How to level up your laundry or mudroom

Heavy-duty areas of the home, like these, can easily become bogged down with things like grubby shoes and haven’t-had-a-chance-to-iron-them-yet piles of laundry. This traditional-style home shows how you can use storage to your advantage in these areas, with charming additions here and there to bring in a balance of both hard-working and good-looking.

Big storage, little organisers

Sometimes larger storage pieces make most sense, even in a small space like this one. This larger cabinet maximises the wall’s width and height but, at just 30cm deep, barely makes a dent in the room. It’s an all-in-one home for games, sports gear, gardening tools and outdoor wear, organised inside with baskets and other containers.