Room to breathe

A smaller room asks you to be selective. Useful furniture should earn its floor space, leaving clear routes through the room and a few places for the eye to rest.

Plan the space you move through

Measure the room, then mark out the footprint of a possible piece before buying. Include doors, drawers and chairs in use, rather than considering only the furniture’s closed dimensions. A simple paper plan can reveal where a layout needs more breathing room.

Choose adaptable pieces

A nest of tables lets you bring a surface closer when you need it. A folding table can offer a different arrangement for dining or work. Check each product’s stated dimensions and operation: flexibility is useful only when the piece fits your daily routine.

Give the hallway a purpose

A narrow console can create a place for keys and a lamp without turning the entrance into a storage wall. The solid oak hallway console in the collection is 90cm wide; check the depth and access route on its product page before choosing a position.

Edit the finishing layer

Keep the objects you reach for and remove the ones that interrupt the space. One light, one useful surface and a clear path can do more for a room than another decorative piece.

Browse Small-Space Living for pieces to compare against your own measurements.