In this brand-new title from the makers of Ideal Home magazine, we’ll share expert advice on making the most of the space you’ve got, including clever storage solutions to hide clutter, and designers’ tricks to make spaces feel brighter and bigger. From compact kitchens to bijoux bedrooms, we’ll help you make the most of every room to keep your home cosy and completely you!
Welcome
PILGRIM’S tale • RENOVATING AND EXTENDING A COMPACT FLINT COTTAGE MEANT A BIGGER HOME FOR PAUL AND LUCI STADEN, WITH THE ADDED JOY OF THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTHDOWNS ON THEIR DOORSTEP
Ways with alcoves • CLEVER IDEAS TO TURN THESE AWKWARD SPACES INTO STYLISH STORAGE SPOTS
Decorate a small living room • THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE A CALMING DEN THAT BRINGS THE OUTSIDE IN. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO ACHIEVE A PERFECT SPACE FOR RELAXING ALL YEAR ROUND
Living room STORAGE • RESTORE ORDER TO YOUR LIVING AREA WITH CLEVER SPACE-SAVING IDEAS AND BUILT-IN STORAGE
BOX OF tricks • BY USING HIS INTERIOR DESIGN KNOW-HOW AND AN UNEXPECTED TAILORED LOOK, NIGEL HUNT HAS ELEVATED THIS SIMPLE COTTAGE AND GIVEN IT A SENSE OF SPACE
‘Home office STORAGE • STASH YOUR STATIONERY AND ORGANISE YOUR PAPERWORK TO KEEP ON TOP OF THINGS AT HOME
Decorating small spaces • BRING COLOUR AND CHARACTETO COMPACT SPACES WITH THESE EXPERT INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS
Think big for small rooms • GO BIG, GO BOLD AND GO SLOW WHEN IT COMES TO DESIGNING A BEAUTIFUL SMALL SPACE, SAYS INTERIORDESIGNER AMY DALRYMPLE, CO-FOUNDER OF DALRYMPLE STUDIO
“MY STYLE IS eclectic & fun” • SARAH JONES HAS CREATED A HOME FILLED WITH COLOUR, CHARACTER AND CLEVER STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Design the perfect kitchen • OUR EXPERTS SHARE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN DESIGNING YOUR SMALL KITCHEN’S LAYOUT
Decorate a compact kitchen • SHORT ON SPACE? THESE SIMPLE DESIGNTRICKS WILL HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF EVEN THE TINIEST OF KITCHENS
‘Kitchen STORAGE • ORGANISE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR CABINETS AND YOU’LL ENJOY A SMOOTHER-RUNNING KITCHEN
Seaside HIDEAWAY • TUCKED AWAY ON THE KENT COAST, THIS FADED BOATMAN’S COTTAGE HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED BY BELINDA BENTON INTO THE PRETTIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET
Cleaning kit STORAGE • KEEP CLEANING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES ORGANISED AND TIDY WITH THESE NEAT, SMALL-SPACE SOLUTIONS
Housekeeping Check List • KEEPING ON TOP OF SEASONAL JOBS MAKES YOUR HOME RUN MORE SMOOTHLY AND MEANS LESS WORK IN THE LONG RUN. WE ASKED A PROFESSIONAL HOUSEKEEPER FOR HER ESSENTIAL TO-DO LIST
Stairway spaces • BE INSPIRED BY THESE TRANSFORMATIVE IDEAS FOR YOUR UNDERSTAIRS SPACE – THE NEAT NOOK THAT CAN DO SO MUCH MORE
Children’s toy STORAGE • SMART AND STYLISH TIDY-UP IDEAS TO BRING ORDER TO TOYS, FOR TOTS THROUGH TO TEENS
Small WONDER • JANICE TALKINGTON AND PAUL BATES FELL IN LOVE WITH A COMPACT COTTAGE OVERLOOKING THE VILLAGE GREEN
Decorating petite bedrooms • MAKE THE MOST OF A SMALL BEDROOM WITH DESIGN IDEAS THAT MAXIMISE THE SPACE AND CREATE THE ILLUSION OF A LARGER ROOM
Bedroom STORAGE • FIND SPACE YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD IN THE BEDROOM WITH HIDDEN STORAGE AND NEAT SPACE-SAVING HACKS
Little CHARMER • THIS TINY COTTAGE IN SUFFOLK HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A INVITING AND TRANQUIL HOLIDAY HOME FOR ANYA AND JUSTIN SEYMOUR
The cure for ‘too-much syndrome’ • WHEN CLUTTER MAKES US STRESSED, IT’S TIME TO TACKLE THE SEVEN EMOTION-BASED REASONS WE CLING ON TO OUR STUFF. THE RESULT? A CALMER MIND AND HAPPIER HOME
Install a loo downstairs • HOW MUCH IT WILL COST AND THE DESIGN FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN ADDING THIS SMALL BUT HARDWORKING SPACE
Plan the perfect bathroom • NO MATTER HOW SMALL YOUR BATHROOM, NAIL A LAYOUT THAT WORKS FOR...