THE WHAT KNOW… PROS

Professional organiser Vicky Silverthorn shares her tried-andtested solutions…

TIDY AWAY

Keep surfaces clear where possible – having too much out hinders easy prep and reduces overall space. Free-up worktop space by tucking larger items (like toasters and blenders) away in a cupboard near to the surface you’ll be using them on.

CHANGE TACK

Clear space for the things you use frequently by putting up high or elsewhere those items that you only use occasionally. Don’t fill cupboards with things that aren’t needed any more. Having multiples or ‘just in cases’ is a waste of space.

CREATE ORDER

Use trays to make items left out on surfaces look neater and intentionally placed, as opposed to looking like they are just hanging around waiting to be put away.

ASSESS YOUR KIT

Know where everything lives. Look at gadgets and utensils and assess whether you actually use them or need them. Is a peeler, squeezer, corer, slicer really necessary when one knife might do? Do you honestly have space for all of them?