10 clever ways to get organised
Putting everything in order is the best way to create a calming retreat, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
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Your support makes all the difference.It’s that time of year to start anew, clear the clutter and push the refresh button – while boosting your wellbeing by bringing a sense of symmetry to everyday life.
Whether it’s cleaning out the kitchen cupboards, shifting and sorting through your WFH space or editing your wardrobe, it helps to have the right storage solutions to kick-start the big tidy up… and lighten the load for the year ahead.
We’ve singled out these smart accessories and storage options to help put your home in order…
1. Smartstore Collect Recycling Bin – White with Wooden Lid, £67.20 (was £84), A Place For Everything
Practical and right on point, this 76-litre recycling bin will empower your green credentials. With 3 smaller 13-litre internal bins and Scandi-style birch-coloured lid, it’s one to use to whittle down your household waste.
2. Blox 10-Piece Grey Drawer Organiser Set, £30, Joseph Joseph
Cut back the cutlery chaos with these customised compartments… craftsmanship at your fingertips.
3. SinkSide Sink Organiser – Jade Green, £15.75, SinkSide Dish Brush with Suction Cup Holder – Jade Green, £9.95, SinkSide Dish Drying Rack – Dark Grey, £63, Brabantia
Make light of kitchen sink dramas with this stylish drying rack, caddy and suction cup holder for your brush.
4. Wire Hanging Magazine Rack, £115, Cox & Cox
One of the cleverest storage tricks… wall-mounted racks can be used to create decorative themes with some wow factor. From a mood board, to favourite holiday snaps to magazine covers, think thought-provoking and tailored to your needs.
5. Harome Low Modular Desk with Shelves – White, from £626.05, Shelved
Marrying function with flair, this modular desk will do all the hard work for you. Depending on your space and budget, you can customise the configuration to ensure the utmost storage capacity for books, files and decos. Moreover, it comes with built-in cable management and an adjustable height desk.
6. Mustard Made The Baskets in Blush, £39, Mustard Made
When you don’t want to hide everything, these simple wire baskets with handy hook can hold oodles of stuff and still look sweet.
7. GoodHome Konnect White Cube Shelving Units, £17 each, GoodHome Konnect Matt White Modular Cabinet Doors, £12 each, rest of shelf cubes from a selection, B&Q
When it comes to the best of both worlds, styling open shelving alongside storing books means curios, decorative artwork and accessories can be housed in a collection of cubes – without the clutter. Floor-standing or wall-mounted, configurations can be mixed and matched… a perfect way to give your goods a glow-up.
8. Mustard Made The Twinny in Slate, £499, Mustard Made
Looking to house your clothing, accessories and bits and bobs under one roof? This luxe locker is the bees knees for building a capsule wardrobe. With adjustable shelves, handy hooks, removable hanging rails, cable holes, a couple of wall attachment points, lock and custom keyring, it’s a win-win.
9. ShoeCase 2-Piece Grey Shoe Storage Boxes, £45 each, Joseph Joseph
These stackable shoe boxes will put you on the front foot with their drop-down door and slide-out trays for easy access. An added bonus, they’re ventilated for air flow.
10. Zinus Maddon King Size Bed Frame with Underbed Storage – Beige, £264.25, Amazon
Taking underbed storage to the next level, this hydraulic lifting mattress platform means you can access all your excess bedding, blankets, pillows and even luggage without having to get down on your knees and reach under the bed.