Home organisation tips from the pros.
Declutter before/while you organise
“It’s easy to get caught in the trap of organising things without even questioning why you have them. After a good declutter you’ll be able to see what you are working with, making it much easier to plan. You’ll also have a clearer idea of what storage accessories you need to purchase to get organised.” – Lucy le Roux, owner of Illuminate Home Staging
Spring declutter to stay organised
“The most organised house cannot survive years without editing. While an annual spring clean is the minimum to keep a house organised, we suggest living intentionally and always asking the question: ‘Do I really need this or could I ask a friend/neighbour?’ before making a purchase. We all need less things and more community.” – Lucy le Roux, owner of Illuminate Home Staging
Include décor elements
“Organising your home should always go beyond practicality and should introduce some unique elements to your living area. Items like display units are ideal for keeping your room organised while inspiring your space. The Orman Display Shelf for example introduces warm tones, which produces a natural charm to your living space while the powder-coated steel trimmings welcome industrial flair.” – Cheryl Du Preez, visual merchandising coordinator at Cielo
Stylish bedroom storage
“Simplify your bedroom life with a handy and super stylish bed storage box that will keep clutter out of sight, but still within reach for when you need it. Items like the Vancouver Storage Box welcome warmth, authenticity and class to your space, all the while opening up more space in your bedroom, and when it comes to bedrooms space equals tranquillity.” – Cheryl Du Preez, visual merchandising coordinator at Cielo
Maximise existing space
“The key to organisation is if you have a space to put it away then you will never have clutter. Try to utilise all the space you can. Storage space is never enough. We will try to use every area possible to add in storage so that nothing goes to waste. A trick that we love to use is extra storage around a TV unit. In this image we have kept the space completely clean and sleek, however we have maximised storage all around the TV as well as below it.” – Kirsty Langley, company director at Design Hatch
Categorise items
“Organisation is most successful when you are able to categorise correctly. I like to ensure that items are stored in places that they are used in. For example we designed this foot ottoman with storage inside to be able to place extra blankets that can be used when you are sitting on the occasional chair.” – Kirsty Langley, company director at Design Hatch
Optimise vertical space
“Tall cabinets with inner pullouts such as Blum’s SPACE TOWER are the perfect solution for vertical space optimisation in all areas of the home. This practical solution can be used in kitchens, linen cupboards, the bathroom, and bedroom wardrobes. Add AMBIA-LINE inner dividers for next-level organisation.” – Charlene le Roux, Blum showroom and inspirations specialist
Maximise hallway cabinetry
“Busy families will benefit from cabinetry in the hallway to keep everyday items close by but hidden and organised. Blum’s SPACE STEP solution creates practical storage in the plinth space, and doubles up as a step to reach into higher cabinets. Keep the clutter at bay by creating dedicated cabinetry for your families’ individual needs.” – Charlene le Roux, Blum showroom and inspirations specialist
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