Some ideas on how to improve your home creating storage

When it comes to our homes we are always looking for ways to change and improve both the inside and the outside of our properties. Summertime sees us turning our attention to the garden while spring sees us smartening up the inside of our rooms to chase away the gloom of the winter months.
One of the most simple things to do to a home is redecorate. A lick of paint and any room looks bright and new. Wallpapering is a bit more of a task and involves a little more skill and also an eye for what looks good. Small rooms don't benefit from big bold patterns, light colours give an illusion of space, whilst a deep colour on a feature wall can create warmth.

Storage
Something we don't often consider when looking at home improvements is storage. Rooms often get cluttered and creating more storage space improves the look of any home both inside and out, racking is a method of storing items that are all of the same size and is more commonly used for tyres and storage boxes. So it is ideal for outdoor storage in sheds or garages as it gives you somewhere to store all your tools and boxes of stuff that you never use but can't quite throw away. So before you start tackling the inside of your home check what can be moved outside and put up some racks. You can then turn your attention to the finer details.

Expert help
Everyone thinks that they are a dab hand at D.I.Y. But in truth there are only a few people who can drill holes in walls successfully. Any and all major home improvements should be left to the experts. Particularly plumbing, unless you have plenty of experience, there is nothing worse than watching water cascading from beneath the bath or sink over your newly laid floor.

Again it's the finishing touches that matter in any refurbished home. And that's not just the ornaments and paintings but the final appearance of the area itself. In kitchens particularly the question of storage again raises its head. Fitted kitchens are common these days and many homes now have a utility room for the washing machines and driers and for keeping all the items of clothing that get worn in the garden and in wet weather. We collect quite an array of these things over the years and muddy boots are a nuisance throughout the winter.

Again putting up some sort of storage device is a good idea; shelves are something that most people can successfully put up and provide a neat way of stacking all those various bits of kit that can otherwise get in the way. Popping up a shelf involves a drill and some wall plugs and provides a space for anything from books and CD collections to boots, shoes and sporting equipment. In a kitchen they can also provide a home for pans and surplus utensils. Shelves can be made of metal or wood and can be chosen in colours to compliment the room they are being fitted in.

AUTHOR BIO : Joana Lobo is a freelance writer and enthusiastic decorator and this look into the use of shelving has been sourced from both the internet and experience.