Utility rooms

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

A vanity unit makes a practical and stylish addition to any bathroom, whether you want a simple, elegant design or one with plenty of storage for bathing essentials

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

Whether you need a permanent set-up for working from home, or are designing a room to spend time in crafting and enjoying hobbies, plan a space that will simultaneously aid concentration and spark creativity