Transform an unused area into an orderly prep zone for wrapping, crafting and other joyful pursuits.
‘Polished’ MDF and metal shelves, $129 each, Pottery Barn Kids. ‘Van Gogh’ elm kitchen bench on castors, $1999, Provincial Home Living. Menu ‘Afteroom’ wood and metal stool, $675, Top3 by Design. ‘Industria X’ plywood and metal trolley on wheels, $2000, Koskela. ‘Waratah Wonder’ wool rug (2x3m), $5460, Designer Rugs. Wall painted Endure Interior Matt Finish paint in Beige Mirage, $72/4L, Taubmans. ON BENCH Paper dispenser, POA, Finmark. ONTROLLEY, TOP SHELF ‘Snow Berry’ styrofoam garland, $65, My Christmas. ‘Glitz’ wreath with spray-painted natural leaves in Champagne Gold, $33, Koch & Co. ‘Glitter’ feather wreath in Blush, $80, Down To The Woods. ON SECOND SHELF Metal basket in Copper, $38, Pulp Creative Paper. ‘Honeycomb’ paper ornaments, $12/each, Down To The Woods. Wool tree ornament, $25, Papaya. Hay glass containers in Peach, $33, and Milk, $43, Cult. ON THIRD SHELF Vintage wooden bobbin, $25, Green Kitten Vintage. ‘Muskhane’ felt vase in Grey, $35, and felt bowl in White, $53, Pulp Creative Paper. ‘Giant Merino’ wool yarn, $68/1kg, The Fat Yarn Store. ‘Mini Aykasa’ plastic folding boxes, $5 each, Pulp Creative Paper. OPPOSITE ‘Mixed Pine’garland and string lights (as before). For similar ladder, try Bunnings. Wall, ladder and shelves all painted Endure Interior Matt Finish in Azure Green, $85/4L, Taubmans. ON TOP SHELF Vintage ikebana vase, $475, Vampt Vintage Design. Tom Dixon metal shoe ornament in Copper, $330, Dedece. Felted-wool ball wreath, $100, Pulp Creative Paper. ON MIDDLE SHELF Candle and candle ring (as before). Vintage bronze vase, $275, Planet.Hay glass container (as before). Vintage ceramic vase, $56, Planet. ON BOTTOM SHELF ‘Elfin’ vase (as before). Ceramic vase, $550, Planet. Vintage low ikebana vase, $475, Vampt Vintage Design. Tom Dixon ‘Bell’ steel table lamp in Copper, $980, Dedece. For Where to Buy, see page 212. #