Trinny Woodall is known for her fashion and beauty empire, so it won’t surprise you to learn that her home wardrobe is what dreams are made of. But while her incredible clothes and accessories are obviously the star of the show, the organisation of her wardrobe is a (very) close second.

Unsurprisingly, Trinny has more space in her wardrobe than the average person. But despite having the space and the means to buy expensive, built-in storage to organise her wardrobe, she’s enlisted the help of everyone’s favourite Swedish brand to meticulously organise her accessories and everyday clutter on a budget. And who doesn’t love IKEA?

The end result really is spectacular, without being out of reach for the everyday organiser. So if you’re looking to take your tidiness up a notch, Trinny can definitely offer some affordable inspiration.

Trinny Woodall regularly lets us glimpse inside her wardrobe on her Instagram page. But in a recent post, she took us on an up-close-and-personal tour of the DIY storage island she built for her accessories and everyday items. And it’s safe to say that the compliments quickly flooded in.

Fans gushed over the ‘inspirational’ island unit and storage boxes she uses to organise everything from old phones to makeup brushes and glasses. Especially since it provides a permanent home for items that often clutter bedrooms and make a sleeping space look messy.

Trinny didn’t gatekeep, either. She confirmed that she built the large wardrobe island using two sets of IKEA units – which look like these KALLAX Shelving Units from IKEA (£50 each). She then topped hers with a bespoke mirror, but you could create a similar effect for a much cheaper price using these Hode Self Adhesive Mirror Tiles (£9.59 at Amazon).

However, it’s the storage boxes themselves that received the most attention, as Muji storage boxes are known for being affordable, stackable and seriously versatile. And while they come in so many sizes, it looks like Trinny has used the 3 Drawer Desktop Storage Unit (£34.95 at Muji) for her setup.

She’s not the only one who loves Muji boxes, either. Ideal Home’s Digital Editor, Rebecca, also swears by these handy storage buys to organise her home – especially as they’re so long-lasting.

She says, ‘I invested in the big drawers and the mini acrylic drawers when I was 23 in my first London flat. Almost 10 years (and 4 flats) later, they’re still in use and look great (aside from a little tape I put on them for the last move).’

‘I’ve used the large drawers to add storage to awkward bedroom nooks, and in my last wardrobe I used them to double the storage inside the built-in wardrobe.’

‘However, it is the mini ones that I love the most; they come in a range of sizes and stack neatly together. I have them stacked on my dressing table, holding polishes, makeup, sunglasses and chargers. I’ve even turned one on its side to make a hairband holder.’

And that, in itself, is what makes Trinny’s setup so inspiring. After all, most people don’t have an entire room to dedicate to giant wardrobes and a huge accessory island.

But if you have a bit of free vertical wall space, nothing is stopping you from turning a smaller single unit on its side to create a very similar storage setup.

Just make sure you remember your labels, as Trinny swears by her trusty DYMO LetraTag Handheld Label Maker (£33.50 at Amazon) to keep track of everything.

How to get the look for less

Trinny’s IKEA hack is already very affordable, but I’ve spotted similar products to make it even cheaper if you’re on a tighter budget (or want to customise it to your own wardrobe space).

Excuse me while I go and completely reorganise my wardrobe space…

The biggest perk of my job is that I often get to see many of the major high street retailers’ homeware collections well in advance of them going on sale. That means I have time to pinpoint the soon-to-be sell-outs and keep an eye out to buy them as soon as they go on sale

The biggest autumn preview show to catch my attention this year was at John Lewis. Since looking around the vibrant Scandi-inspired new homeware last month, a couple of pieces have been living rent-free in my head, and now they have finally gone on sale.

Usually the pieces that catch my attention at a press preview show are small budget buys; however, at the John Lewis autumn and winter showcase it was the furniture I was eyeing up. The designers had gone all in on creating timeless pieces with thoughtful details I could see myself still loving in 10, even 20 years.

Last season I made the mistake of sleeping on the Leon patchwork quilt £180 at John Lewis, which sold out in days, and I had to wait a month for it to come back into stock. I won’t make that mistake again with these new-in pieces.

I’m still in the process of filling up my first home with carefully chosen furniture and homeware that I love, not just what a landlord or past tenant have left for me to use. This new John Lewis collection is perfect for anyone like me looking for those investment pieces that will stand the test of time.

You’ll most likely know Nigella Lawson for her mastery in her kitchen, but let me tell you, her garden is seriously underrated – and experts have revealed the clever colour trick she uses that makes it look so stylish.

If you have an urban or small garden, sometimes simplicity can have the biggest impact on your space, and by choosing a garden colour combination, you can create an outdoor space that flows.

This is exactly what Nigella does well. Using just one colour combination, pink and green, throughout her garden, the result is effortlessly stylish. This is how you can get the look, too.

Here at Ideal Home, we’re big fans of Nigella’s garden. Her magical garden lighting looks like it came straight from a fairy tale, and I frequently wax lyrical about how pretty her pink garden bistro set is. Nigella’s garden is gorgeous. Period. But the one thing that runs throughout her garden’s features is the use of pink and green, whether in her plants or her furniture.

‘What I really love about Nigella’s garden is that it shows you don’t need dozens of different colours to make a space feel interesting. By focusing on pink flowers against a backdrop of green foliage, she’s created something that feels incredibly calming and elegant, but still full of character,’ says Luke Newnes, garden expert at Hillarys.

Nigella seemingly uses only a pink and green colour scheme in her garden. Or at least, that’s the combo she shows off to her followers on Instagram. Her pink bistro set (often paired with a white and green striped tablecloth) is a clear standout; however, this colour combo can be seen in her planting ideas, too. Using pink roses, foxgloves and crepe myrtle, paired with bursts of glossy green, and even grape vines, in Nigella’s pink and green garden, nothing looks out of place or overcrowded.

‘Pink and green are one of those combinations that just seem to work effortlessly. The green tones provide a fresh, natural backdrop, while pink flowers add warmth and softness. Whether you’re using delicate pastel shades or brighter pinks, the pairing feels timeless and easy on the eye,’ adds Luke.

Should you use a colour scheme in your garden?

If you have a smaller space, it can be a good idea to use a garden colour combination, whether that’s via your garden furniture or your plants. A cohesive scheme can be used to create a different ‘feeling’ in your garden that doesn’t make your small space look overcrowded and retains a sense of flow. For example, creating a hot border, using yellows, reds and oranges, can make your garden feel warmer and brighter. Pink and green create a space that is calming, luscious and traditional.

‘I’m a big fan of using a colour scheme in the garden because it helps bring everything together. Having a clear palette gives the space a stronger sense of identity and can make the planting feel more intentional without taking away any personality. I think this approach works particularly well in smaller gardens, where simplicity can often have the biggest impact. A more focused palette helps create a sense of flow and keeps the space feeling relaxed rather than overcrowded,’ says Luke.

‘I’m also a huge advocate for repeating plants and colours throughout a garden. It’s a simple design technique that creates rhythm and helps lead your eye through the space. In fact, I’d usually recommend repeating a handful of plants you really love rather than trying to squeeze in lots of different varieties.’

Get the look

I love Nigella’s use of pink of green. It’s a classic choice, but one that will make your garden look effortlessly put together and stylish.