THAT’S NEAT Clever ways to save space
In compact rooms, storage and furniture need to offer f lexible options, neat fixes and two (or even three!)-in-one solutions
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9 Ikea’s Delaktig chaise longue with lamp and table, £525, is the complete package 10 Muuto’s Stacked storage system provides endless combinations and possibilities, from £119, Utility Design 11 The Voltige Contemporary two-arm wall light, £170, La Redoute, supplies two areas with directional light without compromising on floor space 12 Stories is a beautiful, flexible shelving unit to display your most treasured pieces. It also comes with three wooden boxes to hide away clutter, £899, Umage 13 With a storage compartment and a sorting section for documents, the Trigala wall-mounted bureau, £199 from La Redoute, is a tidy workspace solution 14 Lift the table top on this ingenious design to transform it into a dining table complete with two comfy seats, and also discover hidden storage within. Pod coffee table with stools, £399, Dwell 15 Lozi’s modular storage can be put together however you like, from £120/ piece 16 Ideal for a hard-working hallway, the Quinn chest, £399, M&S, has three drawers for shoe storage and a taller space for wellies and umbrellas
1 Created in 1949 and now considered a design classic, the String shelf system is simply beautiful. Storage cabinet, £346; Pocket shelves, £122; both John Lewis & Partners 2 Moveable cushions make way for a comfy sofa bed on Ikea’s Flottebo, £520, and it includes storage space for bedding and linens too 3 Worktop space and storage are often at a premium in small kitchens – the Darby butchers block, £399 from Made, is a great solution and can be wheeled to wherever required 4 The slimline House Bow console table, £350 from John Lewis & Partners, folds out to double its size 5 Tower shelving, from £59 at Heal’s, would work well as a room divider 6 A floating bedside table is a step towards a clutter-free bedroom, £110, Urbansize 7 The Batea M+S set combines beautifully to offer a stylish coffee table with storage beneath its sliding lid, alongside a side table with a removable tray. It’s £522 from Woodendot 8 An ideal partner to a reading chair, the Shelf metal floor lamp, £180, Habitat, offers a place for your book when it’s lights out
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9 At just £150, the Skandi storage unit from Argos is the perfect modern display piece 10 Not only can the Eclipse table by Vitamin Living be propped against a wall, it also features a tray for extra surface space; £350, Bombinate 11 The Jory desk, £249, Made, frees up floor area, while offering a place to get some work done 12 A hybrid between a wall and a floor lamp, the Arum, £405, Ferm Living, provides light without taking up much room 13 The Pot Pie footstool doubles as storage and could also be used as a coffee table; from £565, Loaf 14 Ferm Living has added a range of accessories to its plant box collection so you can create additional storage. Plant box, £269; tray, £79; pot, £65 15 With a sliding door, the Baltimore Bench storage unit, £199, M&S, means you can choose what to keep on display 16 A smart sideboard and two-tier coffee table maximise space. Fluted glass storage cabinet, £599; Swoon Rubin coffee table, £350; Java II armchair, £2,399; all John Lewis & Partners FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE