FLOATING SHELVES Put up box

Metod wall cabinets, from £70; Skadis pegboard combination, £38; Hektar wall light, £15, all Ikea

Fit in a work desk

Stop a run of built-in cupboards short to fit in a compact desk area – perfect for teens and beyond. A pegboard painted the same colour as the walls is a great place to store pots of pens, pencils and stationery.