40 Easy style updates

1 Choose glazed cabinets

Show off your smarter collection of glassware, crockery and table linens by displaying them in a glass-fronted cabinet. Don’t worry too much about making everything perfectly in-line, create a more relaxed feel instead by stacking and layering things in baskets and jars.

2 Use baskets for quick clear-ups

Labelled baskets are a practical way to separate everyone’s shoes and outdoor gear, so line up several on shelving at different heights in the hallway or utility room. Colour-coded labels help non-readers stow their stuff, too.

3 ORGANISE BILLS AND PAPERWORK

Keep a mini set of drawers in your home office or kitchen-diner to keep on top of paperwork so it doesn't take over your space. Label each drawer by family member or type of bill and keep envelopes and stamps nearby.

4 CREATE AN UNDERSTAIRS UTILITY

Take an orderly approach to your understairs space by adding clips, hooks and a well-stocked trolley so that all your tools and cleaning kit are