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Cut the clutter - hide those magazines and toys in stylish boxes that suit your home's look.

Jazz up old furniture - instead of a trip to the tip, hide your old sofa with an attractive throw.

Classic not jurassic! - choose a plain sofa and keep it trendy with a choice of cushions or throws.

Swap, don't shop - you could save money by swapping your unwanted items with a friend.

Multiple uses - what about a futon sofa bed? You can still have friends to stay without them cluttering the floor!

Warm up, cool down - Think pink or orange or yellow for those accessories to warm up a room or cool down with greens, blues or lilac to help you chill out.

Are you all white? - consider painting a room all white for a contemporary feel but don't forget to add one or two colourful items to create an interesting focus.

Create a themed room - if you've got a favourite era or style, why not bring it to life. Spice up your kitchen with a rustic Tuscan Italian theme.

Seeing double? - display identical objects side by side or either side of a single object to frame it. You can try this with plants, pictures or chairs to create a simple and classic look.

In the shade - make your room as dramatic or subtle as you like with a careful selection of colour shades.

Functional and fun - why not stack your bathroom towels in alternating colours to form part of your bathroom's decor. And match up your soap dishes, toothbrush holders and radiators while you're at it.

Feature fireplaces - is your fireplace unused? Use it to make a great backdrop for a soothing candle display or flower arrangement.

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