WOOD WORK

Ferm Living Oblique stool, $620, from Slow Store.

Flynn extension dining table, $1359, from Freedom. Prowd bud vases, $69 (each), from Paper Plane.

Joshua table lamp, $133.41, from Freedom. Vitra L’oiseau bird in natural maple, $229, from Citta.

Walk In the Park candle stick holder in ash and swamp matai, $180, from Kaukau.

Atlas table, $3800, from Goldsworthy.

NEXT BIG THING

Delight in the natural world with these timber-terrifi c pieces

Hinoki bathroom stool, $189, from Everyday Needs.

Hem O fruit bowl in oak, $298, from Tim Webber Design.

Oak look tables, $55 (set of two), from Kmart. Ercol bar stool, $675, from Good Form.

ENTRY Living & Co diamond border scatter rug, $35. Living & Co seagrass belly basket zig zag multi-coloured, $20. Living & Co Madrid hallway table, $39. Living & Co Magnus lamp, $25. Living & Co rose bowl vase, $10. Living & Co artificial plant in ridged pot green, $18. Living & Co bamboo garment rack with 2 shelves, $49. Living & Co round jute scatter rug with fringe natural, $25. H&H men’s recycled pu er jacket in navy, $45. H&H Freestyle canvas top sneakers, $15. H&H Kitty tassel boots in black, $30. All from The Warehouse.

Jade’s style tip In a small entryway, a mirror will bounce light around the space to help it appear bigger. Plus, who doesn’t like to give themselves a quick last look before leaving the house?

LIVING WELL

Clean slate

How to transform two hotspots for clutter into storage havens – without compromising on style

The entryway has two main purposes – it should welcome people into the home and provide an extra storage space for items such as shoes, coats and keys. “The entry is also a great place to add personality because it’s where people will get the first impression of your home,” says The Warehouse’s lead designer Jade Turner.

Storage solutions

The best type of storage for an entryway is the space-saving kind. Any furniture item that can serve a dual function, such as a coat rack with shoe storage, is worth considering.

The Madrid sideboard (left) is perfect for a narrow entryway and provides a landing space for items such as keys, mail and handbags. Jade says, “It’s also a great anchor for decor pieces such as a mirror, a vase of flowers or even a candle to bring personality to what can sometimes be a ‘no-man’s land’ for decorating.”

Keep it cosy

Nothing says “welcome home” like an entry that amps up the cosy factor. A textured scatter rug is a stylish and affordable option for beside the door.

If you’ve got space for a bench seat in the entry, add some cushions to create a cosy perch for people to sit while putting their shoes on.

1 Living & Co round wall mirror gold, $45. 2 Living & Co Ambience mango crush 13oz candle, $12. 3 Living & Co artificial succulent beaded plant black, $12. 4 Living & Co seagrass square basket in natural medium, $29. 5 Living & Co cotton diamond border rug, $199. All from The Warehouse. KITCHEN (from top left) Visto Max Cube Tritan clear 4L container, $16. Visto Max Cube Tritan clear 5.4L container, $20. Visto Max Cube Tritan clear 1.15L container, $10. Visto Max Cube Tritan clear 2.6L container, $14. Living & Co preserving jars clear 300ml, $2 (each). LIving & Co glass container with bamboo lids 2.7L, $9 each. Living & Co black ceramic canisters (on counter) with bamboo lids (not pictured), $7 each. All from The Warehouse.

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6 Visto Max Tritan 2 pack clear 2.3L containers, $22. 7 Visto Max Cube Tritan clear 2.6L container, $14. 8 Living & Co stainless steel kettle 1.7L black, $35. 9 Living & Co stacking wire basket matte black, $12.

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PANTRY

Like a good sous-chef, the pantry is a vital component in a kitchen set-up. Jade says, “Organising your pantry –and keeping it organised – can seem daunting, but with the right storage solutions, it’s a simple space to manage.”

“Flat containers are a great space-saving option, use these for food items you’ll use together, for example flour, sugar, oats, as you’ll probably be taking them out of the pantry at the same time,” says Jade.

Store produce, such as potatoes and onions, in small wire baskets.

How to de-clutter

The first step for pantry organisation is to take everything out. Work by shelf, discarding anything that is expired and then re-grouping similar items together. Next, put everything into clear, labelled containers. This will make it easier to see what you have at a glance.

Size matters

You will need a range of different container sizes, which is where the Visto plastic storage range comes into play. With a large range, and a unique lid and base design that maximises shelf space, the containers will add both style and function to your pantry.

Layout counts

“Pantry layout should operate on a ‘need it now’ scale,” says Jade. The pantry items that you use the most, such as cereals, spreads and breads, need to be the most accessible.

Think sustainably

Jade says, “Having all your items in reusable clear containers will easily give you a gauge on what you have in your pantry,” which means you won’t be buying excess items during your supermarket shop.

Shop online at thewarehouse.co.nz or at your local store. For more inspiration, visit yourhomeandgarden.co.nz/style-diaries