- Collect several pieces of artatvarioussizes–theycould
be posters, printouts, photos, postcards or anything made
of paper that makes you smile. - Ensure all your prints are nice and fl at. Unroll themif
necessary and pop some heavy books on top of thecurled
edges for a while. - Figure out your layout – where do you want each printtogo?
(Then again, you might prefer to play it by ear as you popeach
piece in place.) - Give the wall a wipe down with some isopropyl rubbing
alcohol, which can be nabbed from your local hardwarestore,
supermarket or chemist.
5.Oncethewallisdry,beginstickingupyourart.Useasmall
pieceofdouble-sided removable tape in each corner of the
prints–thiswill make doubly sure they stay put.6.You’rebest off placing the larger artworks fi rst, then fi lling
gapsandouter edges with smaller items. Adjust positions as
yougo–ifyou’re careful, the tape won’t take any paint with it.7.Whenyou’re happy with your layout, it’s time to add the
washitape.Use a mix of complementary colours, clashing
patternsorstick to one design if you prefer. Simply lay strips
ofthetapealong each edge of a print, creating a self-adhesive
frame.Before long, you’ll have an eye-catching, rental-friendly
gallerywall!Chooseeffi cient furniture Some pieces of furniture work
twiceashard, like a decorative trunk, a hollowed-out pouf,
abedframe with drawers or a coffee table with shelves fi tted
underneath. Pick up items that are nice-looking and functional,
too–bonus points if they sport closable doors so your unsightly
cluttercan be hidden away.Makeyour own modular shelves Pick up a bunch of wooden
cratesindifferent sizes, paint the insides in pretty pastel hues,
stackthem in an interesting formation, then secure them
withbulldog clips. Ta-da! You have simple, creative, modular
shelvingthat can be rearranged whenever you see fi t.Createbonus bathroom space When it comes to storage,
notallbathrooms are created equal. Nab some over-the-door
hooksorlean a decorative ladder against the wall and you’ve
gotextra space to hang your towels post-shower. Use
inexpensive baskets and trays to keep your make-up and
bathroom bits organised, or nab a narrow storage unit that
canbeslipped into overlooked nooks and crannies (between
thevanity and bath, for instance).Embrace wardrobe alternatives No built-in? No worries.
Aportable wooden clothing rack will sort you out, and you can
evengive it a lick of colourful paint for some extra pizzazz.
Achestof drawers is invaluable for folded duds if it’s in your
budget,and there are plenty of zip-up storage containers that will
slideeasily under your bed from places like IKEA and Bunnings.Givedrills the heave-ho Thanks to telescopic shelving units,
youcanadd storage to any room with no tools or hands-on
skillsrequired. The adjustable poles are pressure-mounted
betweenthe fl oor and ceiling so they stay in place and won’t
damageyour walls – plus, they come in a range of different
shapesand sizes.Rollwith it Here’s a wheely good idea: score extra counter
spaceand storage in the kitchen with a mobile bar cart or
chopping block. You can roll it out when you’re getting busy
withsome meal prep, then push it aside the rest of the time
tostorepots and pans, plates or bottles.so e nift (lck of)
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