Organising and maintaining

Practical spaces are key to any house. A pantry off the kitchen, a cupboard in the hall, a boot room or a laundry room – all play a supporting role, but they can be calm, attractive areas in their own right. In a laundry room, a drying rack suspended from the ceiling is a great addition. It also makes sense to utilise all available space with tall cabinets, one of which can accommodate a dryer on top of a washing machine. Where there is space, a boot room can have bespoke storage for shoes and coats, with receptacles for items that need cleaning. Wicker baskets are a practical and aesthetic option; you can never have too many. Choose natural surfaces for floors; functional materials such as stone and brick combine well with underfloor heating.