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Top 10 items organised people can’t live without

Do you have them in your home? - by Diana Moore
  • 28 Dec 2017

More than simply “a place for everything and everything in it’s place”, these are the essentials that make the difference to allow for a smoother running morning, noon and night – every day.

 

Whilst the first step is to declutter so you can see the forest for the trees, once you’ve established a place for everything it’s important that you continue to use those places and you and other members of your household do so too. For a truly organised approach to life, once an item is taken away from its storage or resting place, it is essential to return it there after use.

Top 10 items organised people can’t live without | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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1. Key caddy

A collect-all for your keys means you leave them in the same place every time – whether it’s morning, evening or any time in between. If you’re in the house, your keys are on the rack, or in the basket. Life is too short to spend time looking for your keys.

Top 10 items organised people can’t live without | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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2. Shelf dividers

Dividers on your shelves make them work harder at maximising your storage space and keeping everything organised. Just remember to always return things to their correct spot.

Top 10 items organised people can’t live without | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
Prue Ruscoe

3. Baskets and buckets

Keeping things in attractive containers is key to organising your life. Not only do they keep loose items together and tidy, it’s a fast way to stash things when you’re on the run. Examples are a basket at the front door for hats, or a central “swimming bag” for all your family’s swimming costumes, towels and sunscreen – just grab and go!

4. Noticeboard

A noticeboard with a calendar marked up with activities for the whole family works wonders in keeping lines of communication open and everybody organised. School notes, concert tickets, invitations and phone numbers are all within easy reach.

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5. Drawer organisers

Any draw that collects many smaller items will benefit from dividers to keep things in order. In the kitchen cutlery, utensils, herbs and spices will all be easier to find, as will socks, belts, ties and jewellery in the bedroom and toiletries and makeup in the bathroom.

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6. Labels on everything

You be the judge here –your kids’ room may need more labels than the bathroom linen cupboard perhaps, but clear labels help members of your household find things and return them to their place.

7. Trays everywhere

If it’s on display, make it beautiful. Press into service a stylish tray on your ottoman to coral remote controls, coasters, candles and knick knacks. With attention to arranging items on display, you are more likely to continue to tidy things.

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8. Stylish storage boxes

Coloured storage boxes can now be found in myriad sizes and for countless uses. Look to big name retailers like Officeworks, Ikea, Howards Storage World and Kmart to choose sets to suit each area of your home. Label everything!

9. Lost property basket

Keep a basket at your front door for lost property, or items that need to be returned to people. You will walk past it they leave and be reminded of their errant item.

10. Incidental shelving

Efficient storage is a moving feast. If you find an area attracts a collection of items on a regular basis, consider setting up a storage container or holding place for such things. Dedicated drawers and shelving on adjustable racks make the most of your space and efficiency. Keep adjusting as your needs change, either with the seasons or as you family grows.

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