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How To Have A Clutter-Free Christmas

‘Tis the season for family feasts, cosy nights in, and entertaining friends – so get the house ready for hosting with our tips on how to have a clutter-free Christmas. With nifty accessories, bespoke furniture ideas, and clever hacks to make organisation easier, many of these features can be retrofitted to enhance an existing design, which is handy if a good declutter is long overdue. Update living areas using smart storage solutions, and enjoy a tidy space where guests feel welcome all year round.

1. Raise the bar

Get ready for Christmas cocktails and New Year bubbles by creating a home bar. Ask your trade professional to craft a dedicated space for all your favourite tipples using our wide selection our cabinetry.

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1. Raise the bar

Keep bottles and barware behind closed doors, ready to reveal to guests when celebrations begin. As the temperatures drop in December, staying home is the cosy, comfortable, and cost-effective option, so invite family and friends over for a laid-back night in. @hopyard_home have built this brilliant bar using wall cupboards to store bottles and glasses, keeping the counter clear for prepping drinks and festive cocktails.

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2. Build a breakfast station

Hosting family and friends over Christmas is sure to create busy breakfast times. A dedicated cupboard that stores all your brekkie essentials will keep counters clutter-free and will allow guests to serve themselves.

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2. Build a breakfast station

Kettles, toasters, and espresso machines can easily make open counters feel overfilled, and this clever idea from @doorno.21 is a great way to combat clutter. Larder-style cabinetry provides hidden storage for these everyday devices when not in use. When open, there is plenty of space to whip up breakfast or that much-needed Boxing Day coffee. Match colours and materials to the wider cooking space for a coordinated look.

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3. Host in heritage style

For the ultimate party-friendly furniture, invest in a bespoke dresser in your dining area. This made-to-measure feature will store all your entertaining essentials in one place while speeding up table setting.

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3. Host in heritage style

A staple of period interiors, the farmhouse dresser is enjoying a revival as we embrace hosting at home. This contemporary take on classic furniture can be created with products from our collection. Use base units and drawers for table linen and post-roast board games, while glassware and crockery can be displayed behind glass-fronted dresser units.

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4. Enjoy movie magic

Grab a bowl of popcorn and get ready for some Christmas classics with a custom media unit. Providing a stylish home cinema solution, these drawers will keep your favourite films together and other gadgets neatly organised.

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4. Enjoy movie magic

A bespoke entertainment centre will hold everything you need for Netflix nights in, while blending seamlessly with the rest of your living space. Deep pan drawers can be repurposed as a place to store consoles and remotes, keeping wires hidden discreetly out of view. Add push-to-open fixings for a clean, handle-free finish and easy opening for all ages.

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5. Overhaul the hallway

Declutter your entrance hall with a custom storage feature, which will make a great first impression when guests arrive and provide plenty of space to store extra shoes and coats out of sight.

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5. Overhaul the hallway

Hallways and porches can be magnets for mess especially during the festive season with Boxing Day walks and after-dinner strolls. Why not upgrade this area by investing in a custom piece of furniture that makes organisation easy. @jamesc_carpentry has used tower units to create a place to stow shoes, bags, and brollies for storing extra items when people come to visit.

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6. Create a place to plug and play

Combat the abundance of toys, tablets, and phones from cluttering up counters by creating a dedicated space with outlets. This keeps charging devices out of sight and social areas tidy.

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6. Create a place to plug and play

With Christmas comes a slew of new toys and gadgets, all of which need powering up after being opened. Hosting family and friends also multiplies the number of devices that need charging, from smartphones to cameras. This unique clutter-free Christmas idea maximises the often-neglected, under-stair area to provide a plug and play space for devices to sit out of the way. Add plenty of power outlets to ensure electronics are topped up with juice throughout the day.

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7. Link together laundry

Between table linen, bedding, towels, and outfits, our laundry loads are often doubled during the holiday season. Be prepared for spills, stains, and post-Christmas clean-up by correctly kitting out compact utilities.

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7. Link together laundry

Whether dealing with a stream of towels, extra bed linen from your guests, or simply keeping on top of stained tablecloths - getting your utility tip-top will make Christmas cleaning chores run smoothly. This clever idea organises both washing and drying units next to each other to maximise space and improve the ergonomic flow load after load, so your utility remains a clutter-free zone.

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8. Pamper the pooch

Treat four-legged friends to an early Christmas gift by transforming their snoozing spot with a bespoke bed. Offering a place to sleep off muddy walks, this feature will also tidy up pet supplies.

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8. Pamper the pooch

As demonstrated by @gaylepow, pets can enjoy a cosy place to nap with a custom-built bed, that will also keep post-run pawprints away from the sofa. Complete with drawers for storing treats and toys, this built-in solution offers canine companions a place to escape the excitement of late-night entertaining and hectic Christmas mornings. Choose a colour that matches the rest of your cooking area for a seamless look.

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9. Build on bathroom storage

When hosting over the holidays, you will be surprised how quickly those morning routines generate clutter in a washroom. Renew your layout before Christmas day to keep toiletries, linen, and other items tucked away.

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9. Build on bathroom storage

As bathrooms start to get crowded with guests and their toiletries, keeping things neat and organised is a sure-fire way to ensure your home becomes a holiday haven. This clutter-free bathroom idea creates a tight, compact layout with plenty of cupboard and drawer space to tuck items out of sight. That way, whether it is getting ready on the big day or freshening up after a late night celebrating, everything is clean and clear for you and your guests.

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10. Shape-up sleeping areas

Invest in built-in wardrobes for a closet that is neat, tidy, and concealed behind sliding doors. Add to a guest room to enhance the festive sleepover experience, while keeping mess at bay.

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10. Shape-up sleeping areas

From clothes and footwear to spare bedding and towels, a good wardrobe will make it easier to organise a bedroom – so you can count sheep, not clutter. Choose a combination of internal shelves and rails to create a bespoke storage solution, then select a stylish door that slides open for easy access in a compact room. To complete a guest suite, opt for a mirrored door that provides a spot to get ready pre-party.

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