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Call it a back-to-school vibe or September reset ahead of one of the busiest times of the year, getting organised and having a good old sort-out after a long, hot summer is a must to keep your home in step.
From clearing the clutter to space-saving solutions, and switching out warm weather heroes for transitional pieces, now’s the time to put your house in order.
Here’s what’s spurring us to make a fresh start, prep ourselves for the busy weeks ahead and look forward to an autumnal nip in the air…
1. Blox 10-Piece Grey Drawer Organiser Set, £30, Joseph Joseph
Chances are your messy drawer is muckier than ever and cutlery is looking a little chaotic with salad servers having wedged out silverware. Meet this modular-designed drawer organiser, with individual compartments which clip easily together to fit into any space.
2. Natural Eucalyptus Wooden 2 Door Storage Cabinet, £195, Click Style
This Scandi-style storage cabinet with space-saving slatted sliding doors is ideal for small spaces – and the warm, natural wood tone enhances a minimalist scheme.
3. Set of Two Light Brown Leather Handled Storage Baskets – Sculptural Storage Bins, £175, Click Style
Inspired by classic leather satchels, these smart storage baskets with buckle-strap detailing are tailor-made for holding magazines, files and documents; or throws for when it’s time to cosy up on the sofa. Ideal for a home office and, for seasonal styling ideas, display logs to complement a fireplace.
4. Four Tier Abstract Shelving Unit – Cashmere, £35, B&M Home, in-store
Open shelving offers endless opportunities to sort, store, layer and show off all your collectibles and curios. With four tiers to place and display around.
5. Amboise Round Storage Pouffe – Brick Boucle, £129.99, Daals
Fashioned from boucle in an attractive shade of burnt orange, this pouffe is perfectly placed to double up as extra seating, as well as storage for small items within easy reach.
6. Elegance Storage Rack – Traditional Matt Black, £67, Agriframes
This versatile storage rack makes a statement – and can be reinvented for whichever objects it holds. Whether it’s garden tools in a conservatory; spices, food containers and tea towels in a pantry; or even tea, coffee, sugar and mugs in an industrial-style kitchen. Made from solid steel with five hooks.
7. Vonhaus Holbrook White Storage Chest, £51.99, Robert Dyas
With its clean lines, shaker-style design and fresh white finish, this practical chest with hinged lid will work in any space – and makes a chic statement, even when empty. Suitable for blankets, linen, cushions, towels and soft toys, to name a few.
8. Southwark Ladder Shelving, Dark Brown Acacia, £329, Swoon Editions
One of the joys of ladder shelving is you can lean it anywhere you like… literally. Made from solid acacia wood with a rustic, organic feel, it’s easy to create a unique look – think vases, books, ornaments, photograph frames – while giving your room a clean slate at the same time.
9. Cotswold Shoe Storage Unit in Classic White, £129, Noa & Nani
With a switch in season and transitional wardrobe featuring heavier footwear, this modish shoe storage unit can hold up to 12 pairs of shoes for when you need to edit down. We’re thinking strappy summer sandals, occasion shoes and espadrilles. With a top drawer for a couple of clutch bags and accessories.
10. Oak Clothes Rail, £195, Cox & Cox
There’s always space for a clothes rail in a palette-friendly neutral, especially if your closet is spilling out and you need to create a capsule wardrobe for weekday workwear. With a bleached wood frame and slatted floor shelf, this one’s ideal for hanging key pieces and creating a calm, organised, daily routine.