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How to Organise your Kitchen

We spend a lot of time in our kitchen, from that first cup of tea in the morning to family meal times, and long catch ups with friends over the kitchen table. It’s the heartbeat of our home. To create an orderly space that is easy to keep clean and tidy is a must. However, we don’t want this important space to feel sterile, rather a carefully curated mix of practical furniture and storage pieces that work to make our lives easier. Here are some ideas on how you can organise your kitchen into a character-filled space that brings you joy every day.


Add Freestanding Furniture

We love to add freestanding furniture to our kitchen – it gives this space a unique, one-of-a-kind feel, while at the same time offering plenty of extra storage and worktop space. The popularity of freestanding kitchen furniture has seen a boom in recent years, 

A stylish industrial-style kitchen island with a marble top and black metal frame on wheels. The island features mesh storage baskets filled with fresh produce, a lower shelf holding books and kitchen items and a countertop with an open book.A stylish industrial-style kitchen island with a marble top and black metal frame on wheels. The island features mesh storage baskets filled with fresh produce, a lower shelf holding books and kitchen items and a countertop with an open book.
Industrial Marble Kitchen Island
A rustic wooden kitchen island with a dark stone countertop, featuring multiple drawers and slatted wooden storage crates. The island is on wheels and has an open lower shelf. A rustic wooden kitchen island with a dark stone countertop, featuring multiple drawers and slatted wooden storage crates. The island is on wheels and has an open lower shelf.
Whitewashed Hudson Kitchen Breakfast Bar

A wooden glass-fronted cabinet with four doors, showcasing neatly arranged plates, glassware, and decorative items. The natural wood finish gives a rustic feel, complemented by black metal handles. A wooden glass-fronted cabinet with four doors, showcasing neatly arranged plates, glassware, and decorative items. The natural wood finish gives a rustic feel, complemented by black metal handles.
Mimosa Four Door Glass Cupboard
A rustic wooden shelving rack made of recycled teak, holding ceramic plates, bowls, and glass jars. The top shelf features two vintage-style ceramic jars with wooden spoons. A rustic wooden shelving rack made of recycled teak, holding ceramic plates, bowls, and glass jars. The top shelf features two vintage-style ceramic jars with wooden spoons.
Recycled Teak Shelving Rack

Learn How to Organise Kitchen Cupboards

Our kitchen is a collection of treasured pieces: like our antique dresser which houses our favourite ceramics, it’s a much-loved and much-used room. Create your very own bespoke kitchen with freestanding pieces and storage solutions for a truly unique space. When wondering about how to organise kitchen cupboards, we recommend choosing open shelves to house your favourite crockery or a glass-fronted cabinet to display your glassware. Not only is everything easier to find but each piece is a feature in itself.


Create a calming colour scheme 

It’s well-known in the design world that opting for a palette of neutrals and natural materials in the bedroom will have you feeling calm and relaxed – and, speaking from experience, we couldn’t agree more. Bring textures such as raffia, rattan and exposed timber into your room to create that outdoors-in feel, and blend them with cosy blankets, greenery and subtle pops of accent colours with home accessories such as candles and cushions. 

Minimalist bedroom with a beige upholstered bed, layered linens, and warm lighting, styled with pampas grass and a sleek side table.Minimalist bedroom with a beige upholstered bed, layered linens, and warm lighting, styled with pampas grass and a sleek side table.
Carina Natural Linen Beds
Rustic bedroom with a rattan headboard bed, striped linens, and soft neutrals, featuring a relaxed dog and cozy ambiance.Rustic bedroom with a rattan headboard bed, striped linens, and soft neutrals, featuring a relaxed dog and cozy ambiance.
Alva King Size Bed
Love & Stones Peace Rose Quartz Crystal Infused Mist bottle on a bathroom counter, creating a calming and soothing ambiance.Love & Stones Peace Rose Quartz Crystal Infused Mist bottle on a bathroom counter, creating a calming and soothing ambiance.
Rose Quartz Peace Mist
A softly glowing white ceramic diffuser emitting mist, placed on stacked books beside a cup of tea and a lavender essential oil bottle.A softly glowing white ceramic diffuser emitting mist, placed on stacked books beside a cup of tea and a lavender essential oil bottle.
White Origami Diffuser

Bring in soothing scents 

Persuading the body and mind to sleep means calming all the senses, so tapping into the powers of aromatherapy is key. Invest in your downtime with favourite home fragrances and gently scented candles to really help you unwind. 


