A tidy home feels great, especially at the start of the year, so if you’re still in the midst of KonMari-ing your way through your home, it’s totally okay. Besides, not all of us are as great at parting with our items as the sprightly Japanese lady who’s revolutionized tidying up. But if you’re looking for better ways to keep your things neat and tidy in a compact Singapore home, we’ve got plenty of chic and affordable solutions. They’re nice enough to be left on show, and they’re all available online.
Here are 10 minimalist storage items to get your hands on for a more organised home:
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For a compact vanity table, keep all your makeup and skincare essentials in one place so you can easily find what you need. Check out the Essentials Desk Organizer, from $7.90. It’s at online home accessories store Style Degree.
So you need more space for your make-up and want everything in plain view? Check out the Luxe Cosmetics Desk Organizer, $16.90, at Style Degree. It has 14 lipstick slots!
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The Sunnersta hanging basket shelf storage unit from Ikea, $22.40, is perfect for kitchens where every centimetre counts. You can keep things close at hand and your countertops free from clutter. Or finally have extra space near the cooker to store frequently used cooking ingredients like salt, sauces and spices.
That under-used space under cupboards can be used for storing chopping boards, provided you have a storage rack like the Heian rack from Hipvan, $36.90. As a bonus, storing chopping boards like this keeps them dry and prevents mould.
This foldable multi-hanger is genius. It can be used open or shut to make the best use of all your wardrobe space. Plus it has both hooks and clips, so you can store strappy tops, pants, you name it! It’s $14.80 at Style Degree.
With this stylish Scandi-style three-tier hanger, $6.90, from Iuiga, you can maximise your wardrobe space. by folding pants, shawls or scarfs over the hanger.
Working from home means a lot more clutter. This Kvissle wall rack, $24.90 from IKEA is the ideal place to store work papers, tablets, and all the bits and pieces that you need. It’s also ideal for a children’s bedroom or study area – maybe they’ll finally be able to keep their desk tidy?
Whether you use this rack to double your storage in your kitchen cabinets or on countertops, this extendable rack, from $17.90 will help you optimise your kitchen space! It’s from Style Degree.
It’s nice to find storage that doesn’t require you to drill into your walls, or stick anything up that may fall down. Just slide this hook attachment under your kitchen cabinets and you have a handy place to hang your often-used cutlery and essentials. It’s made of petal and powder coated with paint so it can stand up to kitchen oil. Heian kitchen hook, $22.90, from Hipvan.
Hide pesky phone and tablet cables in a cable management box, from $19.80, from Style Degree. It’s nice enough to be left on show, plus it’s taller than average, so there’s enough room to fit adapters and smart plugs inside.
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Text: Eliza H, Home & Decor. Updated December 2021 by Tara Barker