8 ways to make the most of your flat’s space

Make sure you clearly define the living areas in your flat and assign a specific function to each one. To do this, use lightweight partitions such as shelves or screens if you want to create distinct zones without losing the feeling of openness. They provide a visual separation whilst maintaining natural light. By using your furniture as room dividers, you give it a dual purpose and make the most of your interior space.

Bespoke trellises and glass partitions also allow you to separate interior spaces whilst maintaining natural light. In fact, this is one of the current interior design trends!

Bespoke furniture is the ideal solution for making the most of your space and making it both personalised and functional. Specially designed to fill unique spaces, these pieces adapt to any situation! Whether suspended or wall-mounted, these pieces can be multifunctional: offering built-in storage and the ability to define your spaces, for example. Imagine your walk-in wardrobe built into the headboard or a fold-down bed integrated into the wall… The possibilities are endless and allow you to create an interior that reflects your personality.

By choosing bespoke furniture, you’re also opting for a sustainable design solution. As well as increasing the value of your property, this type of bespoke furniture – made and fitted by joiners – is generally of a higher quality and far more durable than furniture sold by high-street retailers.

Furthermore, opt for compact pieces of furniture, specially designed to suit the layout of your flat. Compact side tables, folding chairs or stackable stools are all practical options for maximising the available space whilst maintaining an attractive and functional design. 

Make the most of your walls by fitting wall-mounted shelves to maximise vertical storage space and free up floor space. You can also use hooks or coat hooks to hang items or clothes.

Create clever storage solutions by making the most of every nook and cranny in your flat, such as fitting drawers under the bed, shelves in cupboards or storage boxes on top of wardrobes. Use baskets or boxes to organise small items.

Incorporate wall-mounted storage solutions in different rooms of your flat:

• In the kitchen, use wall-mounted shelves to store your kitchen utensils, spices or cups. 
• In the bathroom, opt for wall-mounted shelves to store your toiletries, towels and other accessories. 
• You can even add storage shelves above your doors.

By making use of vertical space, you’ll maximise every square centimetre of your flat and create a tidy, functional environment.

Often overlooked, hallways, corridors and other passageways are frequently regarded merely as transit spaces. However, it is possible to make the most of these areas by adding functional furniture. Consider installing small walk-in wardrobes or shelving to store your belongings, coat hooks to hang coats, or umbrella stands to organise your accessories. 

Don’t forget to choose storage solutions suited to the layout of these spaces, such as narrow units or wall-mounted shelves to make the most of the available space. By rethinking the layout of these overlooked areas, you’ll create a sense of order and functionality in your flat.

If you have a staircase or a space under a sloping ceiling that’s taking up valuable space, consider making the most of these narrow corners with bespoke storage solutions. These areas often remain unused due to a lack of ideas or end up as ‘junk’ spaces, which only adds to the impression of clutter and a lack of space.

To take it a step further, if you have an unused loft, now is the time to call in a fitter or an interior designer specialising in bespoke solutions. They’ll be able to suggest optimised design projects for these wasted spaces.

If you live in a property where high ceilings give you plenty of space, consider installing a mezzanine. This layout solution will offer you a whole host of possibilities. The classic layout involves creating a mezzanine bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe underneath, but the options are endless. You could create a kitchenette beneath the mezzanine or set up a functional office space there. Let your imagination run wild to guide your design. 

Maximise natural light: use light-coloured curtains or blinds to let natural light in and make the space appear larger. Avoid bulky furniture that blocks the light.

Choose light colours such as white or pastel shades, as they create the illusion of a larger space. Opt for bright shades on walls, furniture and textiles. To add a touch of modernity, consider coordinating these colours with decorative elements in wood or contrasting colours – that’s our décor tip! 

Use mirrors as they reflect light and create an illusion of space. Position them strategically to visually enlarge rooms and reflect natural light.

Spring cleaning is also a great opportunity to have a clear-out at home! Making the most of your space inevitably involves sorting through and decluttering your flat. Make a habit of regularly getting rid of anything that has become unnecessary or obsolete. 

Better still, donate items that are still in good condition to charities, which collect them and redistribute them to those in need or sell them to raise money for good causes. As well as making you feel good, you’ll be doing a good deed and helping the environment by supporting the circular economy! 

And if you’d like to keep certain items that you don’t need straight away, you can store them temporarily in external storage facilities.