MEASURING UP
Every inch counts when you’re trying to solve small space concerns, so try these tips…
Work to scale, noting detailed measurements of room dimensions on graph paper. Online planners from kitchen or bathroom companies
let you do the same on screen. Mark windows, doors, fireplaces, radiators, power points and other fixtures.
For the kitchen, look around for narrow fittings that can help slot in so much more. Standard kitchen units and appliances are 60cm wide, but units can be as narrow as 30cm and there are 50cm-wide fridge-freezers and 45cm-wide
dishwashers. A built-in oven and worktop hob is neater than a freestanding cooker, and a tumble dryer can be stacked safely on top of the washing machine, using a specially designed kit.
In a narrow room, a galley kitchen with a single row of units and appliances is practical.
A tiny bathroom needs space for a person to move around with ease – about 100cm in front of a bath and 70cm in front of the WC. The latest fitted bathroom furniture comes in depths of just 21cm. Look for short projection loos, basins, compact and shower baths.