Do It Yourself - 2 Achievable Ideas To Make Your Room Look Fantastic

Always loved the idea of DIY, but never had the time to really take on the project of your dreams? Start small, with an achievable goal, and you can still make a huge difference to the style and practicality of your home, so check out these two great ideas for a simple solution to how to put your stamp on your living space.

Try putting your own shelves up in an alcove – most hardware stores carry floating shelf kits, which give a professional look at a fraction of the price, and also give you that sense of pride that comes from knowing that a littler of your heart and soul went into the completion of a job well done.

All you'll need is a drill, a set of screwdrivers, and a bit of patience, but the results can be truly revelatory.

Another quick imporovement that you can make in an afternoon is to replace your skirting boards with new, modern ones that will really set the tone of the room. If you go to your local timber merchant, you will find a great selection of beautiful wooden boards in a variety of finishes that will have a surprising impact on the look of your room.