Hide toys, tidy away cables – and make friends with baskets: 11 clever home storage hacks

Decluttering is all very well, but what about the vital odds and ends that modern life demands? Here are our expert tips on how to have a tidier home (and some surprising hiding places)

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Modern home life is messy: between scattered toys, shoe piles by the front door and tangled cables, it can be hard to keep on top of the clutter.

We’ve asked design experts and home organisers for their best tips on how to hide it all, from furniture with charging drawers to hidden living room storage, cable clips and sleeves to an overlooked, hidden bathroom storage spot. And remember: storage baskets are your friend.