It's super satisfying to see an organised shelf or cupboard. But, always organise after decluttering, when you'll have less to work with. Once you’ve sorted through your items, remove anything you don’t need or use. This reduces the amount of things you need to store and makes the organising process more effective.

Store like with like and label storage bins and baskets to make finding items a breeze afterwards. Always make sure frequently used everyday items are easily accessible. Out-of-season items can be stored up high or under the bed.

ORTHEX SmartStore recycled baskets available from Homebase.

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