CREATE A CALM LIVING SPACE

Going home to a calm space after a long day is so good for the soul! Here’s how you can create a relaxing environment at home.

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BEDROOM BLISS
For a serene bedroom setting keep your colour scheme muted, with three or four colours in different shades. Pink represents compassion, nurturing and love. In colour psychology, it is a sign of hope. This positive colour enhances comforting feelings anda sense that everything will be okay. Pair it with grey pillowcases to off-set the colour, or add a printed mink blanket. (All available at Jet.) Make a cup of tea, sit back and relax – you deserve it!



THE BENEFITS OF HOUSE PLANTS
They’re not only great for decorating your home, but they also eliminate harmful toxins. Your beloved house plant can remove harmful chemicals like carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde from the air. Studies have also shown that indoor plants improve concentration and productivity, while reducing stress levels and boosting your mood.


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MAKE YOUR OWN WORK STATION
Having a comfortable desk will not only take the chore out of work, but also increase productivity. This compact desk and matching desk take up less than a square metre, making it perfect for small spaces. Paint it in your favourite shade for a boost of happiness!

YOU WILL NEED
Tools
Cordless drill and 3mm drill bit
Pencil
Tape measure
Jigsaw
Clamp
Sander
Brush

Shopping list
One sheet of 18mm plywood, cut to:
Five 530 x 70mm (table frame and supports)
Two 1 080 x 70mm (table frame)
Four 750 x 200mm (table legs)
Four 750 x 180mm (table legs)
One 1 200 x 650mm (table top)
Five 200 x 100 mm (bench frame and supports)
Two 910 x 100 mm (bench frame)
Four 430 x 100mm (bench legs)
Four 430 x 80mm (bench legs)
One 970 x 300 mm (bench seat)
One packet of 6mm x 40mm chipboard screws
One piece of hardboard
Wood filler
150-grit sandpaper
Varnish or paint



MAKE THE TABLE

1. Screw two of the 530 x 70mm planks between the ends of the 1 080 x 70mm planks to form the frame. Place two of the remaining three 530mm planks on the corners and one in the middle of the frame and screw together. You will attach the table top to these supports later.

2. Make a template for the top of the legs on hardboard and trace it onto the 750 x 200mm and 750 x 180mm planks for the table legs. Cut out the pattern with the jigsaw. Screw the 180mm planks at a right angle to the 200mm planks to form the legs.

3. Place a leg on each corner of the table frame and attach them to the frame from the inside. Place the frame with the legs upside down on the table top and attach it to the supports.

4. Fill all screw holes neatly with wood filler and allow to dry thoroughly. Sand the table to a smooth finish and paint or varnish in the colour of your choice.



MAKE THE BENCH

1. Place two of the 200 x 100mm planks between the ends of the 910 x 100mm planks and screw together to form the frame. Place two of the remaining three 200 x 100mm planks in the corners and one in the middle of the frame and screw together.

2. Attach the 430 x 80mm planks at a right angle to the 430 x 100mm planks to form the legs. Place a leg on each corner of the frame and attach them to the frame from the inside.

3. Place the frame with legs upside down on the seat and attach it to the supports.

4. Fill in the screw holes with wood filler and allow to dry; sand the bench to a smooth finish and paint or varnish in the colour of your choice.

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All prices correct at the time of posting.