How to Hide Ugly Walls and Curtains

Spruce up boring, ugly walls with new color and design.

Wall paint color and curtain style are a matter of personal taste. You may like lace curtains and pink walls, while your friend finds the combination a bit too tacky. Painting your walls a new color and installing new curtains takes time and money. Hiding your curtains and walls is a much cheaper way to redecorate a room. Give your room a new look with inexpensive decorations or items found around your home.

Things You'll Need

• Wall art
• Furniture
• Fabric or blanket
• Wallpaper

Instructions

1. Hang up a large piece of artwork over the wall you want to hide. Artwork may not look appropriate in certain rooms depending on the theme and purpose of the room. For instance, a large movie poster might look strange in the kitchen.

2. Place furniture in front of the wall or curtains. In a bedroom, put a tall, wide dresser against the wall. In the living room, try a bookcase or two.

3. Hang a sheet of fabric over the wall or window. Most craft stores will cut a sheet of fabric to match your wall's measurements. A blanket or attractive tapestry works well, too.

4. Cover the ugly walls with new wallpaper. If you're renting, ask your landlord's permission.

References

• Apartment Ratings: 6 Ways to Cover Up an Ugly Wall Color