Smart storage / laundry
Subtle carved Wardrobe handles
Choose contrastA modern window seat can look as good in an older home as in a new-build or modern extension. In this child’s room, the seat and the storage that’s below and alongside it are contemporary in style, with handleless drawers and a smooth white finish. It keeps the overall effect sleek in a room where a growing collection of possessions is inevitable and extra stash space is never going to be wasted.If you’re lucky with the size of your window, the only bespoke part of an arrangement like this could be the seating spot itself. To save money, consider an asymmetrical design, so you can make those drawer units fit.
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Artistic touches, such as the interlocking bars of colour on the staircase wall, create a unique and considered design in the house. “We wanted to create an art element that united the three floors of the home [the basement is a separate apartment] with a mural that runs all the way up the staircases of the house,” says Whitehead. “It was created in collaboration with artist friends of the homeowner. “In our original concept boards, we had more of a fully patterned idea for the hallways, but we created something more sparse to keep the minimalist owner comfortable without losing any impact.” Light, Made.com.Find inspiring ideas for Victorian homes from our Houzz Tours
Think clearlyIf you don’t have the budget (or the need) for a big piece of bespoke furniture like the one in the last image, another smart (and straightforward) option for petite rooms is clear acrylic furniture. You can buy anything from chairs to consoles and bedside tables in transparent acrylic, and all of them will create the appearance of more space.The open design of this console means extra seating or storage can be popped underneath it, too, without crowding the room.
Matching chairs and cabinets
under stairs / bathroom
Mistake 5: Avoiding paperworkLet’s face it, admin, paperwork and filing are not everyone’s idea of fun. However, it’s essential to deal with these tasks in order to make sure your bills are paid, to know when contracts end and to not forget important appointments or miss crucial notifications.The solution: Organise your admin by designing an inbox or pigeonhole system for your post, and set up a quick and easy filing system – for example, a cabinet with hanging files is perfect for storing the paperwork you need to keep.Consider using a paperless system by getting alerts via email rather than the post. Also, scan or take photos of letters to keep and file them electronically, using tags to enable the documents to be searchable so you can find what you need quickly.Check out these clever ways to store paperwork and declutter your home office
Cut outs!
Front hall
Mirror placement
laundry door
doors
Storage
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