In this episode, freelance kitchen designer Faye Newman shares her expert tips for maximising kitchen storage following the chaos of Christmas. If you're feeling a bit cramped in your kitchen, Faye has four essential strategies to help you create a more organised and functional space.

Faye kicks things off by encouraging you to assess your kitchen space and needs, then dives into maximising cabinet storage, recommending clever tools like shelf risers, carousels, and spice racks to keep everything organised and easily accessible. She also introduces innovative ideas for hidden spaces, such as retrofitting corner systems and adding plinth drawers, to help you reclaim every inch of your kitchen.

Throughout the episode, Faye stresses the significance of decluttering and using your space efficiently to enhance both functionality and aesthetics.

Key Takeaways

Don't hesitate to declutter any unused items that are just taking up space. For those less frequently used items, find smart storage solutions to tuck them away neatly. Clever tools like shelf risers to make the most of vertical space, and carousels or lazy Susans systems keep everything accessible.

Door-mounted racks can be fantastic for squeezing in those extra spices or utensils, and pull-out storage solutions can really transform the way you utilise your cabinets. Don’t forget about the space outside of your cabinets.

Modular shelving above the range or island can provide both functionality and a stylish look, while wall-mounted rails are perfect for hanging your utensils and pots. It’s all about making every inch of your kitchen work for you.

Best Moments

"There is no point having anything in your kitchen that is a just in case, or maybe, you know, still in a box, and you just think, oh, you know, we might need it at some point.”

"Another great hack that you can look into as well is looking to add racks onto the back of your doors. And by doors, I don't mean your actual internal door into the kitchen. I mean your cabinet doors. You can get ones that are specific to wall cabinets, or if you are fortunate enough to have a large cabinet, you can look to incorporate sort of like a spice rack on the back of there.”

“… the aged brass element is really popular at the moment for that timeless classic design, which, again, DeVOL does so well, I'd probably say one of the best in our industry, that's what they're known for, their beautifully English made kitchens.”

About the Host

Faye Newman is a freelance Kitchen Designer with eight years of experience in the industry. With a background in furniture design and a passion for creating spaces that reflect the essence of the home, Faye brings a unique perspective to kitchen design.

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Product Mentions

KCUP274C Kesseböhmer Dispensa Junior Chrome Classic Base Pull-out (cleaning utensils) for 300+mm cabs Unhanded | PWS Distributors Ltd - UK distributors of kitchen and bedroom components

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