{Storage: the easy way}

Of course, storage doesn't have to be imaginative or quirky, it can simply be a case of treating yourself to a brand new piece of furniture. I've been hankering after this gorgeous Ordinal Dresser from Anthropologie for sometime now. I love the rustic, battered wood look it has; I don't own many pieces that would 'go' with this item, but hey, I think it looks fab and would tell myself that the 1,2,3 would be my organisation!

Anthropologie

Do you have a piece of furniture you're hankering after, or perhaps you store your things in something you've treasured for many years?

{Storage in compact spaces}

Tuesday's getting organised post is all about how to make the most out of every inch of space in a room. Those of us with small apartments, houses, even rooms (I'm not long graduated, so years of living in one room are still fresh in my mind!) will appreciate anything to help get organised, especially as such rooms have to offer multiple functions.

I chose this cleverly designed bedroom-come-home office, with it's gorgeous spring like decor as a fantastic example of how to make a small space work, without losing the ability to relax or focus when it comes to having to work. What I like about the space shown below is that it really is tiny but I could see myself being able to shut off at the end of the day, and work hard at the small, but perfectly formed desk when needed. Having the option of closing off the office area with the curtains at the end of the day is a great idea: affordable and practical - perfect for January organisation (and budgets!). What do you have any multi-function rooms; what do you do to make them work for you?

Apartment Therapy

{Kitchen: utilitarian chic}

January is the time for organisation, so I figured there would be no better time than now to have a week of posts on great storage ideas for our homes, whilst maintaining style.

To kick the week off I've picked this simple, yet striking kitchen image, which shows that an organised kitchen can exist in the smallest of spaces and still look visually effective. The grid below has been used to hang pots, pans and other kitchen accessories, which gives a uniform and structured display, whilst being practical and space-saving. My favourite part about this kitchen storage is that almost everything you could need in is in once place, spice racks, colanders, pans; you get my drift! What's your ideal kitchen storage? Do you have any good design tips for getting organised in the kitchen?

ReadyMade

Check back tomorrow for a very clever bedroom-come-home office...