Small Rooms

The Working Room: Giving a Utility Space Some Quiet Intention

A utility room does not need a full refit to earn its place. With durable finishes, warm light and a bit of hidden order, the backstage space can feel as considered as the kitchen it serves.

Nov 13, 2026

Six Feet by Nine: What a Box Room Becomes When You Stop Calling It Storage

Every UK house has one: the little room at the top of the stairs that quietly becomes a dumping ground for suitcases and unfinished intentions. It doesn't need a builder — it needs a decision. Here's how to give the smallest bedroom a real job, without apologising for its size.

Nov 12, 2026