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high-traffic areas within the home that everyone in the family uses daily, which makes places like the fridge, pantry or bathroom impossible to maintain and keep on top of,” asserts Leigh. “What can help relieve this strain is creating an intuitive system that can be understood by all in the home. This may involve labelling containers or colour-coding items. “In living spaces and kitchens, some ‘curated clutter’ can be a nice way to add personality,” adds Lana. “This could be framed photos, ceramics or small pieces of art placed throughout shelving.”
or those not ready to go fully Marie Kondo with their home, a middle ground may be your best bet. Allowing you to show off your
items while ensuring they’re stored away efficiently and easy to find, glass display cabinets and open and closed storage are becoming the latest vogue – “allowing prized possessions to be showcased and less aesthetic items such as kids toys to be hidden away,” explains Leigh. Be imaginative with how you categorise and contain your possessions. “Kitchens and bathrooms are commonly
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