frankie Magazine – September-October 2019

1. Collect several pieces of artatvarioussizes–theycould
   be posters, printouts, photos, postcards or anything made
   of paper that makes you smile.


2. 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.


3. 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.)


4. 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.

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