Get your house in order this autumn

Switch up storage solutions with switch in seasons, says Sam Wylie-Harris

As the weather slowly cools, chances are your temper is hotting up when you can’t find something. A bit of organisation and knowing where things are kept can save us a world of stress.

Plus, nature is starting to tell us it’s time to make room for richer, warmer textures and salute the change of season.

So if you’re preparing to switch out your summer bedding, stow away holiday clothes and swap out those woollens – or just want to get organised as we enter October – these smart storage solutions will help...

1 Elements glass kitchen canisters, from £7; Kilner jars, from £3.50, all Dunelm

An easy update for small spaces, decanting things into some clear storage jars means you have everything within sight – leaving no room for waste or making the classic mistake of doubling up on basics that you already have.

2 Sherbourne kitchen island in blue slate, £90 (was £140), Studio A favourite with interior designers

and anyone who loves to cook and entertain, a kitchen island is a thing of beauty. With casters for easy movement, this one has two drawers for knives or spices, a double cupboard for tableware, hooks for hanging utensils and a side mounted towel rail. Genius.

3 Green wire storage baskets – set of 2, £20, Sasse & Belle

With a lovely rustic feel and botanical shade, these baskets will tie in beautifully with country cottage decor. Think jam jars, olive oil and anything you fancy foraging for.

4 Lego storage brick – sand green, £32 (was £35), Fy!

Love Lego? Building bricks with the added bonus of storage, ideal for stashing away anything from techy stuff to pencils and crayons.

5 Set of drawer organiser dividers, £6.50 (was £8), A Place For Everything

Everyone has a messy drawer. But if it’s getting out of hand, there’s nothing more frustrating than rummaging around and coming up short. This dinky divider can be cut to length to fit any drawer, keeping everything just so.

6 Omnioutil storage bucket with lid – apricot, from £21-£38, Fy!

A bucket may not scream storage but this playful pail could hold toys, household tools, knitting kit and even double up as a mini side table (and how perfect would it be for Halloween treats?).

7 Raw scaffold shelf, from £60, Garden Trading

Ideal for open storage and curating those succulents or garden tools, this industrial style shelf with galvanised wall brackets, looks bang up to date.

8 Marlborough cabinet – ink, steel, £250, Garden Trading This trendy steel cabinet will hold all your curios and could also

double up as an extension of your home work station, with three shelves for files, books etc.

9 Midi folding crate in salmon, £10.50, Daisy Park

Available in a range of bright hues, this cute storage crate folds flat when not in use and can be used for practically anything – from a hairdryer and beauty bits to cleaning products and knick-knacks.

10 Minstrel large storage ottoman in mustard, £140, Studio

Decorative and stylish, this retrostyle padded bench is perfect for holding blankets, cushions and knitted throws.

11 The Edited Life ash wood clothes rail with storage shelf, £79, Dunelm

When you’re after a dedicated space for coats or school-run stuff, a clothes rail keeps it all tidy, within sight and easy reach.

12 Grey SmartStore basket – medium – base and lid, £15, A Place For Everything

Easy to store and stack, this 10-litre basket is made from recycled materials, with a bamboo lid to keep items dust-free.