based on the number of chargers you own. Lastly, you organize the chargers in the box and that’s all. It’s a piece of cake!

Unfortunately, there are some people out there who have pipes fitted outside their walls. You don’t need to fear, however, since all you have to do is hang drapes over them, and they are out of your line of vision. This hack is quick and effective at making plumbing clutter disappear. 

This hack can save you desk space and clear clutter away. You can move the printer out of your way by stashing it in a drawer that’s roomy enough to fit it. After doing this, the printer won’t  take up precious surface space any longer and can still be accessible. 

Hiding them behind a cornice or moldings is one surprisingly effective way to not have them show. You can hire professionals for this or have fun with a stress-free DIY project – tutorials can easily be found online!

The exciting part is that you can make them more pleasing to look at by dressing them up, so to speak. You can hide the support beams and metal poles with various kinds of molding styles and shapes. Whatever your heart desires. 

Keep the bowls off the floor by placing them in a cabinet drawer that’s custom-made for your dog’s convenience. This is a helpful and cool hack to keep the bowls out of sight but is also easily accessible for your dog. Plus, the extra space in the drawers can be used for storing other dog stuff. 

Don’t fret! This cool and unconventional hack lets you build a secret, VIP-only compartment in a cabinet to store your kitty’s litter box. Not only is the litter box out of everyone’s way, but it’s also in a place where your cat can access it. 

To solve this problem, you can buy a cabinet with a metal gate or glass window for storing these large items. The cabinet effectively shelters the electronics from being seen while the glass windows enable airflow and grant access to the signal. 

You just need a cake stand next to the sink that can serve as an attractive design feature. It should match the rest of the kitchen aesthetic, though! Once you’ve done that, you place the soaps and dishwashing detergents on it, and maybe add some plants or other decorations so it’s eye-catching. 

Arranging the clutter can best be achieved by utilizing trays. Put a tray on the countertop and put the loose objects on it – you can even place plants, a candle, or another object for decoration. You can also use cake stands, too. Now, all the random objects have a designated space instead of being scattered on the counter. 

Luckily, the simple way to fix this is to find a deep drawer that fits your hamper and place it in there. The only downside, however, is that you may have to sacrifice some precious cupboard space. 

For homeowners who own trash cans without lids, ask your carpenter to build them beneath one of the counters that would hold the trash bins. The picture above demonstrates the beset solution for this issue!

All you need to do is hang cafe-style curtains on a tension rod in front of the unit. This is perfect since it doesn’t block the airflow, but it also hides the unit effectively. The best part is that you can just separate the curtains if you need to access it. 

This is a fun DIY project to do with your kids or by yourself. You start by building a large wooden frame to hide the unit. Then, you add the chalkboard onto the wooden frame, and finally, you can write, draw, or doodle anything you want!

The refrigerator in the photo above is adorned with stick-on wallpaper – an eco-friendly and unique decoration that spices up your fridge. You can always switch out the wallpaper when you need a change from that design. 

The most important thing to do first is clean your fridge’s surface. Next, you paint a coat of chalkboard paint on it which you can find at hardware stores – it transforms your dull fridge into your very own canvas! The last step is to start getting creative with what you want to put on the chalkboard. Say goodbye to dull refrigerators. 

We suggest this one example of using tape to create multiple types of patterns on these appliances. You can tape on stripes or polka dots like the person above did, or something else entirely! The world is your oyster. 

First, start by mounting a pegboard on the laundry room’s wall. Next, you simply attach wire shelves to the pegboard. The last step is to organize both the cleaning and clothes and washing supplies on the wire shelves. Voila! 

So, this wonderful hack makes storing and pouring detergent easier! All you do is pour it into a drink dispenser, and whenever you need some detergent, get a cup from the dispenser, wash the cup, and reuse it as many times as you’d like. 

The ways to decorate them are seemingly endless; you can paint over them or use stickers or tape. In the photo above, there’s a cute and effective CO2 sticker that reminds the family to save energy by turning off the lights when they are not being used. That’s a good practice for people everywhere, too. 

You can go about this project in different ways. For one, you could either coat the door in one solid color or use patterns, or both. This image provides a neat idea! 

You can choose any kind of contact paper to stick onto an appliance’s surface and elevate its look. Take a glance at the photo above; the owner transformed the traditional black appliance into a clean-looking and modern faux stainless steel dishwasher. 

The homeowner of the tub in the photo used faux rocks to cover up the sides of the tub. It’s quite simple to attach the rocks without it being a big hassle. On the other hand, you could also select wallpapers and contact papers to stick onto the sides. 

Did you ever think that paintings could be a good “container” for storing jewelry? Neither did we. You just attach your chosen wall painting with hinges that enable the painting to be folded down. A secret compartment is revealed once the painting is moved – it’s the best place to safely store your precious jewelry out of plain sight.

The first step is to attach the hinges to the edges of the painting before mounting it onto the section of the wall where the alarm is planted. That’s it! Your alarm is hidden and free from tampering – only you know where it’s hiding.

