A step ahead

The secret to a calming, organised home is to ensure you have a place for everything, so optimise your space with these clever buys and design ideas

Our homes are constantly evolving – we alter floor plans to open up spaces or enclose new rooms; pantries are converted to back kitchens, snugs to home offices, en-suite bathrooms to dressing rooms. So what do our homes say about our tastes and priorities? We asked the experts

GIVE A TIDY FIRST IMPRESSION BY BANISHING YOUR HALLWAY CLUTTER FOR GOOD WITH THESE NEAT IDEAS

If you’re looking for a stylish, light and characterful partner for your home, here are some ideas to inspire your design plans

Thanks to the narrowest of extensions, the owners of this welcoming home were able to create a stylish space that suits them perfectly

Galley, U-shape or island? Open shelving or full-height cupboards? Get the answers to your kitchen layout dilemmas with our expert guide