Top 10 tips
for making the most of your space
We could all do with a bit more room, but deciding how to streamline your home can be a challenge.
If you’re finding clutter taking over your environment, it’s time for a rescue refresh: read on for our top tips to banish clutter and make more of your space.
1
Take control
First, sort through your possessions. Consciously edit as you organise – keep things that bring you joy, and think about being ruthless with the rest
2
Look up
Stack up on storage with high shelving: an attractive way to make your space work harder
3
Clear your cupboards
Got a habit of throwing things into the cupboard under the stairs? Enhance the space with organisers for different items
4
The everything drawer
Every home has at least one drawer that's home to all sorts of small items. Revolutionise your drawers with these organisers to help you find everything you need
5
A little pick-me-up
Emulate your favourite chefs with a kitchen hanging rack – they show off your pans while freeing up floors and worktops
6
Start reflecting
Mirrored surfaces create an illusion of space – a time-honoured trick that really works
7
Make it multi-purpose
Form multi-use spaces with furniture. Go from study to guest room with a sofa bed; make space with a storage divan in the bedroom; and choose office chairs that look good at the dining table
8
Keep it light
Select neutral bases for walls, and lift with a couple of colourful accessories, or wallpaper on a statement wall
9
Take the floor
Floor clutter can make rooms appear smaller than they are – neatly store wires and opt for furniture with raised legs to increase the effect of space
10
Get in the zone
Use colour or furniture to create zones in a single space. Paint or wallpaper a corner wall to mark an workspace, signal an entrance with vinyl tiles or section off a living area using a sofa back as a divider
Read our article here for tips on reclaiming space in every part of your home