PROJECT of the month

With so many of us living in flats, maisonettes or shared housing in the UK, it's no surprise that we're looking for small-space solutions to make the most of the room we have. Where extending is tricky, or sometimes impossible, we have to get creative in the ways we use our homes to make it both practical and beautiful. The good news is that you don't need to embark on a full renovation to get the most out of your property – though that is often the best way to maximise space. From layout tweaks and removing walls to clever furniture buys and decorating tricks, over the following pages we've got lots of ideas for how to make a smaller-sized home work for