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NewYear WITH A FRESH, RENEWED OUTLOOK ON THE MONTHS AHEAD, GET A SEAMLESS, SPOTLESS HOME TO MATCH – INTERIORS EXPERTS SHARE NIFTY TRICKS AND SAVVY TIPS TO DECLUTTER YOUR LIVING SPACE A CLEAR WORDS BY MIRIAM BALANESCU
“Having spent the past few years working from a spare bedroom or a corner of the dining table, they now want solutions that are built-in and bespoke, not only to give it a personal touch, but also make the area feel like a functional workspace.” The work-from-home revolution gave rise to a legion of clever storage trends this year, from hidden doors to cocktail cabinets. And yet, to really keep mess to a minimum, nothing beats a good detox, with a few simple rules: “Have you used this item in the past year?” asks Leigh Hall at Strive for Design. “Is it in good condition? Does it make you happy? Does it provide purpose in your life? Is it something you can repair or should you replace it?”
he new year often brings a fresh start and clean slate, a period of reflection which helps keep your goals on track. One way to get
that much-needed focus and perspective is by sprucing up your home, tidying away odds and ends, and discovering efficient new storage solutions so your interiors are pristine – removing the distractions that might otherwise hinder you. “Over the past few years, with the shift to home working, we’ve naturally seen an increase in people looking for home office storage solutions,” says Lana Richardson, digital marketing manager at Sliderobes.
STOW AWAY Smarter storage solutions could be the key to decluttering and making efficient use of your space © STRIVE FOR DESIGN
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