Storage tips to make your space stretch further

Don’t move improve is the new mantra for this year. If you are tight on space and are desperate for more storage consider running a long line of affordable storage units along one wall.

This not only accentuates the size of your space it also acts a fabulous display shelf. Think visual art display and pile on the charm by stacking heaps of books and other favourite finds to create a low level gallery. Opting for units a similar colour to your walls makes them go away at the same time as making them feel uber gallery esq.

The hottest thing to have on your walls

Following hot off the heels of Angelina Jolie reportedly spending £200,00 on a Bansky work, street art has become the latest thing to adorn the coolest pads. Galleries are popping up all over the place selling prints and unique pieces. From signs, to statuary to political statements, hang in irregular groups for your very own gallery.

It seems to be a trend set to stay for 2009. Tate Modern recently presented the work of six internationally acclaimed artists whose work is intricately linked to the urban environment.

Auction houses have seen a massive uplift in attendance and sales of street art.

If you can’t afford the likes of Banksy pick up a bargain on eBay, or why not purchase a couple of coffee table style street art books to display in your living room.

The brilliant thing about street art is it is basically anything developed in public places, so let your imagination go to town and find something a little bit different.