Smart storage

Redpop bedside table with rattan door, £155, La Redoute

Lucretia wide solid wood sideboard, £369.99, Wayfair

Black rectangle wall mirror with hidden storage, £25, Oliver Bonas

Gamlehult footstool with storage, £60, Ikea

S M A R T S T O R AG E

Hide away those items you don ’t know where to put with these nifty dual-purpose solutions

Bamboo laundry ladder, £35, Dunelm Aria coffee table and storage ottoman in Peacock, £439.99, My Furniture

Pink velvet storage ottoman, £220, The French Bedroom Company Avon wall-mounted home office desk, £148.80, Office Boffins

Hidey-Ho side table, £195, Loaf

Pia two-tone cheval mirror, £164, Maisons du Monde

Stria wall mirror with shelves, £159, Made

W A L L D I S P L A Y

We ’ re thinking outside the box for creative ways to design a feature wall. From wooden boxes to wall baskets, add a new dimension to your space with these fun and playful ideas

Basket beauty Basket weave is a real art form in itself, so we think it deserves to be up on the wall. No longer limited to bags and planters, this round wall basket display brings texture, depth and an organic feel to a room.

Small wall baskets, from £23; extra large basket, £70, The Basket Room

Top Tip Use the items on your shelf to add a secondary accent colour into your scheme, then pull it into the room using a few so furnishings Build it in Built-in shelving across an entire wall adds instant depth and texture to your space, while providing ample room to create a display. Stick to a simple colour palee with your accessories for a cohesive and pared-back feel.

Tortona large scaer sofa in Charcoal Linen, £2,299, John Lewis & Partners

Shelf life

From vases to books, ornaments to plants, if you’ve spent years collecting beautiful items, showcase them with open shelving

Above: Box up Create a rustic and playful feature wall by painting wooden boxes in prey pastel shades, piling them up (secured with nails) and positioning treasured items inside.

Countryside collection paints: Burnhma Ovary, Vintage Peony, Still Norfolk and Summer Rain, from £25 per litre for Pure ma emulsion, Fenwick & Tilbrook

Top right: Keep it camouflage If you ’ re short on space, picture rails are a great alternative to shelves as they ’ re narrower and take up less room. Paint your rails the same colour as your wall so your accessories take centre stage.

For picture shelves, try B&Q

right: Plant power Are your plants taking over your home? House them all against one wall and enjoy your plant community –plus it makes watering so much easier.

Raw scaffold shelf, £50, Garden Trading Top Tip Vary the heights and leaf colour of your plants and include trailing varieties like string of hearts or English ivy

Grid lock Go for symmetry and position your frames in a uniform manner for a feeling of order and cohesion. These prints have been made from leover wallpaper – it’ s an easy and inexpensive way to create a colourful gallery wall.

For similar wallpapers, try National Trust Papers II, Lile Greene

Frame game

We all love a gallery wall. From using vintage frames to enhancing wallpaper, these unique takes on the look offer a contemporary twist

Above: Mirror mirror A collection of mirrors works especially well in north-facing rooms as they help bounce light around. Stick to the rule of three – each in varying sizes and shapes – and you ’ re onto a winner.

Raan mirrors, from £75 to £175, Oliver Bonas

Top right: Break the mould Play around with your frames, and what’ s in them, for a 3D take on the traditional gallery wall. Antique-style frames painted to match the wall, with inserts removed and pieces hung in and around the centre, give a sense of perfectly organised chaos.

Walls painted in Hague Blue, £49.50 for 2.5ltrs Estate emulsion, Farrow & Ball. Velvet sofa, Love Your Home

Right: Floor for more For a chilled out vibe, take your gallery to the floor. Prop prints against your wall, in keeping with the rest of your display, for a cool, edgy look.

Picture frames, from £43.40, Norsu Interiors. For paint, try Crown ’ s Satin Lining, £37.99 for 2.5ltrs Craed Flat ma Top Tip Pick a colour palee or theme for your gallery wall and stick to it for a strong look and a pulledtogether finish

Hoop heaven Be it your finest embroidery or some beautiful paerned fabrics, display them in embroidery hoops of various sizes for a playful feel. We love how the colours pop against this black wall.

Japanese floral, small Zig Zag and Double Quarter Inch Stripe, £95 per m, Florence Broadhurst

Artistic licence

Whether you’re a lover of all things exotic or a keen cook, artful displays of unique items are a styling trend of the moment

Above: Wooden boards Adding fun and personality to a kitchen can be tricky. Hang chopping boards of all shapes, sizes and shades up on your wall for a quirky feature that brings warmth and texture, too.

For a similar paint colour, try Pure Essence, from £19 for 940mls Ultra Flat, Benjamin Moore

Top right: Plate up Create a showcase from your ceramics by displaying decorative plates across your wall. Choose a colour palee – like pinks, blues and greens here – to keep it cohesive. Simply aach securely with plate grips for a statement space.

Brooklyn 5 wire pendant light, £159, Industville

RIGHT: Fan fair Bring a touch of the Orient into your space by displaying traditional and Bolga fans up on your wall. There are many brightly coloured designs available, but these muted shades make for a chilled space.

Chika frame in black, £42, Bloomingville Top Tip A plaster, brick or stone-effect wall adds textural interest to your display while being neutral enough not to detract from it