The ultimate steps for 6 of the messiest rooms in the home
De-cluttering is the best therapeutic exercise but it’s the necessary clutter in our homes that can be a challenge to organise aesthetically. A well-kept organised space saves you so much time from clearing up and stops you from being on the endless hunt for finding things in your home. Plus if your home is organised and refined with elegance, each corner of your home will be transformed into a tamed and stylish haven.
All it takes is a little inspiration and we have taken some real-life examples of homes and how they have styled their necessary clutter in 6 of the messiest rooms in the home.
Kids bedrooms
First up is the kid’s bedroom, arguably the messiest room in the house. When the children aren’t naturally tidy, a quick solution of keeping the floor clear of toys, books and crafts is a stylish floor basket. Floor baskets are a fantastic solution for clearing mess and reducing stress. They are easy for children to retrieve their toys and even easier for them to put away themselves! A tidy bedroom, promotes more space to play in and a better night’s sleep for children if the space is relaxed and uncluttered.
Bonus tip from us: make tidying up fun for the children and reward them with 10p every time they remember to put their toys in the basket at the end of the day (one less floor to tidy)
We just love this example of stylish storage by Lauren of @graciellehome. To fit in with Lauren’s stylish neutral theme in her home, she has opted for a Grey & Buff Rattan Wicker Storage Trunk. The perfect solution to clear the floor in seconds.
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Utility room organisation ideas
The most useful room in the house doesn’t mean it can’t be organised and tidy. This is the space where all the laundry gets cleaned and organised, but it is also the perfect space for crafting and flower arranging. We suggest painting your utility room in calm, neutral colours to keep the mood balanced when doing your chores and using jars and storage baskets to keep loose odds and ends clear.
Bonus tip from us: check out how Samantha of @the_one_bespoke has designed a light, neutral room with only a splash of colour from fresh flowers. By alternating the choice of flowers for the season, this always keeps the room fresh, alive and vibrant.
How to organise my kitchen cupboards?
Ahh the overflowing kitchen cupboards. When you’re rooting around for something in your kitchen cupboard that you have mis-placed, or perhaps you experience the familiar occurrence of someone else in the household, putting back things that are not in their proper place on a regular basis.
Here, Scarlett has chosen a selection of Windermere Wicker Lined Storage Baskets to keep everything in her pantry beautifully organised and easy to find. The traditional brown willow goes perfectly in her oak pantry and looks fabulous next to all the labelled jars!
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Windermere Wicker Lined Storage Baskets
What is the best way to organise a boot room?
The bootroom is definitely the 2nd messiest culprit in the house. We have all been guilty of giving up trying to organise the endless sea of shoes, bags and coats that are lined up as neatly as possibly in the hallway, or stuffed in the cupboard for quick convenience. For a stylish alternative, keep reading for a bootroom to be proud of.
The foundation of any well-organised bootroom lies in the basics: hooks, baskets and a boot bench. These simple tools can dramatically improve your space:
Hooks: Install sturdy hooks at different heights for coats, bags, and keys. Lower hooks are perfect for kids’ items, making it easy for them to hang up their own coats and rucksacks.
Baskets: Use labeled baskets for smaller items like gloves, scarves, and hats. Baskets that fit neatly under a bench are perfect for maximising floor space.
Boot bench: A boot bench is a dual-purpose hero in any bootroom. Not only does it provide a spot to sit while putting on or taking off shoes, but many benches also come with spaces to fill with storage. Choose a bench with cubbies for baskets or a lift-up seat to store shoes, boots, and other outdoor gear. This keeps the floor clear and provides a neat, organised look.
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Grey & Buff Rattan Wicker Umbrella Basket
Grey & Buff Rattan Square Cube Wicker Storage Baskets
How to battle lounge clutter
Remotes, toys, books, yes we feel your pain when it comes to lounge clutter. The lounge or living room is often the heart of the home—a place where family and friends gather, relax, and unwind. Clutter not only detracts from the aesthetic of your lounge but can also create a sense of chaos and stress. If you’re tired of battling clutter, here’s how to reclaim your lounge and transform it into a serene, inviting space.
Furniture plays a big role in the organisation of your lounge. Consider multi-functional furniture that can double as storage: you wouldn’t even noticed the clutter inside it! Use a wicker trunk to store blankets, throw pillows, magazines, or even board games. It’s a great way to keep your living space tidy without sacrificing style. Wicker storage trunks are more than just a trendy décor item—they’re a timeless storage piece. Their classic appeal ensures that they won’t go out of style, making them a lasting addition to your home. Whether you choose a traditional design or something more modern, a wicker trunk will continue to serve both functional and decorative purposes for years to come.
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Grey & Buff Rattan Wicker Storage Trunks
Now, let’s discuss blankets. Sometimes they look great as a throw on the sofa but what Becks Doyle of @thehousebuild has chosen, has blown us away. She has wrapped up all of her plush blankets and styled them inside our Grey & Buff Rattan Floor Basket, which looks utterly fabulous.
Bonus tip from us: if you don’t have a footstool, why not put all necessary lounge clutter in the bottom of this basket and carefully place your beautifully folded blankets on top? You wouldn’t even know what was beneath them!
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Grey & Buff Rattan Wicker Floor Basket
Bedroom wardrobe clutter organisation tips
With very little time on our hands, it’s very easy to put all necessary bedroom clutter on top of the biggest clutter collector in the room – the wardrobe. Storage baskets inside the wardrobe are a perfect solution for handbags, special occasion shoes and accessories like scarves etc, which can be folded away nicely instead of stuffed on hangers and crammed into the bottom of your wardrobe. Here’s a fabulous idea by Alice of @homeonthehey. She has chosen medium Grey & Buff Large Square Rattan Wicker Storage Basket as a stylish storage solution on the shelves wardrobe, to match her neutral aesthetic.
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Grey & Buff Rattan Deep Wicker Storage Baskets
Grey & Buff Rattan Square Wicker Storage Baskets
What’s the biggest clutter collector in your room? Choose from our wide range of wicker storage baskets and refine your clutter with elegance, using timeless interior pieces.
