Jennifer Sheahan: Maximising space using hidden storage

When space is tight it's hard to avoid clutter. Home of the Year 2021 winner Jennifer Sheahan has some tips

The bookshelf in Jen's living area. Picture: Moya Nolan

I COULDN’T call myself a minimalist — I like colour and patterns and having nice things. However, I have a firm limit to how many of those things I can tolerate taking up space in my home.

I hate clutter, I am calmer when things are tidied away, and with the space constraints in my own little cottage that means getting clever with storage. I have lots of tips for you — although I must caveat this with the disclaimer that I do not have children and that makes decluttering far simpler! The same principles should still apply however.