28/07/2026
This kitchen proves you don’t need a huge space to make it work. You just need the stuff that matters and the right systems to you use it purposefully.
This growing family had 2 children under 5, another baby on the way, just 3 cupboards and 2 drawers to store everything.
The goal wasn’t to make it Pinterest-perfect. It was to create a kitchen that worked for their lifestyle.
Let’s get into how I did it… 👉
This kitchen had two challenges…
There wasn’t enough storage for everything they owned, and there was no clear system for where things belonged.
Food, cookware, appliances and Tupperware were all mixed together because the cupboards were doing too many jobs.
💡 Top tip: Before buying organiser/containers, ask yourself two questions:
1. Do I have enough space to use these?
2. Am I storing similar items together?
Most kitchens need a combination of decluttering and better systems.
This family had outgrown their kitchen.
With two young children and another baby on the way, they’d naturally accumulated more than their small kitchen could comfortably store.
Every cupboard was storing a mixture of unrelated items, which meant nothing had a proper home.
Instead of asking, “Where can I squeeze this in?” I asked, “What categories make the most sense?”
I grouped similar items together and gave each cupboard a single purpose. That way, everyone in the family knows exactly where to find things—and where to put them back.
💡 Top tip: Try to avoid mixing categories. For example, storing Tupperware alongside food often means the shelves become overcrowded and awkward to use. Give each cupboard one clear job wherever possible.
Things were being put away wherever they could fit
Because space was so limited, items had simply been squeezed into any available gap.
So before organising anything…
🍃 We did a thorough declutter.
Out-of-date food, duplicates and items they no longer used were removed first.
Only then could I create a system that would actually last.
This was one of the most challenging kitchens I’ve organised.
The reality was that this family has outgrown their kitchen. With two young children and another baby on the way, they simply don’t h
