Clever storage solutions

Need more space and want to keep your rooms free of clutter? Here are some of the latest storage ideas.

Smart for shoes: Designed to hold ten pairs, the Flexi shoe rack (pictured below), £39.98 from Lakeland, can be adjusted to accommodate all shapes and sizes of shoes and boots. If you have a large collection, packs can be combined for a tailor-made storage system. (lakeland.co.uk).

Compact home office: Marks & Spencer’s Lichfield bureau (pictured below), (H)125x(W)102x(D)45cm, is made from American oak with real oak veneers. It includes a desk, three shelves – two with drawers – and a cupboard. When it is not in use, simply flip up the door to hide away your laptop. It costs £799. (marksandspencer.com).

Designer shelving: Available from John Lewis – online or exclusively in the London Oxford Street store – the Case File range of furniture is both stylish and functional. Designed by Matthew Hilton, the shelves, drawers and desk are made from walnut veneers on black lacquered steel frames. Each piece is available separately, so you can pick and choose each item according to your design scheme. Case File storage (pictured below), priced from £895 for a single library unit measuring (H)215.5x(W)95x(D)32cm, John Lewis. (johnlewis.com).