Home organisation has never been more of a popular trend. An organised kitchen is not only efficient, making the endless chore of cooking and cleaning a lot easier and less stressful, but is also aesthetically pleasing. Your kitchen is the hub of the home, is where socialising, dining and lounging takes place- in addition to cooking your favourite and most delicious meals. However, due to the busy nature of our kitchen,

it often ends up in a state of chaos in barely any time. Overflowing cupboards, food stored in an unorganised and random manner, and neglecting the cleaning that goes hand in hand with organisation, can leave your kitchen feeling and looking worse for wear. Thanks to the rise in home organisation and cleaning videos- produced by social media apps such as TikTok and celebrity influencers such as Mrs. Hinch, there are plenty of tips and tricks to ensure your house, and the kitchen in particular looks spotless and organised. If you’re looking to begin your kitchen organisation mission, then here are We Buy Any Home have compiled a simple how to guide.

Declutter:

There’s no point organising your kitchen if you’re simply going to be putting the exact same items back- only for cupboards to become messy and overflowing in a short space of time. Before any organisation happens, the first step is to declutter. Ensure that the things being kept in the cupboards are things that will get used, and for miscellaneous items- consider whether it’s time to let them go or be moved to a secure storage space like your loft or garage. By decluttering, you can see what things in your kitchen are useful, and then begin your organisation hunt from there.

Order Everything:

Now that the items that were cluttering your kitchen space have been removed, it’s time to begin ordering everything categorically. Think about things logically- what do you need easy access to in your kitchen? What things need to be stored in high up cupboards and do you need to move your shelving arrangements around? If you haven’t got a pantry, it’s a good idea to think about what things you want on display in your kitchen.

Start With the Fridge:

When it comes to organisation, the fridge is a hefty task to undertake. We spend so much time in the kitchen that we tend to ignore the state of our fridge- until it’s in a state of crisis. When approaching your fridge, think about arranging things thoughtfully. Keep raw meat separate from cheese, ensure containers filled with liquid are stood up to avoid spills. Buy some clear containers and baskets to help organise things neatly and keep them looking nice.

Store by Use:

When it comes to organising your cupboards, think about storing things in terms of use. For those items you use frequently, such as salt and pepper or other seasonings, place them closer to the front of the cupboard. Things used less often can be stored at the back of the cupboard, and it’s worthwhile investing in a lazy Susan so you can access these things with ease.

Open Shelving:

Open shelving is a great addition to any kitchen. Not only does it allow you to see what items you have clearly, but it encourages you to keep the kitchen organised as you don’t want the open decoration to look untidy or unorganised. It’s a stylish and effective way to keep on top of your kitchen organisation skills.

Use Cabinet Doors:

If you’ve run out of space for your pots and pans, then cabinet doors are a great hack to securing more storage space. Instead of leaving it empty, simply screw some small hooks onto the back of your cupboard doors and hang up pans, utensils and even cutting boards. You could even hang a whiteboard that features your shopping list- all without ruining the organised appearance of your kitchen.

Use Storage Containers:

Similar to how you would organise your fridge, clear containers and baskets are a staple item when it comes to kitchen organisation. Not only do they look chic and on trend, but they stop your kitchen being cluttered with mismatched types of storage containers. Additionally, you are easily able to see what type of food you have, how much is left and whether things have gone off.