KEEP A LID
ON BOXES AND
BASKETS TO
AVOID DUST15
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BE INVENTIVE
WITH YOUR
STORAGE, SUCH
AS OLD TINS OR
HAT BOXES, OR
BASKETS
FROM GOOD
HOMEWARES
STORES. MAKE
A COLLECTION
FOR MAXIMUM
IMPACT AND
FUNCTIONALITY.
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When filling walls with shelves it can take up space you might use for
hanging artworks, so think outside the square and lean artworks on
open shelves to provide visual variety – they look less formal than when
hanging on the wall. If you can, direct a spotlight onto your favourite items.10
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PEGBOARDS ARE IDEAL FOR STORING KITCHEN
PARAPHERNALIA, TOOLS AND KIDS’ TOYS. THE BEAUTY
IS YOU CAN SHIFT THE PINS AROUND ACCORDING TOWHAT YOU WANT TO USE IT FOR. ONE HANDY TIP IS TO
PLACE BITS OF DOWEL IN A PEGBOARD BASE TOCREATE DIVIDERS FOR DISHES IN A KITCHEN DRAWER.
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Reach for the ceiling for your storage solutions
to make use of your entire wall. Store the least-used
items on the less-accessible top levels and the everyday
pieces at eye level. You could include a ladder to give
you access to the high shelves, which will also
become a graphic decorative feature in itself.In small bathrooms
with minimal
cabinetry, keep your
clean towels rolled
and stacked to create
more surface space.
Or keep them rolled
up in a basket if you
don’t have shelf space.ATTACH HOOKS TO A
WALL IN HALLWAYS,DRESSING ROOMS OR
BEDROOMS FOR HATS,SCARVES, JEWELLERY
OR WALL HANGINGS ORCOLLECTIBLES, AND
GROUP THEM FOREFFECT. THIS NOT ONLY
LOOKS IMPRESSIVE, ITALSO CREATES A PLACE
TO STORE ITEMS THATARE USUALLY TRICKY TO
FIND A SPOT FOR.Make your furniture work
harder and do double
duty, especially if you live
in a small home where
every inch of space counts.
Put your feet up on an
ottoman, while spare
blankets rest inside during
their summer hibernation,
or include storage under
a built-in banquette.
Same goes for coffee
tables – think drawers
underneath or a lift-up
top; great for board games
or large Lego collections.@reallivingmag
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