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Be magnetic An alternative way to store metal tools is to run a couple of magnetic strips along your shed wall and suspend brushes, pliers and so on. Small items, such as pencils and plant labels, can be stored in metal tins attached to the strip. If children have access to the shed, however, ensure this is fixed high up the wall to keep sharp items away from small hands.

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Create crafty storage Jars are the ideal storage vessels for all the bits and bobs needed for crafting and making. Use them to store buttons, sequins, beads, thread and more. You could even stick the lids to the underside of a shelf, so the jars can be stored clear of the worktop but still within easy reach.

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Craft a notice board For a notice board that has you reaching for the pins, upcycle an old picture frame with a framed panel of fabric. That way, even if your moodboard or weekly to-do list is empty, you’ll still have a standout feature in your home office.

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Lay your hat Pegboard can be cut to size to add extra storage where it’s needed – and the owners of the kitchen above have done just that with a narrow section that keeps cycling helmets out of the way. Pegboard is generally made from perforated hardboard, which can be cut to the size required with a table or circular saw, making it easy to customise.

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Close up, you can see the pegboard creates a repository for everything from mugs and a chopping board to a grater and kitchen roll. If you’re after large sheets of pegboard like this, builder’s and timber merchants are the best places to buy them.

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shelving & window seat

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all around cupboards/windowseat

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study

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Show your individuality with a feature wall Wallpapers and murals offer a multitude of options for creating a bespoke wall with a message. The wall of musical notation in this room provides a unique insight into the sort of work that goes on here.

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This day bed becomes a great place for a spot of relaxation and has built-in drawers underneath to hide all those box files and ring binder

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To free up floor space, Moss took her office storage vertical.

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Go wild with your wreaths… The imagination knows no bounds when it comes to Christmas decorations. Here, a wreath is made from book pages. Formed into cones, the pages are attached to each other in a large circle. It looks great hung against a simple white wall.

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interesting -maybe postcards too

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Either splatter the paint à la Jackson Pollack or use a simple stencil or stamp with fabric paint to create a repeating pattern, like the hearts shown here. Practice your design on paper and scraps of cloth first, until you’ve mastered the tools you are using.

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Positioning a mural behind your desk is a wise move that ensures you don’t get distracted from what you’re working on, but only have to turn around when you want to leave the mundane world of work behind and lose yourself in nature.

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