Clever decorating STORAGE IDEAS
Reclaim your space with these simple but clever ways to stash away the clutter
Hang shoe cabinets in the hallway
Attach in a grid format to give a wall of slim storage, plus a display surface. Wall-mounting keeps the floor clear and opens up the space. Give it a twist Build in an upholstered bench and hang a double row of cabinets so they form a back rest.
Make a designer-look media unit
Fix an MDF panel to the wall and mount your TV and two floating shelves on it. Hide junk in a drawer unit and drum storage stools. Give it a twist Painting the area black or slate grey will camouflage the television.
Attach bed slats to make a hanging rack
This wall rack is a set of webbingmounted bed slats hung from a couple of wall hooks, providing space to hang kitchen essentials. Give it a twist Use it as a pinboard/storage solution in a child’s bedroom or utility room.
Build an upholstered banquette bench
Back-to-wall seating means you can push your table right back with handy storage below. An upholstered seat and backrest makes it cosy. Give it a twist Make space for a glass-fronted cabinet to keep dining essentials close to hand.
Add a bed-end console
Boost bedroom storage with a row of low cabinets at the end of the bed – great in a study-bedroom for books and paperwork. Choose a unit that matches the bed width. Give it a twist Increase the impact of a feature wall by using offcuts of the same wallpaper to panel the cupboard inserts.
Utilise an alcove for a laundry store
Chunky shelves and some lovely woven baskets is all it takes to create a home for linens. Fix the bottom shelf high enough to fit laundry baskets beneath.
Give it a twist Hang a simple linen curtain on a rail across the alcove when you want to hide it all away.