Practical ways to style your house

The aspirational lifestyle offered by The Block is fun to play along with, but when it comes to small spaces and family homes, what do people actually want?

Are study nooks as practical as they seem? Does anyone do as much entertaining – and drinking – as Hannah and Clint seem to think? And what would savvy renovators in the real world (who aren’t being judged) do with a niche of their own?

We take a look at five super clever options for luxe family homes.

1. A “launch pod” station
The perfect fit for a busy family – a place for everyone to pop their backpacks, shoes, water bottles, notes and more, making mornings a decidedly less stressful affair.

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2. A perfectly practical mudroom

Dirty shoes, ugly bags, shopping to unload and dog leads – it all hides away here in a delightfully designed chaos corner.

What would you do with your own kitchen niche or nook? Have your say on Facebook.