How to Hide Unattractive Areas in Your Home

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According to research commissioned by Terry’s Fabrics, Brits spend, on average, 69 days a year wondering how we can update our homes. We spend an average of £1,508 on interiors every year, which equates to over £2.9 billion a year across the country.

Obviously we all want our homes to look and feel good, but there is no denying that there are certain areas of the home that can be problematic. Some areas are generally unsightly and require a great deal of imagination, creativity and elbow grease to bring them up to standard.

These areas are often the most functional aspects of a home that stand out such as conspicuous boilers to awkwardly placed pipes, cables and appliances. These things can disrupt the overall aesthetic flow and visual appeal of a room.

But how do we overcome the issue of eyesores around the home? Let’s take a look at some useful techniques to disguise unattractive areas and better incorporate them into our interior design.

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