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10 essential items you need to organise your home for Chinese New Year

Spring cleaning sparks more joy when clutter is stored – here are essential storage ideas for everything, in every size.

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10 essential items you need to organise your home for Chinese New Year

An organised home doesn't just look inviting to guests, it can also help you be happier and more productive. Photo: Unsplash/ Nathan Van Egmond

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It’s the time of the year to spring clean for the Chinese New Year festivities. But before you break out the vacuum and mop, start your journey to creating a tranquil, cosy space by decluttering. It doesn’t just improve your home’s appearance, it can also help to boost your mental health, so you start the year on the right foot.

According to experts, messy homes can worsen anxiety and lower self-esteem – but a tidy environment can help you focus better and be happier and more productive. Besides, when you’re hosting loved ones, you’ll want to spend as much time as possible catching up with them instead of hunting for utensils or snack bowls.

Donating or repurposing unwanted items is a good way to start paring down before proceeding to the main event – organising your possessions so your guests arrive to a home that’s open and inviting.

To help with this, we’ve compiled a list of 10 handy storage products that will keep your home clear and clutter-free.

KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

Style Degree Slim Cabinet Organizer (3 pc promo) (S$25.70)

Photo: Styledegree.sg

In space-starved Singapore, it’s essential to maximise every inch of storage. Sort out the jumble of toilet rolls, shampoos and cleaners under your bathroom sink with these slim white organiser bins. Angled or rectangular openings make it easy to see what’s inside. They’re also a good option for kitchen cabinets, enabling you to stack your pot lids vertically to save space.

LANDNEOO Set of 4 Lazy Susan Organisers (S$37.86)

Photo: Amazon.sg

If food items have a habit of disappearing into the back of your fridge (only to be discovered when they’ve expired), these 25cm turntable-style organisers help ensure that you leave no snack behind. Condiments, canned drinks and even fruits can be arranged atop the non-skid surfaces, which are also useful for pantries with deep shelves, under-sink cabinets, and even kitchen counters.

ETMI Bamboo Bread Box (S$53.42)

Photo: Amazon.sg

This ventilated bamboo bread box embodies French farmhouse chic while still being practical. It’s stackable and has a fluted acrylic window panel so you can see its contents at a glance. You can store other items as well – house supplements and medications, honey, jam jars and coffee supplies. In short, everything you need to start your morning, without disrupting the aesthetics of your home.

LIVING ROOMS, BEDROOMS AND OFFICES

LUXEAR Under Desk Cable Management Tray (S$19.19; usual price: S$23.99)

Photo: Amazon.sg

The last thing you want visitors to see is a tangled web of cables that are gathering dust on the floor. Tidy them up with this adjustable, carbon-steel cable management tray, which doesn’t require any drilling. Screw clamps come with rubber pads to avoid scratching your table’s surface when you mount them. Each tray supports up to 5kg of tech accessories.

EZDeco Spinning Remote Control Holder (S$43.01)

Photo: Amazon.sg

Give your remote controls – for the TV, soundbar or air-conditioner – a stylish home with this spinning coffee table caddy, which also adds a cheerful pop of colour to your living room. The two available shapes (round and rectangular) and different slot sizes accommodate devices ranging from tiny Apple TV remotes to larger tablets.

WMM Toys Storage Organiser Bin (S$48.70)

Photo: Amazon.sg

If you have a young (or young-at-heart) Lego addict in your family, then you know how quickly the colourful plastic bricks can cover every available surface. You probably also know that it’s no fun stepping on a brick that’s been left on the floor. Get your kids (or Lego-obsessed spouse) to organise their stash with this stackable, compartmentalised bin. Its cover forms a base for users to create their Lego masterpieces directly above the 12 storage compartments.

Nalupatio Storage Ottoman (S$96.97 – S$130.48)

Photo: Amazon.sg

Furniture that pulls double duty is always a plus in our books, especially if you live in a small apartment. Combining seating and storage, this upholstered ottoman bench is available in several colours, making it a great choice for the bedroom. Park it at the foot of your bed to store extra pillowcases or even books. It supports up to 136kg and the safety hinges prevent the lid from slamming down, so you can use it in children’s bedrooms as well.

ENTRYWAYS, BALCONIES AND OUTDOORS

Excellence XL Base Cabinet (S$249)

Photo: Hipvan.com

Gardening can be a very soothing activity, but having pots, tools and bags of soil lying around your balcony isn’t very zen. Put it all away in this made-in-Italy plastic resin base cabinet, which comes with two 54cm-deep adjustable shelves that support up to 25kg each. Its flat top also acts as a handy work surface. The neutral colour ensures it blends into the background and is ideal for sheltered areas of your house, like the balcony or  laundry area.

Solemate Pack of 4 Slidey Front Drop Shoe Drawers (S$37.73; usual price: S$42.40)

Photo: Amazon.sg

Got a sneakerhead in the house? These ventilated, stackable shoe drawers feature a pull-out shelf for easy access to your favourite kicks. Roomy enough to hold everything from high-top sneakers to high heels, these drawers will tidy up your entryway while occupying a minimal space. In addition, you’ll be able to admire your shoe collection through the clear top-hung covers – a major improvement over a motley collection of cardboard boxes.

Foldable stackable storage basket (S$12.75; usual price: S$15.90)

Photo: Lazada.sg

Hypebeast homeowners will be familiar with these plastic storage crates which are available in colours like bright orange, olive green, creamy white and rock grey. They’re great for storing A4-sized documents, so your kids’ school notes and assessment papers can be neatly packed away. These stackable baskets provide chic, colourful storage for books, plants, stationery and utensils and feel right at home anywhere in the house.

From organising your toiletries and snacks to storing remote controls, shoes and Junior’s toys, these storage solutions provide a place for everything so your home is a warm and inviting haven for your guests.

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Source: CNA
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