When it comes to kitting out your humble abode, most people think of style before practicality. Yes, that gorgeous velvet sofa is bound to impress your guests (and your cat), but will it help when your electricity cuts out in the middle of a storm? Didn’t think so. Below are a few features every modern home should have—fun, functional, and anything but dull. Go on, give your future self a break. Paul Vowles Shutterstock The Secret Storage Sanctuary If there’s one thing we Brits do brilliantly, it’s cramming stuff into cupboards. So, why not take that to the next level with hidden storage? Conceal your...