Hiding Indoor Trash Cans Is Easy With This One Beautiful Design Solution

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Trash cans are not the prettiest essential, but they can even be a genuine eyesore when they are out in the open in your kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom. Unfortunately, it's necessary to have them for their intended purpose. If you don't have the space, it becomes difficult to conceal them, and you also may not have the skills to DIY a wooden enclosure to hide it. You might even lack the budget for a major remodel to install cabinetry to put your trash can out of sight. However, there may be a more straightforward solution you haven't thought of just yet. One surprisingly simple way that you can hide your trash can is by using portable folding screens, which have the added benefit of enhancing your room's decor.

 Folding screens are free-standing, versatile panels that are hinged together. They are most often used to separate a space or block a view of something, which makes them the perfect choice for concealing your trash can. Room dividers are also a unique design trend that are coming back into style and transforming homes.

You can find a strategic place to put the screen, such as right in the corner of the bathroom or next to a utility closet in the den. When you ensure your trash can goes behind it and out of sight, it helps turn that spot into a more beautiful space. Since the folding screen is portable, you can move or fold it at any time when needing to move your trash or take it out. Choose your style with care, since there are many options ranging from woven to more rustic, such as this Svimi Folding Privacy Screen.

Whatever style you decide to go with, be intentional about incorporating it in the room's decor so that it can blend in and showcase your overall aesthetic. For example, if you have many wood accents in your bedroom, you might want to include a wood-paneled screen to match the style, like this Cozy Castle Wood Room Divider. You can include indoor plants or added decor features on the floor at the base of your screens for an added touch of style.