1. Store frequently used products in handy-to-reach places - around waist to shoulder height - and for rarely used items, use high or low cupboards. - Mal Corboy, interior designer and Hettich ambassador

2. Make your island bench a feature with recessed shelves on the side to display attractive items, such as cookbooks or serving dishes. - Mara Lee, HB acting editor

3. Paint cabinet doors the same colour as the walls so they visually recede and create a sense of space. - Stephanie Powell, HB style editor

4. Don't have a separate dining room? Opt for cupboards on both sides of the kitchen's island bench; even a narrow one should be able to accommodate shallow shelving for items such as glassware. - Jane Parbury, HB features editor

5. Locate a narrow, pull-out storage drawer immediately next to the oven, as an effective home for cake racks and baking trays. - Mal Corboy

6. Coordinating storage jars creates a calming sense of order. Mix vintage jars with cheapies from Ikea for an instant style hit. - Jane Parbury

7. Narrow shelves work well in pantries - you can't push things to the back, so out-of-date products won't accumulate. - Tanya Lewis, professional organiser, Eco Organiser

8. I love this idea for labelling spice jars- cute-as-pie chalkboard labels! We found these at Fiona Kate. - Jane Parbury

9. Create order with small baskets in the pantry for smaller food products such as baby food, sauces in sachets and spices. - Helen Butler, professional organizer, Clutter Rescue

10. Position a storage drawer with pull-out trays, like the Hettich 'Cargo IQ', next to the stove for access to cooking oils and spices. - Mal Corboy

Photography: Chris Court