Super organised mum, 32, behind incredible home and walk-in wardrobe shares her simple property tips

A stylish and supremely organised mother-of-one has revealed the secrets behind her picture-perfect home.

Nina Belle, 32, from Sydney, and her husband built their five-bedroom home about three years ago and it includes a seven-seat theatre, a spacious kitchen, butler’s pantry, home bar and $16,000 walk-in wardrobe.

Nina took on the task of organising the property when her daughter was born three years ago, and has since then transformed multiple rooms.

A stylish and supremely organised mother-of-one has revealed the secrets behind her picture-perfect home (pictured: Nina Belle in her walk-in wardrobe)

Nina Belle (pictured), 32, from Sydney, and her husband built their five-bedroom home about three years ago and it includes a $16,000 walk-in wardrobe

Nina Belle (pictured), 32, from Sydney, and her husband built their five-bedroom home about three years ago and it includes a $16,000 walk-in wardrobe

'I've always been interested in organisation, but I was heavily pregnant when I moved into my new home and I didn't take the time to put the right systems in place,' Nina (pictured) said

‘I’ve always been interested in organisation, but I was heavily pregnant when I moved into my new home and I didn’t take the time to put the right systems in place,’ Nina (pictured) said

‘I’ve always been interested in organisation, but I was heavily pregnant when I moved into my new home and I didn’t take the time to put the right systems in place,’ Nina wrote on her Instagram page.

‘After having my daughter I was getting overwhelmed from doing the most basic of tasks and I realised that I needed to organise each space more efficiently.’ 

Today, Nina’s property is an oasis of calm – and each and every room is both aesthetically satisfying and useful. 

One of the spaces that has attracted the most attention in Nina's home is her glamorous walk-in wardrobe, which cost her a cool $16,000 to create (pictured)

One of the spaces that has attracted the most attention in Nina’s home is her glamorous walk-in wardrobe, which cost her a cool $16,000 to create (pictured)

What are Nina’s tips for a fantastic walk-in wardrobe? 

* Thinking outside the box will help you create the wardrobe of your dreams.

* Make sure that you utilise your space by ensuring everything is practical and thought out.

* Place items that you access often within arms reach and ensure everything has a dedicated spot.

* Incorporate your personality into the space with artwork. Don’t be afraid to get creative with colours and textures.

* You could look to Pinterest or Instagram for ideas and inspiration.

* If you’ve got a limited budget you could opt for white melamine instead of custom cabinetry, but never underestimate the small details.

* A chandelier can make any space look glam, and you can style it up with soft furnishings like an ottoman or a rug.

* Paint and wallpaper is another cost effective way to bring your vision to life.

One of the spaces that has attracted the most attention in Nina’s home is her glamorous walk-in wardrobe, which cost her a cool $16,000 to create.

‘A lot of thought went to the planning of our walk-in robe. I chose materials that would give a high end feel, like custom cabinetry and Caesarstone, and relied on lighting to glam up the space,’ Nina previously told FEMAIL.

Alongside this, the 32-year-old got obsessive about details, hanging her lingerie on pearl hangers and folding everything vertically, as per the KonMari method, in her drawers.

Nina said she also set up a dedicated location for ‘his’ and ‘hers’ and she stores her husband’s items on the left while hers are on the right. 

‘I have organised it so everything I use often is within arms reach and the things we don’t use often, like dressy shoes, are stored up high,’ she said.

‘My walk-in robe is my sanctuary; a place of order and organisation. 

‘I wanted to make sure that getting dressed every morning was a beautiful experience, not a chore.’

The 32-year-old got obsessive about details, hanging her lingerie on pearl hangers and folding everything vertically, as per the KonMari method, in her drawers (pictured: her pearl hangers)

The 32-year-old got obsessive about details, hanging her lingerie on pearl hangers and folding everything vertically, as per the KonMari method, in her drawers (pictured: her pearl hangers)

Nina said she also set up a dedicated location for 'his' and 'hers' and she stores her husband's items on the left while hers are on the right (pictured)

Nina said she also set up a dedicated location for ‘his’ and ‘hers’ and she stores her husband’s items on the left while hers are on the right (pictured)

Speaking about her tips for others wanting to make their own walk-in wardrobe, Nina said the most important things to think about are lighting, paint and cabinetry.

