Small spaces

Making small rooms feel generous without filling them with small furniture.

BedroomsBedroomsHow to furnish a loft bedroom with sloping ceilingsHow to furnish a loft bedroom with sloping ceilings: where the bed goes, storage in the eaves, one colour over walls and slopes, and low light.
Small spacesHow to turn a box room into a home officeTurn an awkward box room into a home office that works: where the desk goes, how deep the storage should be, and how to light it without glare.
Dining roomsHow to design a small dining roomLearn how to design a small dining room using narrow table proportions, space-saving banquette seating, and pedestal bases that clear precious floor space.
HallwaysHow to decorate a small hallwayA complete guide to decorating a small hallway: blur narrow boundaries with colour drenching, balance mirrors with artwork, and light corners from low levels.
BedroomsHow to make the most of a box roomTurn an awkward box room into a purposeful sanctuary by picking one primary role, stepping wardrobe depths to preserve clearance, and embracing saturated wall colour.
BedroomsHow to make a small bedroom feel biggerTo make a small bedroom feel bigger, protect perimeter walkways, position the bed in the farthest corner, and wrap walls and woodwork in unbroken, calm paint.
Living roomsHow to make a small living room feel biggerLearn how to make a small living room feel bigger by choosing low furniture profiles, balancing leg silhouettes, and sizing your rug correctly.