The Useful Room welcomes thoughtful pitches from writers with a clear, useful idea about how people plan, care for or live in their homes. Proposals should suit a general readership and offer more than a list of familiar tips.
What we welcome
We consider practical explainers, room-planning ideas, considered approaches to household routines and accessible discussions of design choices. Pieces should be original, specific in scope and useful to readers with varied homes and circumstances.
What makes a good pitch
Tell us the proposed subject, the reader it serves, the main questions the piece will answer and why the idea is a good fit for The Useful Room. Mention relevant experience honestly, and flag any commercial interests or potential conflicts. Do not send unpublished full drafts unless requested.
How to propose an idea
Send your proposal through the Contact page. Include a way for us to identify your pitch and the subject line or message context, but do not include sensitive personal information. A proposal is not a promise of publication.