Ideal Home

Weekend decorator

1 GET ORGANISED WITH STORAGE

The start of a new year is a great time to have a declutter and put some good storage options in place. Start by looking at how you can make the best of an under stairs area, with hooks for coats and bags, baskets for shoes and a handy bench seat. Make it more attractive by wallpapering or painting the back wall, giving this mini space its own identity and turning it into an area you’ll want to show off.

2 UPDATE AN OFFICE

Whether it’s wallpaper or a mural,

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