Paint a blackboard

Mark out a rectangle using masking tape and fill it in with blackboard paint, to make a feature that is part memo board and part wall art.

Give it a twist…..

Blackboards don’t have to be black; make yours a talking point by painting it blue, green or pink (from Rust-oleum).

Blackboard in Rust-oleum Black matt chalkboard paint, £12 for 750ml, B&Q. Earth table, from £499; bench, from £199, both Furniture Village. Natterbox chairs, £360 for two, Loaf ON DISPLAY Fix pegs to the wall within the painted area to hang plants, keys or storage baskets