By using both the natural light, some down lights and a chandelier to add class, Nina was able to create a stylish-looking space that looks every inch the tasteful wardrobe. 

‘A chandelier can make any space look glam, and you can style it up with soft furnishings like an ottoman or a rug,’ Nina said.

The same can be said of paint and wallpaper – which she said are ‘cost-effective’ ways of bringing a vision to life.

Nina's pantry and kitchen is also a sight to behold - Nina said she started by getting rid of anything she had duplicates off that was past its best and created an 'eat me' basket (pictured)

Nina’s pantry and kitchen is also a sight to behold – Nina said she started by getting rid of anything she had duplicates off that was past its best and created an ‘eat me’ basket (pictured)

She organises her fridge (pictured) in a similar way, with various sections for fruit, vegetables and items that need to be juiced

She organises her fridge (pictured) in a similar way, with various sections for fruit, vegetables and items that need to be juiced

Of course, Nina’s walk-in wardrobe isn’t the only area in her home that has helped to earn the mum-of-one nearly 18,000 followers. 

Nina's (pictured) top tip for organising is that you arrange via category, rather than by room

Nina’s (pictured) top tip for organising is that you arrange via category, rather than by room

Nina’s pantry and kitchen is also a sight to behold.

To re-create her pantry, Nina said she started by pulling out every single item from her kitchen and decided whether she was going to keep or bin them.

Everything she was no longer using or was broken was thrown out, while items she had duplicates of – such as tongs – were given to charity.

Then, Nina said she checked the expiry dates of everything in her cupboard.

Anything that was about to expire or she needed to use up she put in a basket on her counter and only cooked meals from those ingredients for the following two weeks.

Doing this helped her minimise wastage and also meant she didn’t need to go shopping for a while.

'Sometimes people scatter the same items throughout the house,' she said - and you want to get all pieces from the same category together in the same room

‘Sometimes people scatter the same items throughout the house,’ she said – and you want to get all pieces from the same category together in the same room

Nina said things have become a lot calmer since she organised her home, as everything has a place and is filed away (linen cupboard pictured)

Nina said things have become a lot calmer since she organised her home, as everything has a place and is filed away (linen cupboard pictured)

Nina (bathroom pictured) also said you should remember things will 'get messier before they get neater' and so it's worth remembering this as you start to organise

Nina (bathroom pictured) also said you should remember things will ‘get messier before they get neater’ and so it’s worth remembering this as you start to organise

Nina said she looked to both Pinterest and Instagram as sources of inspiration for how to best organise everything in a way that would work for her and her family. 

What are Nina’s top organising tips?

* Start via category rather than room. Sometimes people scatter the same items throughout the house and you want to keep everything from the same category together.

* Remember things will get messier before they get neater – you are doing a major overhaul, not just one element.

* Get rid of as much stuff as possible – whether you have duplicates, it’s past its best or could be donated to charity, get rid of specific items to free up space.

* Remember how good paint and wallpaper are at making something look more polished without spending a fortune.

* Think about lighting cleverly, which can also help to make a room. 

‘I decided I wanted to store things I used regularly at eye level and things I didn’t access much like heavy canned food down low,’ she said.

‘For things I don’t mind my daughter accessing like kids’ snacks and chips, I store down low in tubs that can be easily accessed.

‘Things that are fragile and messy like oil and vinegar, I store higher where she cannot access.’

She purchased the white Pluggis tubs from IKEA in two different sizes and labelled them with things such as stock, tuna, condiments, meal bases, milk, cake mixes, tomato sauces, legumes and canned food. 

Elsewhere with her home organisation, Nina has made over her linen closet, kitchen, dining room and dresser.

‘I recommend you start via categories (not room!),’ Nina posted online. 

‘I say this because sometimes people scatter the same items throughout the house.

‘You want to get everything from the same category together. Your clothing is always a great place to start! And remember – things will get messier before it gets neater.’

For more information about Nina Belle, follow her here



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