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Tall order

Next time you’re passing through your landing, spend a moment considering its potential. Are you making the most of the space? You could t a ke a l e a f o u t o f t h i s h o m e ow n e r ’ s b o o k w i t h bespoke bookshelves that run right to the ceiling (check the height of your books and ask your joiner to space t he shelves accordingly). Don’t forget about the space above the doorway either — it’s another neglected niche.

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It ’s a w rap

A slate grey shelving system ensures that the TV doesn’t dominate this plush living room belonging to Massimo and Jessica Minale, owners of home fashion label Buster + Punch. Note the couple’s skilful use of black Nero marble panelling, which helps to move the eye around the space.

GET THE LOOK Bespoke shelving, C. Bros Joinery. For similar marble, try Nero Marquina, The Marble & Granite Centre

A place for every thing

Savvy storage is the key to stopping your home’s entrance becoming a dumping ground. Think hooks for coats (including kid-friendly, low-hanging ones), baskets for shoes and, if you don’t have the budget for built-in seating, a simple slimline bench. The secret to success here is that the storage blends with the walls so it feels part of the design.

GET THE LOOK Bespoke shelving and coat hooks, Hut Projects

On a roll

There’s little doubt that an ordered working environment has a positive impact on your well-being and a tall freestanding bookcase like this one is brilliant for achieving that. Consider going bespoke if you have an awkward space to fill – a carpenter will be able to advise you. Make like these homeowners and inject a library vibe with a rolling ladder so you can access the top shelves.

Splash of sunshine

It’s always summer in Skye McAlpine’s kitchen, where cheerful yellow cabinets make the space feel warm and welco m ing even o n t h e greyest of days. Wooden shelves create a vintage vibe that’s enhanced by the tools of Skye’s trade as a cook and food writer. This simple approach to styling shelves never fails, with glass jars of different shapes and sizes coming together to create a beautiful, unified look.

Conceal and reveal

This glamorous kitchen offers a treasure trove of beautiful finishes, including rosewood panelling on the staircase with built-in storage. ‘We created shelving specifically for our clients’ cooking oils and condiments,’ says Gary Mowlem of Mowlem & Co. ‘The rosewood grain was perfectly book-matched so the doors blend seamlessly with the staircase when the cupboard is closed.’

GET THE LOOK Kitchen design with Caesarstone quartz worktops, Mowlem & Co. Pendant lights, Curiousa and Curiousa

Step up your storage

Conceived as a series of plywood boxes with treads t h a t d o u b l e u p a s bookshelves, a staircase like this is perfect when space is limited and you don’t want to use valuable floor area. ‘Lighting was important, especially as w e c h o s e a s o l i d - p l y ba lu st ra d e to s uit t h e simple aesthetic of the bedroom and shade the staircase from the main bedroom lighting,’ says David Money of David Money Architects . ‘The solution was cabinet lights embedded in the inside face of the balustrade, ill u m i n at i n g i n d ivid u a l treads and the brick wall.’

GET THE LOOK Staircase, David Money Architects. Saltbak rug, Ikea

Double dut y

Colour is used to lessen the impact of storage in this busy space that doubles as a study and cloakroom. The moody hue throughout makes it look and feel more open and less cluttered. It also lends the free -standing furniture a sense of permanency, which is perfect if your budget won’t stretch to built-in.

Walk through

I n t e r i o r d e s i g n e r S u z y Hoodless has squeezed a dressing room en route to the en suite here. If space is tight, use sliding doors to save on the floor area you’d need to leave clear for swing doors. Make sure your en suite is well ventilated: this is crucial in all bathrooms to prevent mould g r ow t h a n d p a r t i c u l a r l y important in a set-up like this to avoid damp problems in the dressing room.

Pad out

A little fabric goes a long way in this tailored master bedroom created by Wolf Lewitt Interiors, where upholstery lends a soft touch to plain wardrobe doors, instantly elevating them from ordinary to extraordinary.

GET THE LOOK For a similar upholstered wardrobe, take a look at Hill Upholstery & Design. Curtain fabric, Osborne & Little. Rug, Tim Page Carpets

Curtain call

Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead of 2LG Studio agreed that they wanted to keep shoes behind a curtain in their dressing room. That way, they had the option to hide them or have them on view.

GET THE LOOK Joinery, RISE collection designed by 2LG Studio for John Lewis of Hungerford in Early Lavender by Mylands. Neon yellow latex curtain, The London Curtain Girls

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