Everything in Its Place: Storage for Stylish Homes

by Rebecca Winward

The days of simply wanting to ‘get the look’ are over: nowadays, we are more interested in achieving a happy, smooth-running and contented home life, and it’s not purely the aesthetics of our interiors that we’re pondering. Key to this more considered (and, some might say, realistic) approach to homemaking is the storage of all life’s paraphernalia, from everyday essentials (kitchen equipment, bicycles) to seasonal items (skis and suitcases) and, of course, all those bits and pieces you don’t need very often but still want to hang on to (wedding photograph albums, granny's dinner service). We have more stuff than ever before, so where (and how) should we keep it all?

In 'Everything in its Place', Rebecca Winward demonstrates how our experience of every room in the house can be improved through a canny choice of storage solutions that balance form and function. She also addresses the fact that, while storage is inherently practical, it also holds huge potential for decorative impact. Examining the subject from every possible angle, Rebecca considers what to store where and what best to store it in, before going on to discuss the storage demands of different items (clothes, books, crafting equipment) and even storage by style, from minimalist to vintage to rustic, to name but a few.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

Published September 10, 2015

Reviews

[Amanda Osborne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Same issue as with so many decorating books that I find: unrealistic settings, with decorating schemes that just wouldn't work in a 'real' house.

[Morgan Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the toy storage and minimalist sections the best. I will never ever understand storing books by using them as furniture.

[Melisa Chong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so helpful in guiding me to reorganise my kitchen, store room, book shelves and bedroom. Very practical and good ideas!

[Loree · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing remarkably new. Nice photos.

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It had some great decorating and storage ideas that I plan on using n my own home. Lots of pretty pictures and delicious color combinations. I was going to include page numbers of my favorites but then realized I'd have put down the whole book!

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of interesting and colourful inspiration for the home. Plenty of ideas that could be adapted to most people's tastes. Great photography. Short listed for my resource shelf!