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DESIGN
I N S I D E R I N S I G H T
MAXIMISE YOUR STORAGE WITH IDEAS FROM THE PROS
MODERN DAY LIVING ‘As we spend GO BESPOKE ‘Getting the configuration right is
more time at home, we become more aware than what makes or breaks the design and its functionality,’
ever of the need for space,’ says Simon Tcherniak, says Rachal Hutcheson, national retail manager at
senior furniture designer at Neville Johnson. ‘Rooms Sharps. ‘A sensible place to start is by assessing your
that were once forgotten are being rejuvenated as storage needs. Think about the volume of clothes and
tranquil spaces or multifunctional living zones. The shoes that you have, whether you might need areas for
home office is where the demand is greatest at the bedding and towels and how much space you might
moment. Homeowners are looking for a dynamic need in the future. For example, if you have a collection
space that allows them the time to focus on their of long coats or dresses, double height hanging rails are
daily tasks but also one they can close off in the a practical choice. You can combine this section with
evening to really benefit from the additional family pigeonhole storage to maximise the space,’ she adds.
time we have all been afforded in recent months.’
THINK ABOUT FUNCTION ‘Ultimately
WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE ‘There are a in most of our top list of priorities, is an easy clean
number of tricks that will help you maximise every bathroom – so wall-mounted cabinets and niches
space in your kitchen. From drawers in drawers in showers mean no dirt traps to clean,’ says Kirsten
for everything from cutlery to condiments, to triple Wain, designer at West One Bathrooms. ‘Consider
layered larders that will offer a concertina-like recessed mirror storage in stud walls over basins
shelving system to stow away storecupboard or wall-mounted toilets – it will give the illusion
staples,’ suggests Nerine Vacher, kitchen designer of mirrors but with additional storage behind.’ &
at Neptune Fulham. ‘Don’t forget that often
overlooked spot under the sink too, adding flexible
“STORAGE DOESN’T HAVE TO
stacked storage under here will give you the perfect
place to put cleaning products and cloths.’ BE ABOUT CLOSING ITEMS
AWAY IN CUPBOARDS.
MIX AND MATCH ‘Consider pieces that
BESPOKE JOINERY CAN BE
feature both drawers and open shelving,’ says Rachel
Galbraith, creative director at Ercol. ‘This versatility DESIGNED TO DISPLAY
allows for bulkier items to be stowed out of sight, PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN
while eye-catching accessories can be styled on
THEIR BEST LIGHT”
surfaces at eye level. If you love to mix up your
interiors on a regular basis, free-standing designs are AMOS GOLDREICH, architect, agarchitecture.net
a perfect option and can be moved around the house.’
THE SOURCEBOOK: SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY ROOM NEPTUNE
PHOTOGRAPH MATTHEW WILLIAMS The brand has over 30 years’ A bespoke furniture World-renowned for its quality With timeless aesthetic, this
CHAMBER FURNITURE
NEVILLE JOHNSON
ERCOL
experience in creating innovative
furniture, this British brand has
specialist across kitchens,
brand’s home design service
fitted furniture. Its talented
been around for over 100 years.
bedrooms and studies that
is available to help you replicate
Today, the factory combines
are tailored to your needs
experts design and install
its distinctly elegant look in
bespoke solutions to suit both
– from initial advice and
time-honoured craftsmanship
your own home – whether
your style and storage needs –
inspiration right through to
with modern technology to
you are looking for complete
and fit seamlessly within your
design appointments and
create free-standing pieces
kitchen or simply a few key
home, nevillejohnson.co.uk
fitting, chamberfurniture.co.uk
that are built to last, ercol.com
accessories, neptune.com
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