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Get The Look: 6 smart buys inspired by Lorraine's revamped storage area

Make like Lorraine and swap plastic boxes for pretty straw bags.

Each week, we take an Insta-worthy room in Ireland and show you how you can get the look yourself with high street buys.

This week, Lorraine O’Connor’s (@lorraine.oconnor.5686) organised kitchen corner was our inspiration.

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“My friend suggested potato sacks as storage and when I was looking at a website I saw these fab hessian bags and thought they may look good as storage and also double up as the shopping bags that they are,” says Lorraine.

“I drew out what I thought they’d look like, and they fitted perfectly after measuring. I then stencilled the bags with what product is in each one.”

Below are six high-street products that’ll help you get this look in your own home…

1. Hessian bag, €2.95, Sacks.ie

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This bag is an exact match with Lorraine’s clever storage system.

2. Wicker basket, €6.50, JYSK

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A slightly different option, this basket would also work well for storing food and produce.

3. Plant stand, €40, Ikea

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Make the most of blank wall space and display some greenery with this nifty plant stand.

4. Grey plant pot, €22 (£19.99), The Range

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Muted colours tie in perfectly with Lorraine’s minimalist kitchen.

5. Hanging plant, €7, Ikea

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Hanging plants are ideal to add on top of cabinets and appliances.

6. Artificial aloe vera, €34, Marks & Spencer

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Different types of plants add life to any room – even if they’re fake.

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