A home interior expert has shared their top tips for decorating small areas so you can turn a pokey room in your house into a cosy workspace.
Nick Drewe said that opting for sliding doors over regular ones and vertical storage are key to making pokey areas seem more spacious than they really are.
He said that if you don't have much floor space, many cabinets and containers can be mounted on walls to make up room.
Nick, from WeThrift.com, said that every inch counts when it comes to making the most of small areas, and by following these steps you can turn your box room into a practical and cosy space.
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Nick said: "You might not think that your door takes up a lot of space, but if you’re in a small area every inch of space really does help.
"Sliding doors can work in any room and look stylish. They are a good way to separate out spaces without completely shutting off an area, for example in the kitchen, they’re great when hosting parties or social events.
"Haven’t got much floor space? What can you put on the walls? Some spaces have extremely high ceilings, and although you might not initially think that it can help with space-saving, it can.
"If you’re smart about your decoration and storage ideas, you can create an aesthetically pleasing and practical area.
"Add sturdy shelves where suitable and use these for decoration and storage. For example, why not store your mugs and plates on a high shelf in the kitchen?
"If you’re working from home still and have a desk area, invest in a desk that has shelving upwards. That way, you’re not imposing on the floor space as much."
Nick went on to say that having light coloured walls can help a room seem spacious, and adding the odd stripe can accentuate the effect.
He continued: "Of course, you don’t want a completely white house or flat that looks clinical, but you do want an airy feel to your room.
"If you don’t want to add permanent stripes to your space, you can play around with rugs.
"If you do feel brave and decorate with stripes, don’t go overboard as too many patterns in a small space can end up leaving a space feeling cluttered."
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