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Supersize a mirrorThis dressing table area feels very grand, but when you look closely you realise the table itself is actually quite compact; it’s the oversized mirror that brings drama to the space.This is a good trick to employ in a small room where space is at a premium. Hang an oversized decorative mirror, tuck a curved console-style table underneath and keep the tabletop free for accessories and toiletries.
Double up If you don’t have space for both a dressing and bedside table, you could combine the two, as shown here, with a wide table spanning the space between the bed and the wall. Just allocate a little space for your bedside essentials.10 things cluttering up your bedroom and how to deal with them
Now spacious and light, the open-plan living and dining room has been transformed with a seamless concrete floor and wraparound white walls.“The walls are white throughout the ground floor on purpose, as the lack of light was a real issue in some areas,” Garnier Le Mené says. “Now the house is always bright, even on rainy days.”Sofa; circular rug, both La Redoute. Nest of tables, Bloomingville.
The extension leads through to the main, open-plan living space via the pocket door. “The biggest issue was the lack of light in here,” Garnier Le Mené says. “The wall was covered with grey granite and the room had no windows, so it was a really dark spot. I decided to plaster the granite wall, keep the original fireplace and paint all the walls in white. The fireplace looks less massive now. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the chance to use it last Christmas, as it was too warm!”
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RISE Design Studio designed the brass pendant, which was fabricated and polished by a specialist metalworker. It makes a cool metallic contrast to the chunky, distressed oak dining table.
The kitchen will be a fully connected space that can monitor the progress of your cooking, connect to social media to discover what your guests like to eat, and tell you whether the milk in the fridge is still fresh.Want a tech-savvy kitchen? Check out these intelligent appliances to bring you into the future
Borrow from the bedroomIf you lack space for a central closet, store linen for each bedroom on a room-by-room basis.Make space in the upper shelves of a wardrobe or, where space permits, add a simple cabinet.No walk-in? No problem: 10 clothes storage ideas for petite rooms
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Here’s one more small home hero that does double duty – the humble bench. Not only does it provide extra seating while still being streamlined, but you can sneak some storage underneath, too. Win-win.
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