Research by SpareRoom.com shows more Brits are sharing their homes for longer to cut costs

And this is filtering in to buying habits as Harveys report storage solutions are becoming ever more popular

Sales of stylish storage options on the increase of Lounge furniture is the fastest growing area for new storage solutions of 50% increase in those looking to share homes Harveys, the Furniture Store and spareroom.co.uk, the UK’s leading flat & house share website, have today quoted figures indicating that a trend to share houses and flats further in to our 30’s could be the driving force behind an increase in sales of furniture that doubles as storage. Karen Broderick trend watch expert at Harveys, the Furniture Store comments:

“It’s an interesting correlation between more people sharing their homes and for longer, and our customers buying increasingly innovative solutions for storage. At Harveys, we now have a large proportion of our shoppers buying coffee tables and footstools with clever storage features, as well as the usual innovative wardrobe and cupboard designs. As far as Harveys are concerned, the trend in house sharing has definitely led to increases in sales of new and innovative furniture lines.”


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Toulouse storage coffee table - Stunning classic piece in a solid oak finish. Prices start at £433.
Rebecca storage footstool - Delphi leather storage solution in choice of 8 luxurious colours from £189.
Carmen wardrobe - Light coloured wardrobes not only add a feeling of space but also a whole range of flexible storage solutions – this range for example comes with 9 standard options including integrating mirrors for added light and feeling of space from £529.

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