Ingenious Designer Decorating Secrets That Won't Break the Bank

Most of us have had to deal with an unsightly but unavoidable home evil like exposed pipes, ductwork, or an ugly, nonworking fireplace, but coming up with an affordable resolution can feel daunting. When the designers at Massucco Warner Miller were faced with the dilemma of making a distracting HVAC unit less noticeable, they turned to grasscloth wallpaper. By covering the wall and the unit in the same wallpaper and snapping the panel back into place, you hardly notice the unit. The team recommends trying this with an accent wall or even a screen to keep costs at a minimum.