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How to...
Cut kitchen
clutter
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OFF THE
BENCH
It’s what goes on behind the scenes that keeps this busy
room looking neat and tidy, writes Chelsea Clark
functional and well-organised kitchen
has always been high on the wish list for
homeowners and renovators but the
phenomenon of open-plan living and
Australia’s passion for entertaining at home
means super-stylish fittings and fixtures are
now also a priority.
“A well-organised kitchen is one that
makes functional elements look like design
elements, and integrates it all seamlessly,”
More Freedom Kitchens, freedomkitchens.com.au;
Ikea, ikea.com.au; The Good Guys Kitchens,
thegoodguys.com.au/kitchen-design
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“That extends from appliances through
to storage solutions — everything should be
smart as well as stylish. The kitchen is the
heart of the home and also a hub for
entertaining, so it’s important to get the design
right for your lifestyle.”
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OFF THE
BENCH
grating appliances
as the microwave into
netry frees up bench
e and reduces clutter.
egration appeals to
ple renovating their
hens because it keeps
gs sleek and avoids
d space, when every
iance has been
idered,” Julie says.
Picture: Freedom
Kitchens
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ON
THE RACK
While the island
bench seems to
be a gathering
place for all
sorts of clutter
in many homes, a
clever design and a few
well-placed racks or
shelves can also
transform it into an
organiser’s dream. Try
attaching assorted racks
to the side of the bench
for storage of tea towels
or even hanging baskets
to collect everything that
would otherwise be left
on the bench — think
keys, wallets, phones
and school notes. No
island? Try the same on
the side of cabinetry.
Ikea, variety stores such
as Target and Kmart,
and your local hardware
store are a great place to
find racks, shelves, hooks
and baskets that look
great but won’t break
the bank.
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GETTING IT TOGETHER
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Julie Hanover from The Good Guys Kitchens says drawer
inserts are a must for an organised kitchen. “These can
even be used for pots and pans to be stored sideways
and within easy reach when cooking,” she says.
Picture: The Good Guys
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DIVIDE & CONQUER
certainly helped homeowners keep their
main kitchen free of clutter but simply
moving all of your bits and pieces to
another space doesn’t really solve the
problem. “A butler’s pantry should have
lots of dividers to keep things organised,
and the inclusion of drawers can hide
things away nicely,” says Felicity. “You can
avoid it looking messy by being able to
access separate sections of the pantry
individually, rather than exposing your
whole pantry every time you need an item.”
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RECLAIM SPACE
Felicity says there are plenty of ways to get creative
with storage. “A knife block can be wall mounted, the
toaster can live on a pull-out shelf rather than the
benchtop, and the kettle can be replaced with a boiling
water tap,” she says. “Another benchtop space thief is
the food processor. Because it’s heavy and bulky, the
perfect place for this is within a bench cupboard that
has a lift-up shelf. Extra clever points if you integrate
access to an electrical socket, so it remains plugged in.”
Picture: Darren James Interiors
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