Whilst it may take a while to get everything as you’d
like it, creating a sitting area – however modest to
begin with – will give you somewhere to relax and
entertain guests coming to visit your new place.
Regardless of whether you already have furniture or
it’s a totally blank canvas, spend some time assessing
your needs before making any purchases: what do
you need to store in the room? How do you need to
prioritise the accessibility of these items? Does the
space need to double up with another use, such as a
home office, or a guest bedroom when friends come
to crash? If space is limited, make the most of every
inch by running shelving right up to the ceiling,
using every last inch of space for storage – such as
under and behind the sofa – and employing multi –
functional furniture, like chests of drawers in place
of sideboards, or a stool as a coffee table which can
be used as additional seating when guests visit.
Style your storage
Modern vintage
If you need to use the space under
your sofa for extra storage, keep
things neat and chic in pretty
vintage baskets.
Whilst with an undeniable
vintage feel, this room still feels
modern thanks to contemporary
textiles and quirky objet, such
as this porcelain hand.
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