Every time you open a cupboard that doesn’t use every inch of space, that’s a wasted opportunity and a secret storage space hiding in your home. Install narrow shelving units on the inner doors of your cupboards to store small items like spices, salt and pepper, and sauces, for a beautifully tidy and effective solution.

Most of us don’t really need the deep drawers and cupboards often found in built-in kitchens: you can only stack plates so high, and it’s not a good use of space to keep pots and pans there, so consider a handy cutlery drawer.

Arbor kitchen with built-in double layer drawers available from Harvey Jones.

Space-saving storage ideas for small kitchens