Discover how to bring order to a well-stocked dining-room dresser

HOW TO MAKE IT WORK...

• Cover shelves with washable fabric and secure with Velcro.

• Secure plates by fitting a café-style curtain rod.

• Keep tablecloths in a simple box.

• Use a set of containers to store everyday cutlery, dinner candles and napkin rings.

• Keep a tray handy for transporting small items, such as cutlery and napkins, to the dining
table.

• Floral decorations, whether artificial or fresh, add colour to the dresser and table.

• Protect delicate china from dust with cloches or bell jars.

Cloche, £75, Summerill & Bishop.
ASA cover, £45, The General Trading Company.
Soup tureen, £45, Brissi.
Candlesticks, £35 each, Marston & Langinger.
Lauriston dresser, H195.5xW142.5xD45cm, £1,250, Laura Ashley.