Small and awkward homes
Narrow hallways, sloping ceilings, tiny kitchens and doorways that furniture never quite fits through. These guides put real measurements and access ahead of generic rankings.
- What's the best bed with storage for a low-ceiling bedroom? A storage bed in a loft room has two heights to consider: the mattress surface and the extra clearance needed to open…
- What's the best blind for an awkward bay window? Bay windows expose the weakness of one-size-fits-all blinds: the corner where two panels meet can admit a surprising…
- What's the best clothes airer for a small flat? In a small flat, the difficulty is often finding a place for damp laundry that does not block the only route through the…
- What's the best compact desk for a bedroom alcove? Bedroom alcoves are rarely symmetrical. A desk can fit between the walls yet still trap your knees against the skirting…
- What's the best compact tumble dryer for a flat without an outside vent? For a flat without an outside vent, the relevant question is not which tumble dryer is smallest but which drying system…
- What's the best dehumidifier for small flats? In a small flat, a dehumidifier needs to do more than remove moisture. It has to fit somewhere sensible, make an…
- What's the best folding dining table for a tiny kitchen? A tiny kitchen table needs to survive actual dinners, not just look slim in its folded product picture.
- What's the best narrow bookcase for a hallway? A hallway bookcase should take up wall space without becoming something people catch their shoulders on as they pass.
- What's the best shoe rack for narrow hallways? A narrow hallway doesn't leave much room for shoes, especially when the front door swings inwards and everyone needs to…
- What's the best slimline dishwasher for a narrow kitchen? The advantage of a slimline dishwasher disappears if you cannot open it fully or fit your dinner plates inside.
- What's the best sofa bed for narrow doorways? Buying a sofa bed for a flat with a narrow front door or awkward stairwell is a two-part challenge: it must fit the room…
- What's the best storage for an awkward under-stairs cupboard? An under-stairs cupboard is not a rectangular storage problem. Its entrance, sloping ceiling and inconvenient back…
- What's the best wall-mounted drying rack for a small bathroom? Small bathrooms benefit from a rack that disappears when not needed, but moisture and unsuitable fixings can turn an…