
It’s all about customising the kitchen just for you, to create an inviting space that inspires and makes everyday life that little bit more enjoyable. With this kitchen everything has its place – it’s designed to reflect how we use the space and cook together. Cooking is made easier by having everything in its place Drawers are organised so pots and pans are easy to see and take out A step stool makes it easier to reach the higher kitchen units Kilner jars keep food cupboards neat and tidy Having the kitchen cupboards organised allows us to make the most of the small workspace A RÅSKOG trolley can be wheeled around the space for extra storage Organising rubbish and recycling bins so they’re not an eyesore cluttering up a corner of the kitchen. Finding a solution for the perennial problem of spice jars, so you can always find the one you’re looking for without having to take everything out of the cupboard. Utilising the space above the cupboards for the things we use less often and putting in drawer inserts to divide pots from lids and plates from bowls, so items are easy to take out and put back again. Simple things like storing food in transparent kilner jars to encourage us to cook with what we have, instead of going out and buying more, discovering we have three packs of basmati rice at the back of the cupboard. But, with a new kitchen to start afresh with, I was keen to make the most of the space I have. My solution has always been to hide things away in cupboards and have the nicest things on show. I’m a minimalist at heart but a minimalist who likes things around me – I love collecting postcards from exhibitions, I have an old French road sign I picked up at an antique market in the living room, and I only really need one coffee cup but have dozens, all of which I can’t bare to part with – each thing tells a story or is a reminder of a trip abroad. These VEDDINGE grey units may look minimal and smart from the outside, but they’re working hard on the inside to keep the kitchen tidy and uncluttered. Inside my IKEA VEDDINGE grey kitchen – clever storage solutions make the most of the small space Some of the ideas shared here are simple and easy to achieve, such as making the most of a small space so its easier to prepare meals, sprucing up tired cupboards with some neat organisation, or simply adding a few fresh touches to brighten up a space and inspire you to fall back in love with your kitchen. And that’s ok – my kitchen wasn’t designed as a show home – but a few clever storage solutions and simple space-saving tricks can help you use the space more efficiently, and more importantly, savour and enjoy cooking without having to worry where things are. The kitchen is where almost everything happens, it’s the social heart of the home, so it’s bound to get a bit messy and disorganised every now and then.

So you’ve seen my kitchen makeover before and after, created in collaboration with here (see it here), but let me show you inside those beautiful VEDDINGE grey cupboards. London’s best interiors bloggers, Ideal Home, February 2017 Inspiration worth following: four Instagrammers to follow, Grazia magazine, April 2019 Top 10 UK Interior Design Blogs, Vuelio, September 2018 and 2019
#Ikea kitchen space saver pans full
With a background in architecture, Cate also works with homeowners to bring calm and clarity to their interior spaces, with simple solutions that can evolve with them – from full makeovers to furniture sourcing.Ĭ is your design resource for calm, simple interiors with a focus on sustainability and soul #thesimpleeveryday An introvert through and through, Cate is fascinated with how our homes can become our inner sanctuaries, soothing our souls and uplifting our wellbeing.Ĭate has been named one of London’s best interior bloggers (Vuelio 2018 & 2019 and Ideal Home magazine) and has been featured in The Times, Grazia, House Beautiful, Enki magazine, Elle Decoration Denmark and Apartment Therapy. She set up her blog in 2011, sharing simple design for everyday living.

Cate St Hill is an interiors writer, stylist and designer based in London.
