Living in London is, for most people, something of a trade-off. On the one hand, it is a global city, an economic powerhouse and also a place offering an unbeatable array of cultural, culinary and sporting attractions.

At the same time, those living in densely populated areas in inner west London like Chelsea and Fulham will not have the sort of space that people living in the outer suburbs or Home Counties will have. 

Great interior design can’t deliver big gardens or two-car garages, but what it can do is make the most of the space that you do have.  The best interior designers in London will know just how to do that in a city where making the most of the room you have is so important.

There are two ways that great design can help make your interior more spacious: Appearance and multi-usage furnishings.  

In the first instance, this means using means of making rooms look larger rather than smaller, such as using mirrors or painting the walls and ceiling a light colour. This may not make it larger in reality, but will have a beneficial impact when you are entertaining, as of course many will be very keen to do when Covid restrictions are lifted.

Great multi-purpose furnishings include items that can be used as beds and sofas, or as a trunk. Particular priority should be given to items with closed compartments that make them usable as storage space.

You should also consider your walls, because these offer plenty of opportunities to store items. Bookshelves, places to put vases and ornaments, and flat screen TVs are all great options.

Finally, most homes will have little nooks and crannies, corners and enclaves. These will offer excellent opportunities to store things, place furniture judiciously and fill spaces that would otherwise go to waste.

With a clever design plan, you can enjoy the benefits of living in a stylish and attractive home that makes the most of its space, enabling you to maximise the joys of living in London.