Open shelving is a great way to keep kitchen implements to hand and show off your favourite plates. Keep the look bright and cheerful with zingy yellow appliances.
1/10 Open kitchen shelves
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2/10 Bedroom clothes rail and cabinet
Using hanging rails and glass-fronted display cabinets gives bright sweaters, pretty scarves and floral tunics the chance to shine as part of the bedroom décor.
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3/10 Home office storage in a suitcase
Keep your e-reader or tablet looking good with stylishly designed covers, popping them and any accessories, cables and chargers into vintage-style suitcases for pretty home office storage.
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4/10 Utility room cupboard
A well organised utility cupboard is a joy to behold and makes light work of keeping home essentials accessible. Any extra mops and brooms can be propped up in a jolly storage bin.
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5/10 Bedroom box frames
Ornate picture frame storage units are perfect for bedroom bits and pieces. Choose a wall-mounted version, or stand one on a bedside table. Paint them up and back with wallpaper offcuts.
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6/10 Cool bathroom trolley
Include practical storage that won’t detract from a serene spa-style bathroom. This neat storage trolley can be wheeled to within easy reach of the bath, while a ladder and basket take care of towels.
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7/10 Kitchen canister storage
Store kitchen basics in vintage-style canisters inside cubby-hole shelving. A shopping trolley made from recycled materials will save your back on trips to the shops.
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8/10 Country bedroom with painted storage
Painted, panelled furniture such as this wardrobe will evoke an air of calm in a country bedroom. Opt for an off-white or stone finish and dress the bed with toning pastel cushions.
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9/10 Cottage kitchen cupboard
Vamp up the vintage feel of an old kitchen cabinet with a distressed paint finish, then line the back with a cheerful yellow wallpaper. It’s the perfect home for a collection of bee-motif pots.
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10/10 Hallway hanging space
Bring a little lateral thinking to a hallway corner, providing extra hanging space with a vintage luggage rack and topping up your shoe storage using a three-tier plant pot ladder.
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