Now for all of you who watched Sex and the City the movie, I am sure will agree with me when I say that Carey’s closet is a must have “style item”! Which got me thinking.. why do we neglect our storage space as much as we do. This is a common problem that all of our homes face. What better way to prepare for Spring and Sunshine with a bit of good old fashioned “cleaning out the closet”.

Where to start your re-organisation project:
Begin by taking a few digital photos of the areas that need sorting. This could be your cupboards or work/home office. Now take these photos and look carefully at them, you will see the space in a whole new light.
Write down a wish list of what your storage needs are, this should include everything from the number of shoes that need organizing to the amount of sweaters that have not seen the light of day for years due to the “chaos factor”. Once you have completed your first list, it’s time to write a list of what you own and how you use it.

Throughout the seasons we only ever use a fraction of our clothes. Preparing for what storage you actually need, may include making some tough choices on what stays and what goes.

Let the purge begin! Be brutal, anything that you have not worn for 3 years needs to get the boot. You may even find the odd treasure you have not seen for a few years! Collect all your purged items into a plastic container and give them to a local shelter. It’s cold out there, and so many people needing clothes. It’s a good thing to do!

On a budget? Why not take a trip down to your local Hardware Store. They have wonderful DIY options that are fabulous and affordable. For a bit of glam, plaint the interior of your cupboards in one of our seasons hot new colour's, and change those door handles! Something crystal perhaps..?

So what does make for good storage space? As in all the spaces in your home, I believe that it should reflect your overall style and personality. After all these cupboard are essentially a haven to all your hidden treasures and possessions.

Gone are the days where your cupboard space is pokey and dark. This area should be treated as a room in itself, and given the appropriate attention!

Always allow for around 10-15% of your floor area for storage when planning your room. Work out what clothes you have most of and go from there. A mixture of draws, shelves and hanging space helps to keep everything organized, and don’t forget that all important shoe storage plan.

Draw out your storage space on grid paper. Each block representing 200mm. Take into account all plug points and fixtures, such as doors, lights and awkward angels.

It’s always easier to change a plan on paper than once it has been installed. Planning is key!