India, Sept. 12 -- After ten years designing small homes and apartments in Bengaluru, I've realised something simple. A space only feels big when every item has a home. That's where my compact living ideas come from. Over the years, I've found clever solutions that make storage easy and practical. The broom drawer is one of my favourites.

At its core, it's simply a drawer designed for storing and cleaning tools. Instead of brooms, mops and dustpans piling up behind doors or leaning against walls, they sit tucked away in one slim compartment. The result is a floor that looks clear and a room that instantly feels more organised.

The kitchen is the most common spot. A narrow pull-out at the base of cabinets works surprisingly well, and fou...