Turn your bookshelf into a style statement

Hoteliers know a thing or two about decor – why not bring that five-star feeling to your place, too?

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1 Begin by constructing an IKEA Billy/Oxberg bookcase with doors, but don’t attach the doors just yet. You can add additional units to make a larger piece, like Dee. 2 Remove any unfixed shelves and p

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In this Victorian two-bedroom cottage, a Herefordshire shop owner has found the perfect backdrop for her handcrafted artisanal collections

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