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Space SAVERS

1 BUILD BAY SEATING

Convert the unused space below a bay window into built-to-fit seating, with easy-access drawers underneath for added storage. Upholster with a patterned velvet for a luxurious feel to juxtapose the raw plywood.

Window seat upholstered in Fern Leaf Green velvet, £79 per m, woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk; for a similar coffee table, try housingunits.co.uk; Isola armchair, from £2,199, heals.com; Ellie bamboo pendant, £110, designvintage.co.uk; Adaliz rug, £475, and similar cushion covers, all grahamandgreen.co.uk; Amnis Green tumblers, £9.50 each, abodeliving.co.uk; for a similar vase, try gardentrading.co.uk

2 CREATE A COMPACT BAR

Ditch a bulky bar cart in favour of this simple drinks station set

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