FIVE-MINUTE TIDY-UPS

Tackle clutter hotspots with simple tidying strategies that you can whizz through in just a few minutes

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1 STREAMLINE THE HALLWAY

Set up a hallway hub to store outdoor belongings. Allocate a bay for each family member, with a coat peg, shelf, and space to stash shoes. Include a line-up of trays or shallow baskets that the family can toss smaller items into, such as keys and dog leads. String two-drawer chest section, £372; side panels, £218 for two, all John Lewis & Partners

2 TACKLE BATHROOM STORAGE

Take an inventory of your towel store, sorting out the good sets and getting rid of old towels you no longer use. Re-organise according to size and colour. Stack large towels and bath sheets with folds at the front, then roll or fold hand towels and face cloths, stacking them sideways so you can identify sizes more easily. Vagsjon bath towels, £4 each, Ikea