4 ways with… window seats

An inviting spot in which to unwind and enjoy the view, these cosy seating spaces can be incorporated into your home in a number of imaginative ways

THERE’S SO MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT INTEGRATED SOFAS – THEY’RE SCULPTURAL, SPACE-SAVING AND MORE THAN A BIT LUXURIOUS

Whether you’re looking to add a burst of colour, want to introduce texture, or just increase the privacy of a room, blinds and shutters are the most flexible way to dress your windows

THERE ARE VERY FEW RENOVATION PROJECTS THAT WON’T BENEFIT FROM THE ADDITION OF A ROOF WINDOW. OUR GUIDE EXPLAINS THE KEY THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED

A cleverly reconfigured layout and vibrant colour palette mean Laura Brown’s 1930s semi is the ideal blend of form and function

If you’ve run out of room with little possibility of building outwards, don’t despair – there are many ways you can better utilise the space you have