Property DIY ways to make your home spacious

– such as a Made Essentials Macy Table Tray Pouffe, in Marl Grey & Aqua, £69, from Made.com, is a clever two-in one with a removable tray, so it can be used as a coffee table or to sit on.

4. Steal some space with extending furniture Budget allowing, furniture that folds or extends means you can all sit together when you want to, but with the option to downsize when not in use.

“An extending table is always a favourite, but it doesn’t need to be in the context of a dinner party. An extending table can easily be used as a home office space,” says Harwood.

“They give you the option to transform your dining area every morning into a much bigger area, so you can effectively work from home. Opt for tables where the leaves are stored within the mechanism for ease of everyday use.”

5. Make clever use of walls We may be climbing the walls at moments – but our four walls offer a wealth of opportunity for maximising and enhancing space, and can easily be adapted to suit your style and taste.

“If you feel like you’ve run out of floor space to work with, turn your attention to the walls,” says Harwood.

“Floating bookcases are a great way to add storage to the room without a bulky piece of furniture. Adding shelves to a home office or playroom can really maximise the space and you can also have fun with the way you style them,” she adds. “Try colour coding the shelves, adding hanging plants and turning books to lie flat as a more interesting way to display them.”

6. Make the most of mirrors And if you’ve still got a large gap gracing the wall, and want to stream the most from these lighter, longer days, Hoppen suggests one of the most effective ways to create space in the home is to play with mirrors.

“The perfect tool for spatial illusion in every room! Place mirrors strategically, ideally opposite to a source or natural or artificial light,” she says, “so as to create reflections and offer the room an airy, bright atmosphere.”