5 ways to make better use of awkward spaces in your home
Every home has those awkward spaces that never seem to get used properly. It might be the space beneath the stairs, an alcove beside a chimney breast, a sloping ceiling or simply an unusual corner where standard furniture doesn't quite fit.
Bespoke joinery designed around your home
Every home is different, which is why an awkward space can often benefit from a made-to-measure solution. At Creative Joinery Services, Ian Sutherland can design and create bespoke joinery to help you make better use of the space available, whether you're looking for fitted storage, wardrobes, alcove units, under-stairs storage or another custom solution.
Accredited by the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Creative Joinery Services offers a professional approach to creating practical, well-finished solutions designed around your home and the way you use it.
Here are five ways bespoke joinery can help you make better use of awkward spaces in your home.
1. Transform the space under your stairs
The area beneath a staircase can provide a surprising amount of storage.
Rather than letting it become a place where shoes, coats and household items pile up, bespoke under-stairs storage can be designed to make use of the available space. Pull-out drawers, fitted cupboards, shelving or a combination of different storage options can all be created to suit your needs.
Because everything is made to measure, the finished installation can follow the shape of your staircase and make use of space that standard furniture simply can't.
2. Make better use of alcoves
Alcoves, particularly those found either side of a chimney breast, are perfect for bespoke fitted furniture.
Fitted cupboards with shelving above can provide plenty of storage while creating a clean and balanced appearance in the room. Alcove units can also be designed around televisions, books, lighting and other features.
Rather than trying to find furniture that's almost the right size, bespoke joinery makes sure you use the available space properly.
3. Fit wardrobes around sloping ceilings
Loft bedrooms and rooms with sloping ceilings can be difficult to furnish with standard wardrobes.
Bespoke fitted wardrobes can be designed around the exact shape of the room, making use of lower and angled areas that might otherwise be wasted.
The interior can also be tailored to suit you, with hanging space, shelving, drawers and other storage incorporated into the design.
4. Create a home office in an unused space
A practical home office doesn't always require a separate room.
An unused alcove, corner or other small area can often be transformed with a fitted desk, shelving and storage. Bespoke joinery means the workspace can be designed specifically for the available area rather than trying to squeeze in a standard desk.
It's a great way to create a dedicated place to work while keeping the rest of your home uncluttered.
5. Take your storage up to the ceiling
When you can't add more floor space, make better use of the height you already have.
Floor-to-ceiling fitted cupboards and shelving can dramatically increase the amount of storage in a room. Higher cupboards are ideal for belongings that aren't needed every day, while everyday items can be kept within easy reach.
Made-to-measure joinery can also help the finished storage look like a natural part of the room rather than something that has simply been added afterwards.
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Have an awkward or unused space in your home? Get in touch with Creative Joinery Services to discuss your ideas and see how bespoke joinery could transform it.