If you’re trying to clean up some parts of your home
that are flawed or seem to stay cluttered,
you’re in the right place.
Everyone has some of these areas at home,
and they often become eye sores that distract
from the sophistication of your home.
Here are a few easy DIY fixes for places
in your home like those ugly paint stains on the patio
or the light fixture that looks like it’s from the 1970s.
This is 20 Ways To Disguise The Ugliest Parts
Of Your Home.
1.
Use world maps to cover up ugly flaws on your wall.
We’ve all made some paint color mistakes.
It’s never the same as the vision in your head—
instead of sea foam green it comes out puke green.
So instead of rushing back to the store for more paint,
why not cover it up with something
with a classic and sophisticated look?
Maps add a certain level of sophistication to any wall.
Acquire some old maps and use pushpins
to cover up the color of a wall.
This works best on smaller spaces,
but it can also be used on large walls too.
2.
For ugly patio surfaces or paint spills,
use a colorful DIY drop cloth.
Painted walls aren’t the only ugly thing
around your house related to paint fixes.
Remember the time you spilled black paint
on the patio and it just wouldn’t come off?
Cover it up by painting a drop cloth.
You’ll use this as a cover up
for the ugly places on your patio.
Don’t be afraid to give it some color or pattern—
bright colors suit outdoor spaces well.
Just remember to stay within the color wheel
of your patio furniture!
3.
Cover up water spots on your ceiling
with antique scarves held in place using thumbtacks.
Many older homes have at least a few water stains
in a ceiling somewhere.
Instead of trying to redo the sheetrock or paint,
cover it up with some beautiful scarves
stretched over the surface of the ceiling
and hung with thumbtacks.
Though you’ll need to cover the entire ceiling
in a given room,
it creates a soft and interesting look for any ceiling.
It’s an easy cover-up for something
that would otherwise be difficult and costly to repair.
4.
Use chalkboard paint to cover up black marks
on your white doors.
One of the most trendy finishes on the market today,
chalk board paint comes in handy
when you’d like to disguise some ugly accidents.
With white paint especially,
doors can get banged and scratched easily.
It doesn’t take long for a white door
to become littered with black scrape marks
from general use.
Chalk board paint is the perfect solution
because it not only covers up the marks,
but it also provides a nice drawing board
for children or your to-do list.
5.
Use fancy paint stirrers in a cool pattern
to cover up exposed screws on flat surfaces.
If you’re using furniture
which has surfaces with exposed screws,
dress it up a bit
using something that doesn’t cost a penny.
Paint stirrers are free at most hardware stores
and can be collected to become the new surface
of your furniture.
Glue the paint stirrers straight onto a flat surface
(like the side of a book shelf)
to get a cool pattern and cover up the exposed screws.
6.
Make a cool utility cover for the outside of your home
using plywood.
In this fix, you’ll use some plywood
and a few other simple materials
to create a cover for that ugly mess of utility boxes
on the side of your home.
It will take a bit of building and painting,
but the simple but classy look you’ll get
will hide those boxes.
You can even customize the look of the cover
by adding different colors, patterns, murals,
or even adding your house number or last name.
And it won’t prevent your utility company
from assessing your usage.
7.
Finish your ugly laminate counter top
with a DIY paint kit that looks like expensive granite.
Coming in all colors and textures,
paint kits can be easily bought online
or in a local hardware store.
It’s the perfect way to turn your drab laminate
counter top into something new and fresh.
It covers up any flaws of your countertop
while giving the look of an expensive granite counter.
This specific granite paint kit
comes with very specific instructions.
Though it’s not overly difficult,
there is a learning curve that comes
with doing things very precisely.
This kit is an excellent example
of how your DIY project can transform
your drab laminate counter
into an expensive-looking granite counter top.
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8. Construct a woven art piece
to cover up holes or scratches on your wall.
Woven wall hangings can be purchased
at a secondhand store or new,
but you can also craft one yourself.
Hide those ugly wall mishaps
that you can’t repaint
by covering them with a trendy woven piece.
It’s also customizable,
as you can do one more or less complex,
or with colors of your choice.
Relatively inexpensive, this is a great DIY project
that not many people have in their homes.
9. Assemble a crafty self-made light fixture cover
if you don’t like your current one.
If you’re not really a fan of the lighting fixtures
in your rental,
this is an easy way to fix it up
without breaking the rules.
It’s a simple DIY project using hoops
and canvas material.
You’ll make a hanger for it so that it can easily hang
from the original fixture.
It’s a classy way to cover up an ugly lighting option.
The great thing about DIY projects like this one
is that you can customize it
to meet your needs however you want.
10. Use fabric paint and a special medium
to complete this DIY upholstery cover for any chair
or ugly upholstered furniture.
Grandma’s old ratty upholstered chair that you inherited
can become a beautiful eye-catching addition
to your living room with this easy fix.
