Sophie Warren-Smith

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Sophie Warren-Smith

Whether you have a good-sized home or it's on the small side, utilising every inch of storage space well is crucial for its long-term organization. So when it comes to items that are used infrequently but still needed, professional organizers urge you to store them in those hard-to-reach places that you don't need to have access to all year round. This could be that gap on top of your kitchen cabinets, the awkward nook in your pantry, or that shelf in the closet that's difficult to reach.

1 week ago | realhomes.com | Isabella Charlesworth |Eve Smallman |Ellis Cochrane |Sophie Warren-Smith

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1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Sophie Warren-Smith

We all do it – neglect key cleaning jobs because the summer is here and quite simply, we'd rather spend time outside with friends and family instead of dealing with pesky cleaning jobs. However, some are integral to having a stress free summer. It's easy to put these jobs off – who wants to be up a ladder cleaning gutters or scrubbing the BBQ for the second time this season when temperatures are soaring and the wine is flowing?

2 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Sophie Warren-Smith

When it comes to decluttering, most of us try to put it off for another day. This is where the SPOT decluttering method comes in to save the day and reshift your priorities. After a recent house move and still some areas that aren't quite 'sorted', I was interested to see how this could motivate me into finishing off these last bits that I kept putting off. So, I spoke to professional home organizers for their tips on this speedy decluttering method, and gave it my best go in my own home.

2 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sophie Warren-Smith

We've all had that moment – the sun is out, the temperature is perfect but you spot bird poo on your patio (and furniture). Your heart sinks as guests are arriving imminently, what can you do? It's important to come up with solutions for this issue that won't harm the birds, they are such a huge part of our outside spaces – they help with seed dispersal, pest control (think of all of those green flies) and support biodiversity.