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SMART STORAGE SOLUTIONS

If you don’t have space for a full clothes rail, then consider suspending a metal frame instead (left). We love the minimalist look of this sleek black design, which is easy to achieve. If divans aren’t your thing, how about a bespoke wooden bed frame with integrated drawers (right)? Load up on baskets to on show. This set of three from La Redoute in woven seagrass (below) is pretty enough to be kept out on display (£130).

A bespoke bed frame can be painted to match your scheme

The BEDROOM

Below the bed In any bedroom, your bed is usually what swallows most of the square footage. But what if you could make this sleep space work harder? Thankfully, there are lots of ways to do this. Lover of a divan? Depending on what size bed you choose, many come with two- or four-drawer options. If you have a bed frame, use under-the-bed storage to house any items. Fitted wardrobes Make every inch of your storage space work for you (and your storage options allow you to design the space however you fancy. Own more dresses than trousers? Prefer to fold or roll your clothes rather than hang them? You Invest in a rail If space allows, a clothes rail will enable you to house all this season’s space. Plus, many options of clothing rails also come with a shoe shelf underneath. Just remember to use slimline hangers so Sitting pretty Got room for a window seat? You could build a seating and storage area into your space so you can enjoy the view outside and in.

Maximise storage space with a bespoke design that makes the most of your room’s proportions