Do you need to rearrange the kitchen and don't know how? Take advantage of these efficient and ingenious solutions

When we have to cook something in the kitchen we usually have to move between the stove, the oven and the microwave and we should be able to do this easily. Further, the worktops should always be free from any mess and clutter and should always be clean, clear and ready to use. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and frequently all the wall units and drawers, which should be well-organised, are often found in a chaotic state where they are packed with an accumulation of surplus objects which we rarely (if ever) use and, as such, this forces us to rummage through them forever before finding what we need.

It is not easy to manage space when there is not that much available in which to accommodate all the ingredients and utensils we use regularly, but some ideas that are becoming increasingly popular are for the use of specific, modern fixtures and fittings that can help us. Deep drawers instead of the traditional kitchen units with doors and shelves, and ensuring the optimal use of the corners of the room (and other similar solutions) can work wonders for us. Check out the ideas below:

Traditionally, many of the kitchen units in the lower part of the kitchen, especially those under the worktops, were those fitted with doors and shelves inside. But these days, the use of very deep and wide drawers is becoming increasingly popular. These modern drawers can open and close with just a light touch and therefore, everything we are looking for is much easier to find.

These modern drawers are so large that they can hold even the largest of pots and pans.

And sometimes they can hide inside of them, pull-out shelves, which for example, can accommodate the lids of any of their matching pots.

The kitchen corners can become the ideal space for a compact pantry, enclosed with a door that opens at a right angle as a space-saver solution.

From an aesthetic point of view, using baskets, jars and containers that have compatible styles is a winning choice, but it also makes the search for what you need less chaotic and time-consuming.

You might also use jars or containers with transparent lids which are really handy for storing dry foodstuffs (like flour, rice or cereals). In this way, if you place them upright in the drawers, you will immediately see what they contain at a glance.

There is always a need to keep some core ingredients and utensils on the countertops, and you can keep these tidy and in order by using a circular tray (ideally one with a raised edge).

The cutlery and utensil drawers may have dividers fitted within them and can be arranged differently from that which would be regarded as a traditional layout - for example by using oblique compartments or drawer dividers.

In deep drawers there can also be space dedicated for sets of dishes, stacked and divided between the stacks with made-to-measure, upright blocks or round dowels.

Underneath the kitchen units there is usually always a bit of space to put drawers in which to keep, for example, trays (and everything else you use less often).

Never forget that you will always gain a bit of space by separating food containers from their lids and storing them apart.

And also remember to use the inside of the doors of the kitchen units to hang up small and light objects, such as measuring cups, dish towels, bottle brushes and similar items.

If there are any free areas on the kitchen walls, fit these spaces with rails and hooks and using these, arrange those things that you prefer to have close to hand (pans, cutting boards, ladles, etc); and you can even do this in an aesthetically pleasing way, remembering that they will basically become part of the kitchen’s furniture.

What solutions have you adopted to tidy up your kitchen?