Take a look at the best storage solutions on the high street
Take a look at the best storage solutions on the high street
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1/18 Trouva
Magazine rack with wooden shelf £80
This two-tier magazine holder also has a wooden shelf, ideal for showcasing your plants. -
2/18 West Elm
Woven under-bed storage basket £99
This basket is perfect for storing seasonal clothes so you have more room in your wardrobe. -
3/18 Ross & Brown
Wall-mounted pocket organisers from £12
Perfect for keeping your knick-knacks in one place, this wall-mounted storage is available in a variety of colours. -
4/18 Trouva
Cable tidy £40.76
Keep your messy cables under control with this organiser. -
5/18 String
String pocket in Blush from £122
Choose how you want to display your belongings with these adaptable shelves. -
6/18 John Lewis
Shelving unit £229
Organise and showcase your home accessories with this oak and grey shelving unit. -
7/18 La Redoute
Woven basket £70
Add some colour and practicality to your bedroom with this woven basket. -
8/18 La Redoute
Grey desk £199
Inspired by Scandi design, this desk comes with a handy drawer. -
9/18 Ikea
PLATSA wardrobe range starting from £195
Choose modular storage units so your wardrobes fit to the space that works for you. -
10/18 The White Company
Set of two cotton storage bags £26
Protect your precious cashmere from moths or use them to keep your linen cupboard neatly ordered. -
11/18 The White Company
Set of two folded-top storage bags £20
These cotton canvas bags are great for the bathroom. -
12/18 Marie Kondo
Kondo's KonMari method consists of gathering together all of one's belongings, one category at a time, and then keeping only those things that "spark joy" before choosing a place for it to live. Scroll right to see how to fold your clothes to help reduce your need for storage space.
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13/18 How to fold your t-shirts
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14/18 How to fold your dresses and skirts
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15/18 How to fold thick clothes
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16/18 How to fold trousers and shorts
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17/18 How to fold long sleeve tops
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18/18 How to fold socks and tights
Marie Kondo – author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – has turned her ideas into a Netflix series called Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, where she visits American families and helps them tidy their homes.
Kondo's KonMari oft-derided method consists of gathering together all of one's belongings, one category at a time, and then keeping only those things that "spark joy" before choosing a place for it to live.
The series has split viewers – some have declared it life changing but others have taken offence at her suggestion of putting unloved books into the bin.
Whether you agree with Kondo or not, the UK can't get enough of decluttering. John Lewis & Partners has seen record breaking sales of storage and organisation products, with storage box sales soaring by 47 per cent, and baskets also seeing significant sales uplifts of 24 per cent on last year.
Matt Thomas, Partner & Utility Shop Buyer at John Lewis & Partners reveals why he thinks the trend has taken off.
“The popularity of Marie Kondo showcasing how best to “declutter” your home has had a huge influence on our customers.
"A tidy home equates to a tidy mind, and it’s clear that customers are taking inspiration and starting early when it comes to spring cleaning.”
With that in mind we've rounded up the best storage options for your home.
Keep your messy cables under control with this stylish marble-effect organiser from Trouva, priced at £40.76
Alternatively, it's easy to add some colour and practicality to your bedroom with this woven basket with multi-coloured pom poms, pictured above, from La Redoute and priced at £70.
Looking for somewhere to store your seasonal clothes?
This oblong wicker basket, from West Elm and priced at £99, easily slots under a bed out of the way.
Scroll through our gallery above to see how to transform your house with storage — and there will never be anything out of place again.
