Cover drawers

Revive a bland basic with the addition of textured wallpaper. Apply to the fronts of a simple Ikea chest of drawers, adding sleek handles, for a touch of designer chic.

Give it a twist…..

Once papered, paint the whole cabinet a dark green or navy to bring it bang up to date

Anaglypta Hive wallpaper, £11.50 a roll, Wallpaper Direct. Koppang unit, £135, Ikea. Magni leather handles, £13.99 each, Dowsing & Reynolds. Black 8mm steel rods, £5.82 for six, Metals4u