Then using a chosen string or even a colourful flex, securely intertwine around each one to create a fence-like effect.

Complete the space with a wire memo rack, compact desktop and a chair to provide everything they need. Choose a fabric in a co-ordinating shade to the bedroom wallpaper idea– used to transform your chest of drawers. Dedicate an area of the room by painting a panel section, cleverly mounting two floating shelves to create the illusion of a wall-mounted unit. Tom also suggests adding 'brass feet and matching brass hardware' just like in this hack to elevate the simple cabinet even further. You can also add a marble-look top for a luxe touch which means you can easily style up accessories on the top of the cabinet too.When affixing to the wall turn the ledges facing inwards, so the lip of the design is not visible from a side view. It's easy to adapt or add to your combination, as your kids, and their toy collections, grow and change. The spice rack transforms into a shelf, while Stugvik bathroom holders become storage for bits and pieces that can clutter up a drawer. Co-ordinate bed with wardrobes by adding a full-width headboard in the same colour to give a streamlined shelf for books and other bits. Give a scoreboard and a spice rack a complete overhaul with a simple lick of paint that tones in with your colour scheme.

To take the IKEA bookshelves to the next level, Paul and his partner also 'used beading that would usually be used for flooring to top off the bookcase, and then bits of textured moulding to cover the joins of the bookcase.Spray the doors with water and apply the film, smoothing out any wrinkles and air bubbles as you go. Position the corner plates on the edge of the drawers pre-drill small holes, to make it easier when screwing in the fastening screws.

This clever and not to mention affordable storage solution can be updated further with a splash of paint, to disguise the different elements altogether.

The simple curtain pole, sold complete with fittings, comes in black, white or grey and can be easily used to create a wall display of plants. Wallpapering behind a cube shelf transforms it into a fun little house, that little ones will love to keep neat and tidy. Then paint the strips between the drawers with paint to match – we recommend going for gold for the ultimate glam look. It's easy too - with an image to use as inspiration, a couple of tools, and some paint, you can achieve an entirely new look.

By taking inspiration from upcycling furniture ideas, you can create a stylish spot almost anywhere in your home, from your wardrobes to your TV cabinet.However, if the frame is to be added to a colourful disco room, you’ll want the prop to play the part. First you might want to give the whole set a new lick of paint to transform it from bland and boring, to something more on-trend.