Bedroom

Incorporating lots of storage for bedlinen, clothes and accessories will ensure this space is a dreamy retreat

OLD-SCHOOL STYLE

Just because something is super-practical doesn’t mean it has to be boring; an ochre locker-style cabinet makes a statement bedside cupboard, and has plenty of space to stash your books, eye masks, lavender oils… The Shorty small locker, £129, Mustard Made

ON THE RAILS

Transform an awkward alcove into a mini dressing room. Look for clothes racks that include hanging rails and shelving, which you can then fill with baskets to store accessories such as belts and scarves. The Grayson hanging rail, £150, Next, is similar. The Oak peg rail, from £35, Cox & Cox, is similar

BOOK ENDED

A platform bed tucked behind a storage unit with lots of shelves is a great solution for a making the most of every inch in a small bedroom. The Westcott white solid wood storage bed, £739, The Oak Bed Store, is similar

STORE SOLUTION

Not just for the kids, beds with cupboards or drawers underneath are great space savers. And with essentials neatly stashed inside, there’s room to have the things you love out on display. Woody storage bed, from £995, Loaf

The perfect home for all those bulky quilts, blankets and extra linens

LIBRARY LOVE

If you enjoy reading in bed you need a serious set of shelves to house all those volumes. A good solution is to use an alcove, or install a wall-hung unit to make a feature wall behind the bed. A mix of open shelves and hidden cupboards helps keep the look clutter-free. For a fully customisable wall system try Eket shelving, from £25, Ikea

PERFECT FIT

Make better use of that wasted space at the end of the bed with an extra-wide but slim wicker chest – perfect for an out-of-control collection of trainers or bulky spare bedding that just doesn’t seem to fit anywhere else. Kubu chest, £285, Tikamoon