Contemporary Dining RoomContemporary Dining Room, London

Slot in a studyThis home study is separated from the main living area by three short steps and a half-height glass wall. These create a clear boundary that stops overspill between one function and another. Having different textures – the exposed brick wall, in this case – and different flooring (wood versus tiles) further adds to the demarcation. Before planning your broken-plan space, think about what you miss in your current home and what works where; not everyone wants a study downstairs, for example.

Invest in vintage-style storageTake inspiration from Victorian sculleries and old-school cupboards when planning your dining room storage. Built-in pantries pair well with industrial design because of their utilitarian nature and associations of efficiency. Choose glass doors and a dark paint colour for added impact.

I like the use of different levels to separate spaces

love the 'slotted' in feel for craft room, pantry, office ,knook

Brick wall, wood floor and tile

if extending hallway, then this apart from the desk looks a nice was to transition from old dining room