Weekend decorator

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS... WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

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ADD A MANTEL

Every room deserves a focal point and a mantel is a great way of turning a lacklustre fireplace into a stunning feature.

Try adding a simple shelf and brackets in unfinished wood then painting it to match the wall colour. Or go rustic with a chunky timber beam that can be attached with hidden fixings, much like a floating shelf.

HIGHLIGHT A DIVIDE

Use colour to create a visual separation between two different parts of a knocked-through room, such as a living-dining area or a dual-use kitchen-diner. Simply paint the edge of the dividing wall or archway, choosing a contrast paint colour that will stand out from the wall colour and highlight the divide. 3 Refresh room fragrances post-Christmas switch to lighter, more uplifting scents like citrus, herbal or florals.

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GO WIRE-FREE

Illuminate a corner or add a cosy glow to an evening dining table with a rechargeable lamp. Just set on a surface for extra light, with no untidy cables to get in the way.

HOW TO ADD A SCALLOP TRIM

Give standard wooden shelves a pretty decorative detail