How to create an organised kitchen

Looking for clever kitchen storage ideas? Get organised and clear out clutter with our essential guide. From hidden shelves to revolving spice racks, we've thought of everything to help make your home stress free.

1) Get clever with storage
No more room in your kitchen cupboards? Consider extra shelving, under-shelf baskets and stylish recycling bags. Don't forget to make the most of your ceiling space, too. Check out our favourite kitchen storage ideas for inspiration.

2) Organise bills and letters

Be as organised at home as you are at work. In-trays make it simple to deal with paperwork on time - one for the school letters, another for bills that need paying, etc.

3) Buy a calendar
Avoid the embarrassment of missing your friends' birthdays by jotting them all down on a calendar. Fancy making a statement? Create a chalkboard wall calendar and get the kids to help you update it. It's also worth keeping a stash of blank birthday and Christmas cards nearby in case of emergencies.

4) Organise the telephone area
Sort out a list of must-have numbers, such as your children's school, the doctor and dentist, a plumber and every family member's mobile number, and stick them on a pin board where everyone can see them.

Always have a memo pad and pen next to the telephone so you've got somewhere to jot down important messages.

5) Keep track of your keys
Fed up of losing your keys? Hang a set of hooks in the kitchen and get into the habit of hanging them up when you come in. Go for a second set for easy-grab bags and dog leads.

Need more inspiration? Check out these fab storage ideas.

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