For those homeowners who have breaker boxes in plain view, here’s a cool tip to cover them up. Magnetic picture frames are your best friend in this circumstance. Due to the metal makeup of the breaker box, the magnetic picture frames stick right on. You can use your favorite pictures or online photos that are in line with the aesthetic of your house.

The first step is to find the art or photos that match your home’s theme and aesthetic and then mount them on the wall. Don’t forget to remove the glass from the art or photograph as the glass may alter the thermostat readings. 

The resolution for this is to hang metal doormats or grills over wall vents. But, be sure to choose doormats with only holes so that the air can freely circulate. Another option is to “dress up” the wall vent by painting over it. 

The only thing that can solve the problem is to cover it up with fake rock domes. You can find these domes easily on any shopping site. All you do is put the fake rock over the water pipe and your they’re ffectively concealed! 

First, use molding to serve as a paper towel holder because it hides the paper towel entirely. And, it also features a small shelf that can hold decorations or other things. Just go to YouTube for DIY molding tutorials or buy finished products on Amazon. 

Plants are great for camouflaging and decorating. Placing plants in front of a home security camera can camouflage it completely which makes it harder to notice and steal. 

Put the Styrofoam cooler in a wicker basket, which can be bought or made yourself. Placing the cooler in the wicker basket makes it nicer to look at and more presentable. Now, you don’t have to worry about a having an ugly Styrofoam cooler. 

They wouldn’t hide the plain and unappealing box springs, yet there’s a fix for that. You can upholster the mattress box springs with fabric and a staple gun. And, for a room that’s going for a minimalist vibe, opt for primary colors or picking any preferred material. 

All you need to do is buy some baskets that are in line with your home’s theme and place them underneath the entryway bench. When guests walk into your house, they will have somewhere to store their shoes while keeping everything nice and tidy. 

This is the perfect way to bring attention away from noticeable bad spots. Installing invisible bookshelves make the books look like they’re floating, but you must use L-shaped metal brackets and a hardbound book to conceal the bottom. Be careful to not put too much weight on the invisible shelves, though!

You need to get a two-way mirror that fits into a frame slightly larger than the TV set’s dimensions. Then, mount that over the TV and use the TV as a mirror when it’s not in use. When the TV is turned on, the display shines through the mirror, and you don’t have to go through the hassle of removing the painting! 

Instead of using a whole chair as a clothes rack, cut it in half and attach it to the wall. This hack allows you to get the same use out of the chair while occupying half of the space!

Amazingly, the copper connectors attach effortlessly to the wooden rods (which can be cut from an old broomstick). The wood and copper mix lends a rustic yet aesthetically pleasing addition to your living room. Who would have thought that wooden sticks and copper plumbing pipes would look so neat in the end? We sure didn’t at first. 

This type of mat is easily purchasable online and the fun of it is choosing any color that fits the theme of your bathroom! You won’t have to worry about ratty bath mats anymore. 

We suggest going out in style by purchasing a modern glass coffee mug set online. You should buy mugs that are tempered glass, each holding 10.75 ounces, or just over a cup, of liquid. These tempered glass mugs are suitable for either hot or cold drinks, and they have an excellent cool touch handle so you don’t burn your fingers while enjoying hot beverages!

If you have an overflowing fridge, you need to purchase stackable refrigerator bins. These bins will not only help you maximize the fridge’s or freezer’s storage space, but it will keep everything organized. The bins aren’t only useful in these places though, they can also be put in your pantry or kitchen cabinets. 

Buying a wall-mounted mop and broom holder is the best solution for this problem. The holder has three clamps and four hooks and can hold mops, brooms, and other miscellaneous cleaning supplies. It can also be a major space-saver in closets and garages. 

The best way to organize your shower is to purchase an anti-swing hanging shower caddy. You can find a specific caddy online that suits the aesthetic of your bathroom. Any caddy will have compartments for soap bars, hooks for loofahs, and areas for smaller and larger bottles. It’s also good to find one that is rustproof. You no longer need to cringe every time you look in your shower! 

That’s why buying a pan organizer rack will successfully solve your problem! Not only can is this a beautiful solution for a messy problem, but you can choose one that features enough tiers for your pots and pans. Also, there are plenty online to choose from that can accommodate a variety of cookware. 

Swapping out regular cleaners for a magic cleaning sponge will solve this problem without a sweat! These particular sponges are made with gentle melamine that are a universal cleaning tool. You simply get it wet and watch as your stovetop and other surfaces become as good as new. 

You can find this miracle repair kit online. Try and buy one with spackling that contains a primer, a self-adhesive patch, a putty knife, and sanding paper. The result is cheap, and effective, and you will wonder why you ever thought about paying money to have somebody else fix it! 

You can easily keep rugs in place with adhesive rug corner grippers that hold them down without damaging floors. While you may not believe it, fixing a curled rug can truly bring the whole room together nicely.