Organising by room

How to do a room makeover without breaking the bank

How to do a room makeover without breaking the bank

Taking on a DIY project or entire room makeover can often be a daunting process when you start adding up the cost of all the different things you'd like to include. However, a makeover doesn't have to cost a fortune, and with the right planning, and repurposing, rearranging, repainting and using clever storage solutions, you can breathe whole new life into a space. Here's how we achieved it with our son's bedroom makeover...

5 clever storage solutions for your kitchen

5 clever storage solutions for your kitchen

 

There's no denying that the right storage products can make a massive difference to way you use your kitchen. If a product can save you time and effort, increase storage and improve the functionality of your kitchen, then it's definitely a win in my books! In this video I'm showing you 5 simple but clever storage solutions that will give you all of these benefits. Do you use any of them in your own kitchen? If so, which one's your favourite?

Why having a junk drawer is a mistake {Video}

Why having a junk drawer is a mistake {Video}

Why is having a junk drawer a mistake? In my opinion, there are 3 major reasons:

1. You can’t find exactly what you’re looking for quickly

2. It's easier to lose things, especially those smaller items

3. It can cost you, as you end up buying things you actually already owned just because you couldn't find them in amongst the clutter

Luckily, it's a pretty easy fix to get your drawers back in shape. In today's video I'm walking you through the simple process for decluttering and organising your drawers so that everything is easy to find. Follow along with these easy steps...

25 easy ways to organise drawers

25 easy ways to organise drawers

When you think about how many drawers you have throughout your house - in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, home office, wardrobe, kids' play areas - it's no wonder that many people find theirs cluttered, over-flowing and messy. That's a lot of drawer space to keep organised! 

The biggest trick to drawer organisation is to make sure everything in your home has it's own place, so that you know exactly what to keep where. And you should be making friends with dividers - they are absolutely the simplest and best way to keep contents organised, particularly those drawers with lots of little bits and pieces. Here's some inspiration and ideas for you...

25 creative ways to organise your laundry

25 creative ways to organise your laundry

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Whether we like it or not, a lot of time is spent in the laundry, be it sorting, washing, hanging, folding, ironing.... There are always laundry-related tasks that need to be completed, especially if you have a large family. So, in my opinion, every effort should be made to create an organised, functional and efficient space, as well as one that looks nice so you enjoy spending time in there (well, as much as one can enjoy spending time doing laundry!). Due to our current home renovation, we will need to redo our laundry room in the very near future. We weren't quite prepared for having to tackle this project so soon, so we've been doing lots of research and taking note of clever storage and organisation ideas to incorporate into our new space. Today I'm sharing some of the creative laundry ideas I've come across, as well as a free project planner to get you thinking about your wish-list if you've got a project of your own in the works. Ready to be inspired?

15 must-follow rules for organising toys

15 must-follow rules for organising toys

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Do you sometimes feel as though your child's toys are taking over the house? Do your kids constantly complain about not being able to find the toy they want in amongst the mess? Is pack up time a nightmare because nothing has it's own place? Getting toys sorted and organised into easy-to-follow systems is the best way to prevent toy clutter from building up in your home. Here are 15 must-follow rules for toy organisation, as well as free organising labels to help you get your house back under control!