Is it time for a kitchen declutter? Are you overwhelmed when you open your cabinets and drawers? Here, we’ve got an easy guide to help get your kitchen organised, particularly if you’re short on space.
Tamara Kelly at Woman and Home explains how having a more simplified kitchen can really pay off: “When looking to organise a kitchen, it pays to be methodical – go through your kitchen cupboards, drawers, countertops and surfaces to declutter and re-evaluate your space before you start to try to restore order. Having a kitchen space that is in order can bring so much satisfaction… an organised kitchen makes it easier to cook and entertain, whilst also making cleaning your kitchen easier too, for a happier and healthier environment overall.”
If you’ve got the cleaning bug, here are our top five tips for a mood-boosting and streamlined kitchen:
Make cabinets more user-friendly
Over the daily grind, cupboards can get cluttered and out of control. Make life easier and make the most out of your kitchen cupboards and countertop space with these brilliant Tia stacking tray racks – each featuring sturdy metal legs and a stylish bamboo top. Their clever design allows you to stack them securely, maximising vertical space and minimising clutter – a perfect solution for organising your spices and seeing what’s in your cupboard.
While sorting your cabinets, empty opened packets of dry goods, cereal, pasta and rice into glass jars. These jars can be labelled, are easy to store and give a sleek minimalist look. Finally, maximise your drawer space by using handy dividers for cutlery, tin foil, cooking utensils and linens.
Make use of free wall space
If you’re short on storage, go vertical! Save on precious floor and cupboard space with the clever Sienna wall hanger. Made from solid birch, this wall-mounted hanger is a brilliant addition to your kitchen and great value for money. Designed for small space living, each hanger comes complete with six rungs and five hooks – perfect for hanging tea towels, pots, pans, and even plants when space is at a premium.
A kitchen mood board is never far away from a hook rail or shelf with a hanging rail these days; they’re fast becoming essential when designing a compact kitchen. Handy for holding spices, mugs, glasses and knick-knacks, they also make use of the space underneath with a hanging rail in particular. Another super versatile piece is this wall caddy, perfect for storing recipe cards, to-do lists, letters from the school, and more.
Embrace a trolley or caddy
Bulky items such as plates, bowls and cookware used on a regular basis can take up far too much cabinet space. Have you ever thought about adding a trolley? Not only is it a flexible storage option, but it also allows for additional worktop space – a win-win.
This slim caddy is another option that can be added to the end of your kitchen to house all sorts of items, such as vases, cookbooks, kitchen roll, or use it as a dedicated baking caddy. Its two handy drawers are just another reason why we love this piece!
Clear those kitchen counters
Sort through papers, post and generally things that don’t belong on your worktop. Then, think about what essential items you do need. Keep things close to where you use them. A little tray to hold oils, vinegar and seasonings will come in handy, and you may want to create a similar station for making hot drinks. This multifunctional folding tray for breakfast in bed and for extra space around the kitchen is a great space saver. Lastly, invest in a robust fruit bowl that’s not only functional but also a striking addition to your home.
Keep furniture compact and multifunctional
If you’re searching for the ultimate in space-saving dining, workstation and prep area, the oak diner table is a hero piece like no other. Made of solid finger-jointed oak, this high table is designed to sit along the wall or take centre stage in your kitchen. The handy undershelf storage is useful for those days when the breakfast table needs a rapid transformation into a workstation – simply slip your laptop underneath while you’re eating lunch.
For compact family dining, the Bordeaux table stores its own chairs and neatly folds into a console table when not in use.
So, are you ready to tackle your kitchen clutter? With the upcoming bank holiday just around the corner, it might be the perfect time to start. Check out our collection of savvy pieces for small space living in-store or online while our Everything We Do Sale is on!
