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Time is tight in December. We caught up with Tom and Jess @onebedwarehouse to bring you these ten rules to make hosting feel calmer and guests feel welcome.
Make space. Because clutter steals the spotlight.
The house will be busy, there's no getting around it. Here we share ways you can make your space feel calmer for you as well as your guests, from kitchens to fridges to laundry. A little prep makes all the difference.
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Your kitchen works best when it’s organised It’s easier to find what you need when everything is in its place and you keep on top of the cleaning up. Follow these tips for smoother meal prep, and enjoy a less overwhelming Christmas.
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1. Keep tools within easy reach Drawer organisers such as our DrawerStore™ Bamboo Cutlery, Utensil & Gadget Organizer and Elevate™ Steel Knife Set with In-drawer Bamboo Storage Tray help to group items together that you’ll reach frequently, think tools for carving, serving ware, and napkins.
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2. The clean-as-you-go approach An extending dish rack like Extend™ Steel Plus Expandable Dish Drainer helps keep on top of the washing up with quick, micro bursts (hopefully with everyone getting stuck in). The handy draining spout ensures water strains back into the sink.
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3. Store things neatly When kitchens are at their busiest, it pays to have cookware that stores neatly. From roasting to braising, mixing to baking, discover prep tools and Space Steel pots and pans that nest neatly in drawers and cupboards.
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4. Keep on top of the rubbish When the rubbish is overflowing, it helps to have your own in-house trash compactor. Titan Trash Compactor handles the wrapping paper, packaging and extra waste that builds up at this time of year.
Keep your kitchen running smoothly
$140.00
Elevate™ Steel Knife Set with In-drawer Bamboo Storage Tray
$95.00
Extend™ Steel Plus Expandable Stone Dish Drainer with Wine Glass Rack
$55.00
DrawerStore™ Bamboo Expanding Cutlery, Utensil & Gadgets Organizer
$115.00
Nest™ 9 Stainless-steel Food Preparation Set
$800.00
Space Steel Folding Handle 10-Piece Cookware Set
$43.00
Nest™ Bake Non-Stick 2-piece Blue Round Cake Pan Set
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The Christmas fridge plan. More space. Less shuffling. The annual battle for fridge space demands proper organization. This is your guide to making room for all the essentials (and six varieties of cheese).
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5. Stack smarter Using FridgeStore™ Shelf Dividers makes it easy to stack items on top of each other, so you can fit more in when you're unloading the food shop or trying to cool down drinks for guests.
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6. Extra storage for drinks Our Under-Shelf Collapsible Bottle Holder and Under-Shelf Collapsible Can Dispenser free up valuable shelf space for festive food and ingredients, while making it easier for guests to help themselves to a drink without needing to search your fridge.
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7. Consider the cheese drawer Because fat takes on flavor and can absorb it, cheese is best kept separate from stronger-smelling foods to help maintain its flavor. Keeping a dedicated Under-shelf Storage Drawer for your cheese also keeps it organized, and makes it easier to see what you have, so you enjoy it at peak freshness.
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8. Rotating cast of condiments From cheeseboards to antipasti, Christmas hosting means condiments. When the fridge is stacked, the last thing you want to have to do is unpack it all to reach for a jar of mustard. Make everything easy to find and access with our Rotating Organizer.
Make space in your fridge
$16.00
FridgeStore™ Under-Shelf Collapsible Bottle Holder
$20.00
FridgeStore™ Clear Under-shelf Storage Drawer
$29.00
FridgeStore™ Under-Shelf Pack of 2 Collapsible Can Dispensers
$34.00
2-piece FridgeStore™ Clear Under-shelf Drawer & Storage Bin Set
Stay on top of the washing
More guests mean more bedding. Stay on top of the sheets, towels and extra wash loads with baskets and airers designed to keep your space feeling calm. Because comfort comes first.
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9. The case for a better basket Keep laundry looking neat and tidy, even in busy rooms, with a laundry basket with a lid and separate compartments for easy sorting, like our Tota Luxe Laundry Separation Basket. The removable compartments make it easy to sort your garments and transport your washing to the machine.
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10. Dry discreetly, anywhere When the house is busy, there's no way around it, the washing machine will be needed. A clothes airer with a small footprint, such as AirFrame™ Max Folding Airer with Long Garment Hanging Rails, will keep your drying laundry out of sight so that your space feels less cluttered and more under control.
Explore smart laundry solutions
$230.00
Tota Trio Luxe 90L Ecru Laundry Separation Basket
$165.00
AirFrame™ Max 21m Folding Drying Rack with Long Garment Hanging Rails
$100.00
Tota 2 One 60L Pale Mushroom Laundry Basket
$130.00
Pocket Max Plus 43" Folding Blue Ironing Board with Advanced Cover
$150.00
Tota 2 Trio 90L Pale Mushroom Laundry Separation Basket
$205.00
Tota Twin Luxe 90L Ecru Laundry Separation Basket
$135.00
