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Nora Whitfield

I write SpaceKindly's storage guides. Most of them start with a tape measure and an awkward corner — the space where the obvious answer turns out not to fit.

The method is the same on every page. Measure the usable opening rather than the labelled size, check the route an object has to travel to reach it, and read the fitting instructions before the photographs. If a product cannot be verified against a real installation, it does not go in.

I work these ideas out in a rented two-bedroom flat with a narrow kitchen, a single wardrobe and no utility room, which is why the guides lean towards removable, freestanding and tension-based solutions. Corrections and questions are welcome on the contact page.

Recent guides by Nora Whitfield

Clothes That Keep Landing on a Chair: Create a Worn-Clothing ZoneCLOSET

Clothes That Keep Landing on a Chair: Create a Worn-Clothing Zone

A practical guide to bedroom clothes chair, focused on fit, access, measurements and buying conditions.

SPACEKINDLYSmall Kitchen Appliance Storage: Separate Daily and Occasional UseSMALL KITCHEN

Small Kitchen Appliance Storage: Separate Daily and Occasional Use

Practical small kitchen appliance storage planning: measure the usable space, protect access, compare fit and choose storage that supports a small kitchen.

SPACEKINDLYShared Kitchen Storage: Separate Personal Supplies and Common ToolsSMALL KITCHEN

Shared Kitchen Storage: Separate Personal Supplies and Common Tools

Practical kitchen shared storage planning: measure the usable space, protect access, compare fit and choose storage that supports a small kitchen routine.

SPACEKINDLYBedroom Doors and Drawers That Clash: Rework the Movement ZonesCLOSET

Bedroom Doors and Drawers That Clash: Rework the Movement Zones

A practical guide to small bedroom door blocked, focused on measurements, access, tradeoffs and purchase conditions for a small bedroom.

SPACEKINDLYBedside Cable Storage: Keep Charging Separate from Spare CordsSMALL BEDROOM

Bedside Cable Storage: Keep Charging Separate from Spare Cords

A practical guide to bedroom bedside cables, focused on fit, access, measurements and buying conditions.

SPACEKINDLYFolding Beds for Small Rooms: Plan the Open Bed and Storage PositionCLOSET

Folding Beds for Small Rooms: Plan the Open Bed and Storage Position

A practical guide to folding bed for small room, focused on measurements, access, tradeoffs and purchase conditions for a small bedroom.

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Every guide published on the site is listed in the complete ideas index.