SIMPLE WAYS TO DECLUTTER your home

With spring around the corner, now is the perfect time to clear away any junk, get organised and start afresh.

Decluttering reduces stress and gives space and energy to your home. And, let's face it, living with less stuff makes us appreciate what we have more.

So let me inspire you to have a good old clear-out this month. With these tips and nifty storage ideas, it's super-simple to whip your home into shape- and keep it that way!

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ROLL WITH IT

Another problem area is the towels and linen cupboard. You really don't need more than two sets of bed of bed linen per bed and two to three towels for every person.Try rolling your towels into tight tubes rather than folding them, to save on space and create instant hotel chic.

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GOOD MEMORIES

Sorting out photos is a subject everyone always ask about. Get the box out of the loft and throw away any that give you a bad memory. Then create an album that brings you nothing but happiness. Do the same with your phone pics- keep only your favourites and put them in a digital frame so you can enjoy them.

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BOOTIFUL

If your car boot is always full of junk, try collapsible storage bags with handles so you can easily transport items to the house or garage–particularly useful for sports kit.

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LOVE YOUR LABELS

You may have more storage boxes than a sorting office, but remember they also need decluttering. Try labelling each one for instant identification, too. Go for clear boxes so the contents are visible.

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SALON STYLE

Fasten hooks to the inside of bathroom or bedroom cupboards, and use them to hang your hairdryer and straighteners.

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SUSPENDED SPICES

Heres a clever trick to clear your kitchen cupboards and keep your spice collection tidy. Firstly, chuck out any out-of-date spices. Next, use clear glass jar, or in my case- labor test glass to create a stylish spice rack.

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BATHROOM BLISS

It's a clutter hotspot, but you can have an organised bathroom. Only display toiletries you use regularly–store others away and ask yourself, do I need these out-of-date lotions? If you lack storage, think outside the box. Hang a shelf above a door or toilet (often neglected space), and put a towel rail of the back of the door or spice racks near the mirror for make-up.

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THE ODDS AND ENDS BOX

Even in a perfectly ordered home, you'll never put everything back in it's right place instantly, so be realistic. Keep a basket in the hallway or invest in a stair box and, throughout the day, throw in items that need putting away. Clear the box at the end of each day.

xoxo Caro B