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Showroom kitchens and the sprawling, bespoke kitchens you see on design blogs are beautiful, but they have a benefit that most don\u2019t \u2013 nearly unlimited floorspace! For the majority of people, making efficient use of space is one of the most important things we can do in order to enjoy using our kitchen. Most people know the frustration of cupboards full of haphazard piles of pans, pulling out stacks of plates to get at the fancy china hidden behind or digging around for just the right utensil.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make the most of limited space \u2013 our guide pulls together our top tips and genius space-saving remedies you might not have thought of.

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Keep it tidy

It\u2019s not glamorous. It\u2019s not fun. But the number one way to save kitchen space is to grit your teeth, roll up your sleeves and set aside a Sunday afternoon to have a good old-fashioned spring clean.

Begin with a basic clean. Bin any rubbish, throw out any empty bottles or containers and chuck out food that\u2019s past its best. Give the counters, hob and sink a wipe down, but don\u2019t worry about deep-cleaning yet \u2013 one thing at a time!

Once the room is clean and presentable, the real work begins. If you\u2019re anything like us, you\u2019ve acquired a collection of redundant cookware, old utensils and crockery that doesn\u2019t see any use. Pull everything out of the cupboards and take stock of what you own. If you can\u2019t remember the last time you used it, get rid! Good-quality items that have been replaced by newer ones make great donations to charity shops\u2026 or children who have recently flown the nest! Anything that\u2019s in bad condition can be thrown out.

Apply the same principle to the contents of your cupboards. Packets of odd spices bought for one meal and never used again? Old cans of food nobody likes, lurking at the back of the shelf? It\u2019s taking up valuable space, so chuck it out or find somebody who wants it.

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If, after all this, you\u2019re still struggling for kitchen space, you\u2019ll need to think more radically. Take a good look at everything you\u2019re storing in your kitchen. Does it really need to be there? Or is there somewhere else in your house that could accommodate it?

Could the coffee machine live in the study? Could cleaning supplies find a new home in the bathroom cupboards? Are there bottles of alcohol which would be happier in a cabinet in the living room? Is there any reason kitchen roll and spare tea towels couldn\u2019t be stored in the airing cupboard? These questions are well worth asking if you\u2019re really struggling to create enough kitchen space.

Hopefully we\u2019ve helped you free up much-needed space in your kitchen and make it a more pleasant environment to cook and entertain in. If you\u2019re still lacking space, we\u2019re not sure what else to suggest \u2013 perhaps call in a professional!

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Genius ways to save space in your kitchen