Space SAVERS
Woman & Home|March 2022
Running out of room? Try one of these space-saving ideas
ESME CLEMO
Space SAVERS
1 BUILD BAY SEATING

Convert the unused space below a bay window into built-to-fit seating, with easy access drawers underneath for added storage. Upholster with a patterned velvet for a luxurious feel to juxtapose the raw plywood.

Window seat upholstered in Fern Leaf Green velvet, £79 per m, woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk; for a similar coffee table, try housingunits.co.uk; Isola armchair, from £2,199, heals.com; Ellie bamboo pendant, £110, designvintage.co.uk; Adaliz rug, £475, and similar cushion covers, all grahamandgreen.co.uk; Amnis Green tumblers, £9.50 each, abodeliving.co.uk; for a similar vase, try gardentrading.co.uk

2 CRE ITE A COMPACT BAR

Ditch a bulky bar cart in favour of this simple drinks station set up in discreet spot under your stairs. Keep decanters stocked up so guests can help themselves - perfect for entertaining!

Walls and cupboards in Breathe matt emulsion, £42 for 2.5ltr, grahambrown.com

3 ILANG SHOES

Tidy away hallway clutter with a wall-mounted storage cabinet. Keep costs down with an Ikea option, topped with a length of raw oak for a bespoke feel. Conceal unsightly shoes within and place decorative items on top.

Walls painted in Teal matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5ltr, neptune.com; Trones storage, £22 for set of two, ikea.com

4 SOUEEZE IN A BREAKFAST BAR

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