Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home

DIY PANTRY To make the most of her small space, Tara used the end of her built-in fridge-freezer to create her shelf system. For added interest, she painted the panel in chalkboard paint and stained the timber planks for a stylish finish. Using a tape measure, mark where you want each shelf to sit and use a spirit level and one of the shelves to draw it out. Attach the brackets to the wood first and then drill pilot holes into the chalkboard panel; this will make screwing them in easier.