Turn over to discover our top tips to maximise storage space for all those bits and bobs you’ve acquired over lockdown
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‘When furnishing a loft room, the most common challenge is the sloping ceiling. Fill one whole wall area with a fitted wardrobe for maximum storage, leaving lots of space for the bed and freestanding furniture. Behind these wardrobe doors can be smart storage solutions as well – opt for internal configurations that go beyond hanging rails and drawers, by incorporating bespoke shoe and bag storage. Angled wardrobes can be tailored to fit almost any shape or size, custom built to a room’s exact specifications and expertly installed to ensure they fit each slope and
angle perfectly.’
Megan Baker, Head of Design
at My Fitted Bedroom
As part a London apartment’s redesign, Kelling Designs conceived this space-saving office, which could fit into a narrow alcove under a metre wide. A similar bespoke design costs from around £800
No room to WFH? A unit with a folding desk doubles up as a dining table. Ivar two-section storage unit with foldable table, £90, IKEA
Custom-made sliding doors can be teamed with a variety of storage options to tailor your wardrobe’s interiors to your needs. Install them yourself or have them fitted by pros, from around £479, Spaceslide
Integrated into an open-plan kitchen, this is under-stairs storage as you’ve never seen it before, by Roundhouse Design
Clever use of space in this small bedroom, designed by Interior Fox, means the hard-working recessed shelving and floating drawers can be used as bedside storage, dressing tables and desks
Now you see it, now you don’t – this hidden home office suits both compact and big rooms, and everything’s tucked away at the end of the day. From £3,000, Neville Johnson
This corner larder optimises space that’s often hard to reach, allowing you to view and access the contents with ease. Complete kitchens start from around £4,000, LochAnna Kitchens
Make the most of a narrow kitchen by incorporating a dining area with built-in banquette seating and useful cupboards underneath, as demonstrated in this design by Herringbone Kitchens
Floor-to-ceiling wardrobes in alcoves provide tonnes of storage while barely encroaching on floor space, helping to create a restful sanctuary. From around £2,500, Hammonds
You won’t have to worry about where to store your bottles when buying this four-bed show home at Foal Hurst Green, a new development in Paddock Wood, Kent, as it comes complete with a wine cellar built-in under the stairs, by Berkeley Group
Angled sliding wardrobes combine with co-ordinated interior cabinetry to cope with even the most awkwardly shaped ceilings of a loft bedroom. From £3,500, My Fitted Bedroom
Made-to-measure full-width, full-height furniture keeps a living room streamlined while maximising space.
From £1,500, Sharps