15 Clever Home Hacks For Decor-Lovers

1 Fix a Saggy Sofa

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia

The good news is that you aren't stuck with your saggy sofa. This trick makes it look brand new!

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2 Turn Ladders Into Shoe Racks

We've seen ladders used for everything from towel racks to bookshelves, but this is just as pretty as it is practical.

Photo by Chellise Michael via Homepolish

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3 Display Art With Hangers

Such a fun way to break outside of the frame box and try something unexpected.

Source: Instagram user sarahshermansamuel

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4 Spray-Paint Accents

Whether it's a mug or a sculpture or the legs of a bench, you'd be surprised at how far some spray paint can go in improving your accents.

Photo by Ruth Eileen Photography via Style Me Pretty

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5 Ditch the Bar Cart For a Bar Bookshelf

If you don't have a bar cart, don't sweat it. We love the convenience of converting a small bookcase into a well-stocked bar.

Photo by Katie Kett via The Everygirl

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6 Take Trays Up a Notch With Paper Strips

Trays have endless uses, making them a no-fail gift for both the entertainer and the design-lover. Sure, you could buy a tray, but this paper-strip DIY is easy and customizable.

Photo by Fellow Fellow via Say Yes to Hoboken

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7 Hang Artwork With Cables

Not only does this save your walls from ugly nail markings, but it creates a cool hanging effect in any room.

Source: Max Kim-Bee for Domino

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8 Cover Up Ugly Power Cords

Two words — DIY camouflage. Instead of hiding cords under rugs, keep them in plain sight after they've been covered with jute rope.

Source: The Vow

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9 Use a Mini Desk as a Nightstand

Why limit your nightstand to just one purpose? Small enough to nestle into a tight corner but large enough to accommodate a petite chair, this piece doubles as a desk.

Photo by Michelle Drewes for Kate Collins Interiors

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10 Decorate With Washi Tape

Easy idea: decorate small accessories with washi tape, like this DIY vase. Or you can use it to hang artwork.

Source: How About Orange

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11 Stack Planters Together

For an easy garden update, try this stacked planter DIY. By putting two Ikea planters together (each about $2!), you can give your patio a midcentury-modern look for less.

Source: Brady Bunch Remodel

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12 Use Rollers to Get the Wallpaper Effect

If you're intimidated by wallpaper, try something else that's similar: modern rollers come in patterns that range from feminine florals to faux bois and will instantly transform your walls.

Source: NotWallpaper

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13 Treat Toast Racks as Mail Organizers

Pretty vintage toast racks have resurfaced in homes for a completely different purpose. Turns out, the gaps are actually perfect for organizing mail.

Source: Justin Bernhaut for Domino

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14 Cover a Fireplace Screen With Wallpaper

If your fireplace is out of commission or you have no use for it, cover the screen with a graphic wallpaper pattern, and it'll become a focal point of the room.

PS There are plenty of other unexpected uses for wallpaper, like wrapping vases.

Photo by James Carrière via DIY Magazine

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