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How far do you have to travel to fetch a mop when there’s a spill? Or do you keep it shoved in the space beside the fridge? Here’s a fantastic solution: this pull-out keeps the cleaning essentials hidden away and beautifully organised – ready to clean up spills immediately. Amazingly, this broom cupboard will only steal 200 millimetres of floor space from your kitchen, but having the broom, dustpan and mop on hand right when you need them will prove to be one of life’s essential luxuries. Tell usWhat innovative inclusions have improved the functionality of your kitchen? Share pictures and ideas in the Comments.MoreBrowse more kitchen photos
Paint over itOne of the easiest ways to transform a less-than-perfect fence or wall is with paint. It will give you a sophisticated and timeless look, and will ensure that the planting, rather than the wall, is the standout feature. To achieve a quality finish, ensure you buy the correct paint, rollers and brushes for the job. A masonry wall, for example, will require special external masonry paint, and if the wall is on the large side it may be quicker and easier to apply paint with a spray gun rather than a brush or roller. It’s worth buying the best you can afford. We find that good-quality paint is easier to apply and gives a far better finish. Porter’s Paints’ ‘Putty’ (a muddy caramel) and Dulux’s ‘Luck’ (a deep charcoal) are two of our current favourites – they complement timber well and look stunning against greenery.For something a little bit different, consider applying a specialist paint finish, such as a rust or copper effect, to an unsightly fence or wall. It will give the area the appearance of naturally aged metal. Porter’s Paints does a great range that’s suitable for outdoor use.
Pleated insect screens: Pleated screens require less space than retractable screens when pushed or stacked aside. This is because the retractable screen needs a larger cassette for the screen to roll into, whereas the pleated screen folds back on itself.This house features a 612 Retractable Pleated Insect Screen from Brio, with pleats that concertina or stack when the screen is retracted. It can be used in conjunction with bi-fold, sliding, stacking and French doors for openings up to nine metres.
Insect screensInsect screens will help keep bugs outside, while allowing for natural air flow, sunlight and views. They come in a variety of styles, mesh types and mechanisms, and are typically used in conjunction with, rather than in place of, external glass doors.Retractable insect screens: The house above has a roll-away Infinity Zipline insect screen from Freedom Retractable Screens. Spanning up to nine metres, the roll-away insect screen can be used in conjunction with bi-fold, stacking and French doors, and pillar-less corners. It can also be fitted into a recessed track for a more streamlined look.
LouvresLouvre windows and doors feature small, rectangular blades, that allow for ventilation, light and a visual connection with the outside environment. Louvres can be adjustable or fixed. Adjustable styles allow you to pivot the blades to facilitate light and air flow. With fixed louvres, the angle of the blades cannot be adjusted.
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