EASY STYLE UPDATES
CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW
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1 REFRESH YOUR KITCHEN WITH WALLPAPER
Kitchen cabinets might be expensive and tricky to change, but wallpapering the space above a worktop will update your look in a matter of hours. Choose a boldly patterned design that contrasts with your existing unit colour. Finish with a new wall shelf to display favourite pieces.
2 ADD PATTERN TO YOUR WORK SPACE
Make your home office feel as appealing as possible with colours and patterns that’ll boost your mood. Whether your go-to choice would be soothing neutrals, or you’re more drawn to happy, vibrant shades, use the blinds on your windows to add a hit of colour and pattern that creates decorative interest and brings the room to life.
STYLE TIP
This smart geo design from Hillarys is a classic pattern that won’t date
FABRIC CHEAT SHEET
3 Add stickon LED lighting to a display unit to illuminate what's inside – ideal for a drinks cabinet.
4 CREATEAN AUTUMNAL DISPLAY
Update a fireplace with a nod to the new season. Collect a mixture of pumpkins, squashes and gourds and pile up alongside dried flowers and seedheads in small vases. Finish with candles for a cosy glow.
5 HOW TO WOW WITH A GALLERY WALL
Make a personalised backdrop with a gallery wall.
■ Collect your favourite prints and objects to display. Think outside the box: framing old postcards or a child’s artwork can look stylish.
■ Choose similar frames and stick to artwork that uses the same colour palette for a cohesive look. Adding in a few unusual shapes, like crockery, will make it much more interesting – and groups of three are visually pleasing.
■ Lay out your selection of artwork and objects on the floor and play about with the order and spacing until you are happy with the design.
■ Start with the top left corner and hang this one first. Use sticky picture hooks for ease, although you’ll need stronger fixings for anything heavy.
■ Once you’re happy, measure the distance to the next frame and mark with pencil, repeating the process until you have filled your wall.
