Style at Home (UK)

Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE

Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that’ll ring the changes in your home without turning into a full redo

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Add a sunny colour pop shelf

Utilise wall space by extending the mantel to reach the width of the room, then inject a vibrant block of colour by painting the shelf the same colour as the wall below. Wood panelling adds to the cosy country cabin feel and the zesty yellow walls teamed with a relaxed denim sofa bring a contempora­ry edge.

corkboard panel fixed above a chest is a clever way to hang jewellery. Loop necklaces over pins, while earrings can be pushed straight into the cork.

CREATE A VANITY STYLINGSTA­TION

Use a contrastin­g paint to create a headboard in your bedroom, by painting a large rectangle on the wall behind your bed. In lieu of a picture rail, paint a band of colour 20cm down from the ceiling, to create the feeling of modern grandeur.

Double up on storage space

Make the most of the space either side of a bathroom vanity unit by adding two tall cabinets. Not only will they frame it nicely, but they will provide plenty of storage. These cabinets started life as bookcases, but have been given a smart lick of paint and ribbed glass film too.

CREATE ROOM FEATURES WITH PAINT

Bubble candle holder, £13, Sass & Belle

In a box room, make a feature of a high shelf on decorative brackets, with grab-handle baskets that fit flush to the ceiling, for storage that doesn’t intrude too much into the space.

UTILISE CEILING SPACE

 ?? ?? Upper wall in All White estate emulsion, £49.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Lower wall in Chartreuse Charm easycare washable & tough matt, £33.64 for 2.5ltr, Dulux
Upper wall in All White estate emulsion, £49.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Lower wall in Chartreuse Charm easycare washable & tough matt, £33.64 for 2.5ltr, Dulux

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