Plain white wall not doing the justice? Turn a drab wall into a unique storage opportunity by building a floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, and fill it with lots of colours books and ornaments.

Feature wall storage
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Ikea

Bathroom cabinetry
A bathroom cabinet is a great place to hold all those little essentials you might need to keep close to hand, such as towels, cleaning products and other paraphernalia. This room has a serene feel thanks to the neutral palette, soft brown furnishings, freestanding bath and clutter-free design.
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John Lewis

Kitchen storage area
A kitchen-dresser coupled with a narrow table and peg rack make the most of an previously unused wall in the kitchen. Maximise your storage potential with some neatly arranged wicker baskets for a practical and pretty storage solution.
Similar kitchen dresser
Higham Furniture

Loft room with fitted wardrobes
Make the most of the space beneath the eaves and build in a set of fitted wardrobes. Built-in furniture beautifully complements the hall’s Gothic heritage in this light and bright bedroom, while also providing a bespoke storage option.
Bespoke wardrobes
Mother Hubbard

Bedroom with hidden clothes storage
Ever fancied having your very own walk-in wardrobe? Here, a cleverly built wall divides the resting space from the wardrobe in this bedroom.
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Littlewoods

Home office with recessed shelving
There is nothing worse than piling your desk high with books and paperwork, so keep your work space tidy and organised with a selection of built-in bookcases and cabinets.
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Ikea

Living room alcove space
For simple but elegant look, insert tall, made-to-measure freestanding bookcases into the spaces on either side of a living room fireplace.
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Tesco Direct

Around the kitchen range
The space around the range cooker provides useful space for displaying ornaments or for simply hoarding vintage tins of spices and teas. We’ll leave it to your imagination…
Range cooker
Aga


Home office desk storage
Bespoke bookshelves make the most of the space around the desk in this compact home office.
Paint
Farrow & Ball
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