Portis shoe rack, $39, from Ikea; shoes, $139, from Egg3. Other items, stylist's own.

 

Don't throw out those old newspapers - stack them neatly against a wall for an instant seat. Stick a decal of the back of a chair on the wall for extra realism - we printed our own design on paper and cut it out, or you could try black adhesive paper, too. Throw on a cushion to prevent newsprint from staining your clothes. Alternatively, use magazines, which also have technicolour appeal.