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Article  •  9 April 2024

 

Look inside Creating Effective Spaces

Natasha Swinger, the creator behind the @effectivespaces Instagram has released a book to help you organise everything in your life. Sneak a peek here.

Ever wish your home looked picture-perfect like those aesthetic Instagram accounts you follow? Here’s your chance!

Natasha Swingler, the creator behind the super-satisfying organisation-themed Instagram account @effectivespaces, can help you achieve the tidy home of your dreams through her first book: Creating Effective Spaces.

Full of genius tips and tricks, this book is the essential guide for anyone who dreams of a neater living space.  From the best way to fold t-shirts to a foolproof strategy for sorting out your cutlery drawer once and for all, Natasha’s advice is shockingly simple yet makes a huge impact.

In addition to making your home look better, the secrets she shares also improve your life.  ‘Effective spaces save you time and money,’ Natasha writes. ‘They reduce stress and anxiety, and enable you to be more in control of your environment.’

Sounds pretty good, right?

Scroll on for a peek inside the book.

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Creating Effective Spaces

A practical guide to creating a serene home from Instagram's queen of folding, decluttering, and organising

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