Author(s): Rebecca Winward

Architecture and Design

Living Comfortably Now is an inspiring guide to making the most of every square inch of your available space.

When the housing market takes a dip and borrowing becomes more expensive, fewer of us move as we just can't afford it. That's the time to take a long hard look at your home and work out exactly how to make the most of every room--even every corner. Perhaps you're trying to carve out more space to accommodate a growing family, or maybe you're wondering where you can squeeze in a home office, a utility room or a kids' playroom. Whatever your particular needs, in Living Comfortably Now Rebecca Winward explores multiple ways to make your home, no matter its size, work harder for you. She explores open-plan living, opting for more flexible room configurations, and using pockets of "dead space"--under the stairs, on the landing or in the garden--that have unrecognized potential. Multitasking furniture and smart storage both have their role to play, as does versatile lighting. Streamline everyday life stylishly with Living Comfortably Now.