Roman blind

Window dressings shouldn’t be an afterthought – they’re like that one beautiful accessory which makes an outfit perfect

● 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

1. Measure the length and height of each of the drawers at the bottom of the wardrobe. Using these measurements, mark the dimensions with a pencil and ruler on the back of a sheet of reeded MDF. 2. Cu

Whether concealing open storage, disguising a bulky appliance or dressing the space beneath a sink, fabric skirts offer a pretty and easy DIY alternative to solid cabinetry

Libby Earle shows how to improve privacy and shelter on board

Craft is used in a smart way in the bedroom of this London pied-à-terre, where Sarah Peake, founder of Studio Peake, has honed a scheme that pays thoughtful attention to detail and embraces the owner’s love of fabric.