Have you got some ugly items you would love to store away? These tips will help you conceal the aesthetically displeasing things in your house.
In the home many items look messy because they are not put away. However, some items look really ugly because they are ugly, not just because they are out and in view. Even worse, those items might be more challenging to conceal, making it even harder to boost your overall aesthetic. To help you overcome the visual impact of some ugly home items, check out these handy tips:
Wires A lot of the items we own have wires attached to them, which are really messy and ugly to look at. One easy way to tidy these items is to Velcro them together so at the least they are grouped and somewhat controlled. Wires can also be:
● Stored in a suitable box or rack when not in use
● Hidden using painters tape
● Mounted using Velcro strips or mounting tape
● Run behind the walls
There are lots of ways to conceal wires, and any electricity work needs to be done safely in all instances.
Use Baskets, Tubs or Trays
Sometimes ugly items look better in attractive tubs, baskets and trays, which are cost-effective options easy to apply.
Place Items In Cheap Self Storage
If the issue is that there are ugly items that are large and you don’t have room to conceal them, low-price self storage could be an option. Sports equipment, camping gear and large garden tools, clothes or furniture out of season are great examples of uglier items that would be great candidates for low cost self storage.
Align The Pet Accessories With Your Decor
Items like pet food, toys and grooming items are perfect for a locked box or a basket that you can store away from your pet. When it comes to their litter tray, water bowl and other items, consider treating their space as an extension of your home. You can actually make their decor match yours, with a little bit of selective purchasing and creativity. You can get cactus shaped cat scratching posts, end table dog crates and even egg chairs for cats!
Ditch The Unwanted Ugly Items
The less ugly items you have, the less there are to conceal, right? So it makes sense to have a little bit of a declutter during this process. Ditch anything you feel is ugly and you don’t need or like, as well as broken items and anything that just doesn’t serve a purpose.
Choose To Display The Items Instead
Sometimes items look ugly because they are not displayed correctly. Random toiletries, for example, can look pretty displayed on a shelf in a group, or put into a basket together. Different items of the same colour can be grouped together and suddenly look purposeful. Camera lenses and other technical equipment can look nice if it is displayed on a shelf, perhaps with some photos you have taken. So, if storing items is tricky, try finding new ways to display the items as an alternative. The tips above can help you store and conceal ugly household items in a way that maintains your household aesthetic. There’s always a way to make things look better, it’s just a case of trying things out and seeing what works.
