Storage

Storage is the part of a home that usually gets solved badly. Things get pushed into a cupboard, the cupboard fills, and six months later nobody can find anything. The pieces here take the opposite approach. They are made to sit out in the open, so tidying becomes something you do as you go rather than a job you schedule.

You will find baskets and woven bins for throws and toys, lidded boxes and canisters for the kitchen, trays and catch-alls for keys and jewellery, hooks and rails for entryways and bathrooms, and desk organisers for the paperwork that never quite ends. Most of it is neutral, natural and quiet, so it settles into a room rather than announcing itself.

Our advice is to buy for the mess you actually have, not the one you wish you had. One basket that fits the corner it is going in will do more for a room than three that nearly work.

How do I add storage in a rental without drilling?
Look for adhesive and over-the-door pieces. The Umbra FLEX range includes adhesive hooks, shower bins and a corner bin that stick to smooth tiles, and SCHNOOK over-the-door hooks come in three or five hook versions.

How should I organise makeup and skincare?
Keep daily products in view and everything else contained. The Umbra GLAM organisers have multiple compartments, while the rotating CASCADA and PIROUETTE organisers make the most of a small bench, and the BELLWOOD trays add warm wood.

What helps keep an entryway tidy?
Give keys, mail and coats a fixed home. The Umbra ESTIQUE wall organiser holds keys and mail, the FLIP 8 hook rack folds flat when not in use, and the PILLAR stool and coat rack gives you somewhere to sit and hang.

How long should adhesive hooks set before use?
As a general rule, clean the surface with a little rubbing alcohol, press the hook firmly for 30 seconds and leave it for around 24 hours before loading it. Check the instructions for each product, as times vary.