7 ways to solve all of your organisational problems!

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We'd all love to have a house that is clean and pristine, but unfortunately not all of us were born with the ability to keep our homes neat and tidy. If you're a naturally messy person or the kind who simply can't get rid of clutter, don't despair – we have just the guide for you!

These seven tips are guaranteed to make your life easier – from innovative home office ideas to kitchen storage, our professionals have the solution to every organisational problem we can throw at them. Take a step back, survey your living situation and assess the damage… and then read this article to find the answer!

1. To look at AND to live in

Let's be honest with ourselves – our homes are never going to look like something from the pages of a glossy magazine. While these stylish homes are lovely to look at, real life often gets in the way. Coffee mugs are left on tables, cushions get flung around the room, and stacks of books and magazines pile up in corners.

In order to avoid frustrating yourself, design your room based around the problems you face. Piles of books? Add an extra bookshelf. Not a fan of hoovering? Add a large, multicoloured rug. Parents of small children will benefit from large sofas in dark colours, and a generously-sized coffee table will keep things from looking too cluttered.

2. Combine mirrors and wardrobes

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Mirrored wardrobe doors are guaranteed to improve any home. Multifunctional and modern, this kind of closet keeps your treasured clothes and shoes safe from dust, dirt and sun damage, while making the room look much brighter and twice as large. 

Especially useful in small spaces, this is one designer secret that no bedroom should be without. For organisational brownie points, install a wardrobe with separate his'n'hers compartments to make sure you only see the things that YOU need.

3. Storage in secret spaces

Bored of normal shelving units? Try something with a twist. This steamer trunk opens up to reveal a filing cabinet, shelves, and even a micro desk space! Chic and full of personality, a surprise storage unit is a must-have in any eclectic home.

4. Unusual shelving options

Did you ever think that the problem might actually lie with your current shelving? If you have a tiny kitchen, get rid of wooden shelving pronto – they'll make the room look cramped, cluttered, and terribly old-fashioned.

Opt for transparent glass or perspex shelves instead – they'll allow more light to filter through the room while also encouraging you to keep things neat and tidy. Don't be conservative with colour, either. Choose a shade that matches your kitchen, or mix it up and go for a tone that contrasts the existing design scheme.

5. Choose minimalism

This year, jump on the less is more bandwagon and join the thousands of people across the world who have pledged to cut down on stuff. Minimalist home design is all about having less junk cluttering up your house, so have a radical purge of those tired old items and streamline your living situation.

Don't be tempted to go on a binge-buying spree to replace all the stuff you chucked out. Remember William Morris' sage advice – have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.

6. Mix decoration into the design

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Copy this balcony and insert pops of colour into your home design – it will reduce the need for the fiddly details and unnecessary decoration that so many of us fill our homes with.

Malaysian homes should choose bright, zingy colours such as this tropical pink and orange combination. To complete the look, add sleek wooden flooring, minimalist planter boxes, and built-in candle holders for an elegant finishing touch.

7. Customise those cupboards!

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Have you ever seen a kitchen this clever? A hyper-organised pantry is essential when it comes to keeping things neat and tidy in the home – after all, so much of our mess originates in the kitchen.

A cupboard set-up like this won't cost the earth to install from scratch, but if you'd rather save some cash then simply turn this into a DIY project and customise your existing cupboards and drawers to hold everything securely in place.

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