organising

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Bring some calm to your kitchen chaos with the help of these simple (and satisfyingly stylish) tips Kitchen drawers and countertops can be a recipe for cluttered chaos. But, it doesn’t matter if you have a tiny corner kitchen or a space fit for a chef, with the help of clever storage you can keep […]

It seems the world has discovered the life-changing magic of, well, many a thing – actually First, there was Marie Kondo’s book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, released in 2012. Then there was The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k (2015) by Sarah Knight targeting the overachieving […]

Marie Kondo’s unique method of tidying and organising is taking the world by storm Marie Kondo’s new Netflix series Tidying Up has finally hit our screens and, like the rest of the world, I’m hooked! I don’t know what I love more: seeing how messy some homes are and feeling better about my own home or knowing […]

Here’s a round-up of style ideas and clever software that will help you work smarter, not harder. These are the four S’s of home office design How to create a home office space that helps to increase your productivity If you wear a lot of hats throughout your day thanks to a demanding business, having […]

Apartment living has never looked so chic! Step inside this colourful city apartment and discover how this large family makes it work Every corner of this colourful city apartment is a Pinterest moment When renovating a 160-square-metre apartment for a family of six, Kristian Lillelund had to come up with a number of clever design […]

Like reading the titles in someone’s book collection, what’s on your shelves reveals a little bit of you. Here, three stylists put their talents – and personalities – on display with a personal selection of objects and art 1. Well read by Catherine Wilkinson Against a rich, russet backdrop, Catherine has combined a few of her […]

Feeling inspired to achieve big? We show you how to prepare for peak productivity with these two work-space ideas For the minimalist  With more and more people working from home these days, the study has become an increasingly important space in the home. Whether you run a business from home or simply use the space […]

Ah, the linen cupboard. These tend to house all sorts of items and are often filled to the brim. They are usually overlooked, overstuffed and out of order. Natalie Jane offers a solution To start, work shelf by shelf and pull everything out of the space. Group like items together – fitted sheets, flat sheets, […]

The entryway is often a dumping ground for kids’ school bags and sports gear, coats and jackets, bags, shoes and more. Here’s how to keep it in check according to Natalie Jane of Be organised A very busy area of the home, the entranceway is often a dumping ground for kids’ school bags and sports […]

Maximise every inch of your garden with astute storage and inventive use of spare spaces. Get your garden decluttered and organised with these tips 10 stylish ways to organise your outdoor garden area There’s no getting around the fact that our gardens are getting smaller. Unfortunately, the amount of stuff we need to keep outdoors […]

Often a dumping ground for everyone in your house, the living room and dining area can be like a magnet for clutter. Natalie Jane explains how to get organised The living room is a favourite gathering place. It usually performs several functions and often houses a variety of items, making it a great place for […]

Kids’ bedrooms can be a disaster zone for clutter. Use these handy tips to organise their space and make decluttering habits for the future Today focus on decluttering your kids’ rooms and tomorrow is your chance to reorganise them. Kids’ rooms need decluttering on a regular basis as their needs, wants and tastes are constantly […]

This designer-builder has cleverly fitted out a colourful city apartment with unique furniture for his large family When renovating a 160-square-metre apartment for a family of six, Kristian Lillelund had to come up with a number of clever design and storage solutions. Luckily, he owns a company which specialises in interior design, kitchen fitouts and […]

If you have an ensuite make sure you don’t miss it out when you’re doing a big bathroom blitz. Here are some practical tips from Natalie Jane to keep it clean and organised Bathrooms can be black spots for clutter and badly utilised storage. Items tend to get shoved into drawers and forgotten, while others […]

You know what they say: tidy room, tidy mind. Take the clutter and chaos out of your life with these organising tips for your bedroom According to our resident expert Natalie Jane of Be organised a disorganised bedroom can impact your mood, which isn’t surprising when you consider that it’s the last thing you see at […]

An organised junk drawer may sound like an oxymoron but it is possible! Follow these quick, practical tips from Natalie Jane of Be Organised to get that miscellaneous stuff stored We all love a good junk drawer! But one that is organised of course. A junk drawer can become a dumping ground for all sorts […]

Whether you have a cabinet, first-aid kit or overflowing drawer, here are some practical decluttering tips to help you keep your medicine organised Every household should have a first aid kit. It is often stashed precariously in a cupboard, without any real order going on. You never know when an accident might happen, so it’s […]

Make it easy to cook and create in the kitchen by organising your books and recipes. Use these expert tips to guide the way Most of us have more cookbooks than we actually need. As new beautifully illustrated tomes appear on our shelves, old ones tend to get lost and forgotten. Set aside half an […]

Roll up your sleeves because we’re tackling the dreaded under-the-sink area in today’s home-organising tip. Don’t worry! This won’t take long – here’s how… This dark and hard-to-access space can often end up being a mess of cleaning supplies, plastic bags and random items. Clutter can easily build up if there is a lack of […]

Follow these practical tips by Natalie Jane of Be Organised to control the chaos in your fridge and freezer Start in the fridge and work from top to bottom, pulling everything out shelf by shelf. Group similar items together. Do the same with door racks and vegetable and fruit drawers. Check expiry dates on items […]

Kitchen drawers and cupboards are notorious for accumulating clutter. Here are Natalie Jane’s, our resident expert, top tips on how to get organised Take a moment to think about what is working and what is not in your kitchen. If it’s working to keep your tea towels in the bottom drawer, keep them there. If […]

The pantry is so often neglected – items build up and can create disorganisation and chaos. Here’s how to tidy your pantry like a professional organiser It’s time to declutter your pantry! The kitchen is the hub of every home and an area Natalie Jane from Be Organised loves to start the decluttering process in. The […]

Looking to declutter and organise? You’ll need the right tools to get started. Here’s a tool checklist, compiled by our resident expert Natalie Jane Get your tools on board! Our resident expert Natalie Jane from Be Organised says it’s important to have the right tools on hand before you start the process: Rubbish bags (for […]

Our #clutterfreefeb plan will deliver one quick and easy task each day during the month of February for you to tackle. Day by day, room by room, we’ll help you sort your spaces Clutter-Free Feb: Day 1 Vision  Welcome to the first day of #clutterfreefeb! Expert organiser Natalie from BeOrganised is here to help turn […]