Roller Shelves

Sometimes the 'smartest' storage ideas turn out to be a real pain in the neck… literally. Take for instance, a cupboard in a wall niche. Once you start using it, you realise it is so dark in there. Also, you have to climb into it every time you need something in the back.

But with some built-in lighting and pullout shelves, you can fix this.

Better Half

Doesn't it irk you every time you want that pickle jar from the back of the cabinet? Don't you wish the cabinet would magically part open and make way for you?

Well, this can be done. Build half the shelf onto the back frame of the cabinet and the rest of it onto the door. This way when you open the cabinet, you will see everything at one go.

Wired for Comfort

You are curled up in bed with a romantic bestseller and start to doze off. You decide to turn in but the light switch is half way across the room. And you are just too cosy to get up. So don't. Just rework the electrical points. Place your switches strategically so you won't have to reach too high up or walk across the room to turn off the bedside lamp.

Also, be sure to have another switch at the entrance of rooms and either ends of passage ways. This way you won't stumble over furniture or knock down a vase in the dark.

Mirrors are another strategic place for plug points. They avoid you having to stretch your hair dryer or electric shaver cord too much when in use.

Get a Grip

Every monsoon the drawers get jammed. And when you tug at the knobs, they tend to come off. The solution is to replace knobs with D-shaped handles. They may not be stronger but they are easier to grip and tug at.