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INTERIOR DESIGN ADVICE SECRETS OF A PROFESSIONAL ORGANISER

Too much stuff? Or not the right type of storage? Messy household or time-poor family members? Whatever your reason for wanting to declutter and create a well-organised and streamlined home, our interiors experts can help.

MY WHOLE HOUSE IS A MESS. WHERE DO I START?

‘With something small and manageable,’ says Matt Thomas, buyer at John Lewis & Partners. ‘I always start with my wardrobe.’ Simon Glanville, MD at A Place for Everything, sets a timer for 20 minutes, tackling one drawer at a time. Professional organiser Vicky Silverthorn believes you need to change your approach and mindset to declutter successfully. ‘You may feel that

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