Homes & Gardens: How do I fix dead space in my house?

7 transformative tips from designers.

From underused spare rooms to empty corners and awkward alcoves, learn how to make the most out of the 'dead zones' in your home.

Featured in Homes & Gardens | Article by Zara Stacey

Image credit: Anna Stathaki | Elizabeth Krueger Design | Annie Downing Interiors

Every inch of your home should work hard to create a beautiful and functional space that is a joy to live in – and working out how to tackle those tricky dead spaces can really make a difference in the overall look and feel of a successful interior design. 

A dead space provides the chance to create a truly unique design feature and enhance a room with both style and practicality.

Transitional Spaces - Bring in Beautiful Decoration

As designers, Trish Knight and Nicole Varga from Knight Varga Interiors say, 'some common examples of ignored dead spaces in the home are wide hallways, corridors between rooms, stairs and landings between floors. If a hallway feels too bare, consider adding a runner carpet or a series of photos or art on the wall before considering furniture with no purpose – you do not want to over-clutter the space!'