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storage: inspiration gallery

Tucked in

If you live in a period home, like this one owned by interior designer Ana Engelhorn, you’ll be used to the architectural quirks. Making a feature of these not only highlights the character, but can also create storage space. Alcoves are a good example. Build in low cupboards and keep the rest as open shelves. Painting the interior in a contrasting colour to walls will make a focal point of the area.

Divide and conquer

Contrary to popular belief, storage solutions don’t have to be relegated to the sides and

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