That old chair may look worn and dated,
but this fix will restore its vibrancy with a new look.
If a slip cover just isn’t working,
use some good quality fabric paint to cover it up!
Though it feels a bit like leather after painted,
it is a comfortable and affordable way
to change the look of a room.
11.
Add crown molding and use paint
to cleverly disguise cheap shelves.
Want to take your bookcase from a cheap look
to a custom look?
Add some crown molding to the top of the shelf,
while using extra wood to create some vertical dividers.
It varies your shelf sizes and shapes,
giving an interesting and custom look to your room.
This will take some measuring and cutting,
but will leave you with a shelf that isn’t
your typical Ikea buy.
You can also paint the back drop of the shelf
a different color to give it an additional pop.
12.
Transform your plane Jane light switch cover
into something interesting using a Mod Podge glue
and your favorite text.
Light switches are something you use
many times a day,
but the plain white covers
don’t usually keep your attention
or add anything to the look of the room.
Here’s a fun new way to give your walls
a little something extra.
By gluing a copy of a page from your favorite book
down to the light switch cover,
you’ll create a truly unique look
that is something you’ll enjoy
and talk to others about.
Use an exacto knife to trim it to fit the cover perfectly.
It’s fun and easy, and best of all cheap!
13.
Spray paint your ugly vinyl chair for a cool, fresh look.
Another way to hide an ugly chair cover
is to use specialty spray paint.
Maybe you’re not as great at painting
as you’d like to be,
so spray paint can be a good option.
Just find a few cans of vinyl spray paint
from a local auto parts store
and go to town with them!
It may change the texture of the fabric,
but it should still work fine and shouldn’t crack.
14.
Use metallic Sharpies to disguise old or rusted
metal furniture coverings.
Metallic sharpies aren’t only for professional
scrap-bookers.
With this easy fix, you can use them to cover up
ugly old rusty metallic parts of your home.
Chrome covers, chair legs, or table legs
are good options to use the metallic sharpies on.
Make sure the coverage looks even and smooth
before you allow it to dry.
It may also take a couple coats,
but when you’re finished it will look newer and brighter.
15.
For your ugly brown or grey folding chair,
use new fabric and some paint to make it into
an interesting room addition.
Everyone appreciates a pop of color
somewhere in a room.
Your eye is drawn to it.
Why not fix up that old folding chair
into a piece that makes your room pop?
Folding chairs are relatively easy to reupholster
and the painting should be easy as well.
Pick a fun fabric for the seat of the chair,
unfasten the seat, and recover.
Then it’s just a matter of finding a paint color
that goes well with the fabric.
Give it several coats of paint
and you’ll end up with a chair that adds to your room.
16.
Transform your outdated kitchen backsplash
into a clean, classy one using all-purpose paint.
We’ve all been there—
finding something outdated that doesn’t seem
to be easy thing to fix.
With a backsplash, it can be expensive
and time consuming to order all new tiles or textures.
With some moderate grouting
and some all-purpose paint,
you can exchange your outdated backsplash
for a clean new look.
17.
Fix your ugly chrome-finish fireplace in under 24 hours
by using white wash and all-purpose paint.
In this DIY fix to hide an outdated fireplace,
you’ll follow steps to whitewash the red bricks,
paint any mantle or shelves,
and then touch up the brass surrounding the fireplace.
Although this sounds specific,
the principles can be followed
for any kind of fireplace set up.
It’s a great and fun way to give your living area
a whole new sophisticated look
in a short amount of time.
18.
Hide those hazy glass shower doors
by hanging new curtains.
After a few years of use, shower doors
quickly become hazy and look dated.
If you’re tired of trying to clean the haze off
those ugly shower doors,
you can easily cover this section of your bathroom
by hanging some new curtains with a long tension rod
in front of the doors.
It’s an easy fix for a big problem in the bathroom.
19.
Use a collage of art of your choice to hide an ugly wall.
Still looking for creative ways
to cover the flaws on your wall ?
A trendy way to add some interest to your room
and also cover up the ugly part of the wall
is to find some items you’d like
to hang in a new collage.
Family photos, interesting art pieces,
fabric in a frame, or anything else you’d like
to put in your collage will work great.
The perfect thing about this option
is that it is so flexible—you can hang anything
you’d like in your collage.
20.
Hide your dog food and water bowl in a drawer.
One of the big eyesores in any pet owner’s home
is the food and water dish.
They are also messy, getting knocked over constantly.
Clean it up and keep it that way by putting
the dishes in a reachable drawer
that can be pulled out for use
and then pushed back in when not in use.
You can pull out the drawer and your pet has instant
and direct access to eat from the drawer
instead of the floor.
Though it could take up a good bit of room,
adding an additional set of drawers for your
pet’s food and water bowls can give you
extra storage as well.
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