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beautiful enough to work as a feature all on its own, rather than just acting as a place to ‘hide things away’.” For substantial storage, bespoke, fitted cabinetry is the best answer, and will work to maximise odd room shapes and quirky corners. Based in north Norfolk, Edmund & Sedgwick are specialist cabinetmakers and work with customers to devise bespoke solutions – from artfully made wardrobes to covetable libraries – all created by skilled craftsmen. Neville Johnson also offers made-to- measure bedroom furniture and reveals the latest trend is a headboard with built- in bedside cabinetry. “It can incorporate reading lights, niches for books, drawers and cable management for charging devices overnight,” explains Simon Tcherniak, senior designer. Meanwhile, Adam Black, co-founder of Button & Sprung, agrees that more people are opting for dual-purpose furniture, such as ottoman beds or models that include under-mattress storage space. “People are increasingly looking for ways to utilise their bedrooms more efficiently – perhaps it is the Marie Kondo effect! After all, the idea of clever organisation, coupled with decluttering unwanted items, has been linked to a happier mindset,” he says. When it comes to living rooms, think cleverly about which items of furniture you choose. Built-in shelving with cabinets can work well in alcoves, while large Chinese trunks that double up as side tables can hide a multitude of magazines, throws and gadgets.
bedroom should be a place of serenity – where you can rest your head and find peace at the end of the day. But piles of clothes, cluttered surfaces and toppling books will do nothing to help you create a tranquil retreat. For small rooms, look for innovative storage solutions that will help with clearing away surplus items – headboards that have hidden shelves or ottoman beds that lift up to give you extra storage. It doesn’t have to look sensible or boring, either – you could opt for sumptuous velvet blanket boxes and pretty mirrored dressing tables to keep a room looking glamorous. “Storage is a crucial part of any bedroom design, but all too often these items become objects of necessity rather than things we really love having in our homes,” says Adam Brown, director of the Painted Furniture Company. “We aim to ensure that every piece of furniture is
Previous page Gunmetal shelving unit, £385, and tables, prices vary, French Connection Above Bespoke furniture, prices vary, Neville Johnson Left The Poppy ottoman storage bed, from £1,195, Button & Sprung Right Longleat bookshelf, prices vary, and Monroe chair, from £3,110, The Sofa & Chair Company
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