Scrap the packaging
and keep your clothes
pegs, laundry powders,
liquids and tablets in
clear jars, proving even
the everyday can look
irresistibly attractive.Fancy a little DIY action?
Try making, painting and
slipping an X-shaped
‘wine divide’ inside a
cabinetry cube. You
can’t beat it for a pretty
display of rolled towels.BATHROOM + LAUNDRY
Decorator’s tips
n Consider a hostess trolley you can
wheel to the bath so everything’s on hand- bath products, books, a glass of wine!
n Need more towel rails? Evenly space
towel bars on the back of your bathroom
door for a space-efficient remedy.
n Keep only what’s necessary like two
sets of towels per family member. Resist
the urge to keep worn or damaged items.
n Let’s hear it for the lazy Susan. Not
just for kitchens, this handy turntable in
a corner cabinet is ideal in the laundry.
storagesolutions
Taking it to the top
Extend laundry shelving and cabinets to
the ceiling for bulk items and those you rarely
need and your benchtop will be free of clutter.
Keep a stepladder handy for easy access. For a
schmick look, colour coordinate your storage.Pallet hack
Time to get your DIY groove on
and upcycle pallets and reclaimed
wood into a neat vanity complete
with storage. If you’re a novice,
ask a tradie friend for help with the
construction and always leave the
plumbing to the professionals.Photography GAP Interiors/Colin Poole, timeincukcontent.com68 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, FEBRUARY 2017 bhg.com.au