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 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 .