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Affordable finds that bring serious style without the designer price tag
When a spacious footprint is in short supply, every piece of furniture needs to earn its place. But practical certainly doesn’t have to mean boring. Online retailer Dusk has a seriously stylish selection of furniture and space-savvy designs that prove you can still achieve a luxe look in even the smallest of rooms.
The trick is to look for pieces that either do double duty or deliver maximum impact without taking up precious floor space. Think decorative ottomans that provide hidden storage, curved furniture that’s easier to navigate around and soft furnishings that dial up the style factor without adding clutter.
Whether you’re decorating a compact flat, tiny bedroom or snug living room, these are the luxe-looking buys we’d pick to make a small space (and budget) work harder.
Made from textured ribbed glass and sporting a simple silhouette, this tumbler is a great buy for its timeless design alone. Adding a sophisticated touch to any modern bathroom, use it to keep toothbrushes, make-up brushes or long cotton buds neatly to hand.
Providing a soft glow, a sculptural black base and a crisp white pleated shade, this lamp ticks all the design boxes we'd usually associate with a much higher price tag. Dusk's rechargeable Birdie lamp delivers the luxe look for less.
The rich walnut finish and slender legs give this nightstand a timeless, country-house feel, while the single drawer is ideal for keeping bedside clutter out of sight. Meanwhile, the open shelf leaves room for a book or two. The best part though is that it’s just 40cm wide – making it a particularly smart choice for smaller bedrooms where every centimetre counts.
Mirrors can be just as decorative as artwork and Dusk’s Niamh is a case in point. With a gentle, wavy silhouette and rich tawny port frame, it’s a buy that works just as well in a bedroom as it does in a hallway or living room. At just 42cm wide, carving out space to hang this beauty should be no mean feat.
We've been debating whether the best part of this bed is the frilled edge on the headboard or the hidden storage underneath... luckily for you, there's no need to choose, as this stylish frame comes with both. Bringing cottagecore charm to modern interiors, the blue striped linen and playful ruffles add softness and character without feeling overly twee.
A place to rest tired feet, stash away clutter and perch a tray are all sought-after features in a compact space, and this 88 x 68cm ottoman delivers the brief well. Finished in a tactile oatmeal chenille fabric, it lends a soft, textured layer to a room, dialling up the cosy factor and making it well worth the floor space.
Burl wood is a material to watch in the interiors world. This Talia coffee table features a light burl-effect finish that looks very high-end. Its chunky circular top and chunky tapered base give it a sculptural silhouette, while the lack of harsh corners is a blessing in a small space. At 80cm wide, there’s plenty of room for coffee-table books, candles and a drinks tray.
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