How to hack a flatpack wardrobe

● tape measure ● black Sharpie pen ● long straight-edge ruler ● craft knife or scissors ● black electrical tape (or black self-adhesive lead tape) ● wooden batten (optional) ● clamps (optional) ● old

My husband, Graham, and I weren’t sure about this ex-rental when we began searching for our first family home, but my estate agent cousin pointed out the positives in its location, the big garden and

Kitchen trends can come and go, but when a trend combines style with function, it’s here to stay. This year, it’s all about layering – using hidden storage and zoned areas to keep prep space neat and

● tape measure ● base fabric (patterned or plain) ● long ruler ● fabric pencil ● dressmaker’s scissors ● lining fabric ● pins ● thread ● needle ● sewing machine (optional) ● wooden dowel pieces ● iron

A BEAUTIFUL CLOTHING COLLECTION DESERVES TO BE WELL HOUSED, AND LONDON’S BEST DRESSED ARE CONSTANTLY CHALLENGED BY A LACK OF STORAGE SPACE. ARABELLA YOUENS ASKS THE EXPERTS FOR THE SOLUTIONS

Upcycling old furniture is a wonderful way to breathe new life into a piece you have fallen out of love with. This idea capitalises on the natural colour and grain of the wood. These show through, mak