Five ways to cut the clutter and streamline your space

Cutting the clutter and reorganising your storage space can make your kitchen feel brand new, with a streamlined look creating a relaxed, happy vibe that’s easier to live with for the whole family.

But when the kitchen is a hive of activity, used for home baking, home entertaining and even home working, where are the secrets to reorganising success? Here, Cimara King, Designer at Drew Forsyth shares her top tips for achieving minimalist heaven in your kitchen.

Identify storage hotspots – make sure items can be placed where they will be needed; cooking utensils near the hob, crockery in an island drawer, deep drawers for large pans and baking trays, for example.

Show it off – Visible plate racks are on-trend and a useful way to make use of wall space, freeing up cupboards. Also consider wall-mounting pot and pan racks for that classic, homely feel and add open shelving that encourage you to pare back.

Clear the worktops – Most countertops are full of small appliances that look much better when stored in a breakfast cupboard. This can be located close to the food prep area, with doors that open to reveal your coffee maker, toaster etc., so it’s all ready for the start of the day. When closed it creates an uncluttered look that takes the kitchen from daytime through to evening in style.

Work out a system – A pantry needs its own organisation system if it is to work in your favour. Label boxes, designated areas for different food types and make sure new food is put to the back so that best before dates are adhered to. Heavy items should be stored lower down to save your back from heavy lifting.

Go tailor-made – Bespoke furniture allows for the creation of internal drawer storage in exactly the size and shape you need it, while a separate space for chopping blocks, kitchen towel and other items frees up drawer and cupboard space, becoming a style point of the room.