Declutter your life

Stuff just has that amazing way of expanding to fill every bit of available space in our homes. The key to a tidy home is how you store that stuff. Why not go wild with some of these space-saving ideas?

1. Buy a bed with inbuilt storage.

When choosing a bed, opt for one with inbuilt storage. This could be in the headboard, or drawers underneath the bed. Save space in your bedroom by storing things such as handbags, shoes or bed linen within your bed!

2. Add a few floating shelves.

Free up floor space by adding a few floating shelves to the walls throughout your home. This is a great way to store extra bits and bobs that would usually take up desk, bench or floor space, and can be a great addition to enhance the design of your home!

3. Organise your drawer space with organisers.

Maximise your drawer storage by adding drawer organisers. These are commonly used for cutlery in the kitchen, but they can also be a useful tool for your bedroom and bathroom drawers, to prevent them from getting overfilled.

4. Roll don’t fold.

For any soft items you have in shelves or drawers, you can save space by rolling rather than folding them. Rolling up your linen and clothing can allow you to store up to 33% more items in the same space, and it’s also a great way to prevent fold lines and crinkles!

5. Organise your cords.

Cords and cables such as phone and laptop chargers can take up more space than you realise. Not to mention a bundle of disorganised cords can leave the room feeling untidy. Arrange your cords using small cord holders or binder clips, and label them with stickers or even plastic bread tags – you’ll never unplug the wrong thing again!

6. Hooks.

Hooks on walls and the back of cupboard doors are a great way to make use of empty space. Think purses, jewellery or even coats. By keeping items that you reach for often on hooks behind doors, you can save space and make them easily accessible.

7. Hanging fruit baskets.

Speaking of hanging things up, hanging fruit baskets are a great way to store various things. They’re a great way to store things like socks and hats in your wardrobe, as well as what they’re actually designed for; fruit! Storing your fruit in a hanging fruit basket will save you space on your kitchen bench.

8. Hang pots in the kitchen.

Pots and pans take up a lot of drawer space, so why not hang these up too? Take some inspiration from the kitchen in our display home, The Casa.

9. Use lazy susans in the kitchen.

Use small lazy susans in your fridge and pantry to prevent dead corner space. These work great for spices and sauces, and allow you to find everything with ease.

10. Hide your rubbish bin in your kitchen cabinets.

Hiding away your rubbish inside your kitchen cabinets is a great way to ensure your kitchen feels clean and tidy, and keep smells at bay.

Look for underutilised space throughout your home, and think outside the box!

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