A bigger footprint allows for more space to play, and in this bedroom that means dress up. A mix of open and closed storage creates the option to put away some items while displaying others. If you love your clothing collection, why not enjoy your favourite pieces even when you’re not in them?

If working from home is something you’re intimately familiar with, creating a proper area for it is a worthwhile pursuit. Nestled between two wardrobes, this desk in the bedroom gets the job done, and with a cabinet directly above, papers and stationery are always close at hand without taking up desk – or mental – space.

Lighting is one of the easiest and most immediate ways to alter the atmosphere of a space. Functional lighting – like a dedicated reading or floor lamp to brighten up your desk – is super useful, but just as important is some softer, ambient light to lift and set the mood.

Working with a restricted colour palette can help foster a sense of calm and order. Interestingly, it can also create the illusion of more space – a real boon when working with a smaller area.

While incredibly useful, larger, closed storage pieces can sometimes feel too overbearing in smaller spaces. Other times, they simply won’t fit! Selecting smaller, open storage pieces - like a clothes rail or shelves - can open up even a little space, while simultaneously making finding what you’re looking for far easier.