On the right side of the basement stairs, extra plates, bowls and fixings for coffee at the ready for when company arrives. Don't sweat the unexpected guests; this makes life simple. Photo Credit: Stephanie Bullwinkel

Pots, pans and their lids line the left side of the stairs to the basement. No stacking, no clanging. Easy to find and easy to put away. And the best part.... you don't have to get down on your hands and knees digging around in a dark base cabinet. Photo Credit: Stephanie Bullwinkel