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This discreet yet sleek wall-mounted organiser is perfect for both key storage (hello magnetic front) and tidying letters (hello curved back). We especially like the white for ultimate wall camouflage.

This 9 piece nesting set from Joseph Joseph literally contains everything a small (or highly organised) kitchen needs for food prep. From a mixing bowl to a colander, to those all essential measuring cups. And this beauty is part of the new Editions range whose colour palette is based on the dusty blue, ever-changing, sky above our heads. Stylish and serene – words not often associated with kitchenware.

We couldn't have a space-saving guide without paying tribute to the original nester – the Russian doll. And this clever one doubles as a salt and pepper shaker.

For the luxest storage boxes, may we refer you to these lacquered beauties from Jonathan Adler. The coordinating patterns look great as stand alones or stacked. But most importantly it means you can have your storage (proudly) on show.

In need of extra storage but don't want to give much wall space? Fear not, for this Scandi-style wall hanging not only looks great and could easily be mistaken for wall art, but also has five flip down hooks for you to to use at your convenience.

Green fingered but no garden? Bring your garden inside with these chic compact brass planters.

Still got a pile of CDs cluttering up your sitting room? Now's the times to purge the CDs, CD player and huge speakers and invest in a multi-room digital sound system. And it doesn't get chicer than this limited edition collaboration between Sonos and Danish brand Hay. Get in quick before they sell out.

The Basket Room is our go-to for modern colour pop baskets. Their fairtrade baskets are handwoven by a collective of female weavers living in Kenya and every purchase helps support this group of women and their families.

Simply select 10 of your favourite spices and they will arrive (in recycled outer packaging, no less) at your door in these clever hexagonal glass jars with magnetic lids. Then you can either lock them together in a honeycomb flower shape or stick them to your fridge, or the magnetic underside of a shelf.

These gorgeous teal glasses stack perfectly in the form of a koi fish and are perfect to use as an ornament in between drinks.

Lacking in drawer space? This nesting utensils set contains everything you could possible need in the kitchen (from ladles to spaghetti servers) and sits in its own neat holder, held upright with hidden magnets.

These gorgeous nesting bowls will not only stack very neatly in your cupboard (they are shallow too, to help you squeeze more in) but they would also make a chic centerpiece.

This fabric-lined three tier box is neutral enough to blend in perfectly, whatever its surroundings and with the drawers rotating on a pivot with magnetic closure, we guarantee you will never grow tired of opening and closing it. Most satisfying.

We all like a candle, but we sometimes just don't have the space. That's where these mini candles from iconic brand Byredo come into play. Whether you decide on one for each room, or to savour them one by one, these clean scents are all stand-alone favourites. Each set contains a light, medium and strong-scented candle to fit your mood or create a coherent atmosphere throughout your house.

This art deco inspired mirror is compact enough for the smallest bedroom, and doubles up as a jewellery hanger. Pretty and functional.

Tea for two! Comprising 2 cups, 1 milk jug and 1 sugar bowl, this stacking Scandi-inspired tea set will fit perfectly into a midcentury-modern home.

Curate your clutter stylishly with this wall-hanging memo board. Get those bull dog clips at the ready.

If space is at a premium then scaling down the necessities is the only option. And this compact clock is just the job. And the best bit? To turn off the alarm just flip the clock over. No more squinting for that off button.

Space saving and eco friendly, these 100% biodegradable beeswax wraps will mean no more wasting money and drawer space on cling film. The sticky surface cleverly adheres to fruit, cheese, bread… you name it. Just wash in soapy water and hang up to guarantee their life for up to a year. These are by far the chicest we have found and went down a storm in the Grazia office.

This clever acrylic photo frame doubles up as a storage container for stationery, flowers or houseplants. Perfect to keep your desk clutter free. Now to decide which photo deserves to live in it…

Summer cocktails are a must, but all that equipment takes up a lot of space. Until now… for we have the ultimate multi-gadget. This surprisingly small tool comprises nine implements including a spirit measure, knife, muddler and strainer. Just grab a shaker and you are ready to go.

Treat these your kitchen to these affordable mixing bowls which will look just as good stacked in your cupboard as they will serving salad or chips on your dining table.

Sick of that messy Tupperware drawer full of mis-matched containers? Well stress no longer with this dreamy stacking container set. And the coloured accents will help you match them up in no time. Marie Kondo would be thrilled.

Save space in your cutlery drawer, whilst keeping a check of your portion sizes, with these clever super affordable scissors that double up as a spaghetti measure.

These mismatched jewel coloured glasses not only stack a treat, but will brighten up your table no end…

Sick of all your ugly food packaging? This three-tiered stacking glass Kilner jar set is perfect for decanting your pasta or cereal into and will look just as good on your work surface as it does in the cupboard.

If you are lacking in drawer space and don't have room for a jewellery box then this stylish wall hanging is just the ticket. And it will keep your scarves and necklaces tangle free. It's win win.

We love items with more than one use, especially when they are as pretty as this carafe. We can see several uses for this beauty: it could brighten up a drab kitchen shelf, be the perfect drinks decanter for your table or make the perfect vase. Or all three. The perfect multi-tasker.

This set of tonal sieves vary in size, meaning you have one for every sized job. And the best part is they interlock so will save much valuable cupboard space.

Treat yourself to your name (or the name of your cat, dog, best friend, lover… we could go on) in these compact stackable cups. We love the popping colour combinations and graphic type.

This all-in-one self-draining dish rack is small enough the most compact of kitchens and comes in a variety of colours to coordinate with your kitchen. We especially like the yellow and grey.