When it comes to organising your home, start as you mean to go on, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
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IT’S a goal we all aspire to, getting organised.
Even if you love clutter, you want it to be catalogued and for everything to have its place – so although a good old rummage might still be required, it’s not too much of a nightmare when you’re trying to hunt something down.
And if you’re so minimalist that tidy is your second name then ensuring you have enough stylish storage solutions to house all those bits and bobs is essential.
Either way, if one of your New Year resolutions is to have a stellar sort out, these handy homewares will help you make those gettingorganised dreams a reality...
Felt woven storage caddy, £22, Next
If you’ve been getting crafty lately with a newfound hobby, or working from home means you need a carry-all for cables and techy stuff, this felt caddy could do the job nicely.
If you have a roomy enough staircase, this stylish storage basket could be just the ticket for tucking away scarves and hats or blankets. We love that it also has an easy carry handle and oozes county chic.
A tip-top trio, these hanging rope baskets lend themselves to any nook or cranny. Ideal for toiletries and beauty buys, they could even be filled with faux flowers if all your vases are full.
Sturdy storage baskets can be a godsend when it comes to folding away tea towels, wash day sprays and laundry soap, although you could really use them for anything. Rustic and resilient.
Kitchen trolley with bamboo top, £199, A Place for Everything
Bloomingdale Valde clothes rack, £385, Sweatpea & Willow
An investment piece for sure, but if you especially like an open design, this neat clothes rack means you can hang key pieces with confidence, and the five fixed shelves are ideal for shoes, accessories and baskets.
Smartstore basket medium – just base, £6, just lid, £9, or £15 for the set, A Place for Everything
A quick kitchen fix, this island on wheels will not only double up as a scullery chef for all those cooking utensils, but can be placed strategically for serving, plating and most importantly, storage. Genius.
*All prices correct at time of going to press and subject to availability
Slimline slogan boxes, £2.50 each, B&M Stores
These italic-style slogans might inspire a host of cleaning products for multiple surfaces, but they can also double up for magazines, filing and even outdoor storage.
These white plastic storage baskets with a stylish Scandi-inspired bamboo lid are ideal for stacking, and so versatile they can multitask anywhere in the home, from a utility room to the bedroom or even the garage.
Cupboard & fridge organiser (middle shelf), £1.50, B&M stores
Olive oil, pepper mills and spices can be a messy business... Not with a bargain handy organiser to keep them neat.
Large spoon storage box, £22, Natalia Willmott
A soft solution for kitchen towels and knick-knacks, you could also stand cutlery and napkins inside so they’re within easy reach.
Trinkets: Tick. Timepiece: Tick. Reading specs: Tick. This stylish jewellery box ticks so many boxes.
Jewellery box – Moona – natural & white, £50, A Place for Everything
Rope hanging white storage baskets, £32, Next
Bembridge storage baskets, from £35, Garden Trading
Kubu stair storage basket by Pacific, £44, Next