Think about your furniture

When it comes to bedroom furniture, don’t overlook the humble bedside table. It’s an important sidekick to your bed and deserves just as much care and consideration. Having an easy-to-reach place to rest a glass of water, hand cream, or latest read also means you won’t have to get up again once you’ve started to drift off to sleep. You can even use a bedside table for hosting a notepad and pen – useful for when you feel the urge to write down any thoughts that are keeping you awake

A white bone inlay bedside table with intricate floral patterns, topped with a gold pineapple lamp with a green velvet shade.A white bone inlay bedside table with intricate floral patterns, topped with a gold pineapple lamp with a green velvet shade.
Classic White Mother of Pearl Large Bedside Table
A rustic wooden bedside table with three drawers, next to a striped bed and wall-mounted raffia lamp, styled with books and decor.A rustic wooden bedside table with three drawers, next to a striped bed and wall-mounted raffia lamp, styled with books and decor.
Alva Bedside Table

Antique brass wall light with a classic metal shade, mounted on a neutral-colored wall, adding a touch of timeless elegance.Antique brass wall light with a classic metal shade, mounted on a neutral-colored wall, adding a touch of timeless elegance.
Rory Antique Brass Wall Light
Rustic bedroom with a rattan headboard bed, striped linens, and soft neutrals, featuring a relaxed dog and cozy ambiance.Rustic bedroom with a rattan headboard bed, striped linens, and soft neutrals, featuring a relaxed dog and cozy ambiance.
Larsen Brass Table Lamp

Set the mood with lamps and lighting 

Thoughtfully chosen lighting is essential for creating an ambience that will make you feel relaxed at the end of a busy day. Whether it be a bedside lamp you can read your book by or ceiling bedroom lighting, try to choose warm-glow options that are dimmable and pair them with shades that will softly diffuse light. 


Find a huggable bedroom rug

When creating a bedroom sanctuary, you can’t go wrong with a rug that just makes you want to lay on the floor! At G&G, we always recommend a soft, warm and cosy sheepskin or a thick shag pile rug. 

Soft pink woven rug with intricate geometric patterns and subtle embroidery, displayed against a neutral-toned wall.Soft pink woven rug with intricate geometric patterns and subtle embroidery, displayed against a neutral-toned wall.
Josie Pink Rug 150 x 240cm
Butterscotch sheepskin rug on a light wooden floor, styled with a brown leather pouffe and a teal velvet chair with wooden legs.Butterscotch sheepskin rug on a light wooden floor, styled with a brown leather pouffe and a teal velvet chair with wooden legs.
Butterscotch Single Sheepskin

Vintage-style armchair upholstered in a textured, patterned fabric with warm earthy tones, featuring wooden legs and classic design.Vintage-style armchair upholstered in a textured, patterned fabric with warm earthy tones, featuring wooden legs and classic design.
Gaia Chindi Armchair
A modern cream boucle storage bench with curved edges, a decorative mirror, and a green potted plant, with a dog lounging on top.A modern cream boucle storage bench with curved edges, a decorative mirror, and a green potted plant, with a dog lounging on top.
Bouclé Storage Ottoman

Make a comfy bedroom corner 

Instead of your bed, you might find it easier to unwind in a comfy occasional armchair. But rather than sitting in the living area with the TV as temptation, move your chair to the bedroom and use it as a place to read and relax before bedtime. 



Keep your room organised

Remember Marie Kondo’s mindful method? If it doesn’t spark joy, then don’t keep it. But decluttering to make room for rest and relaxation is only half the battle – next, turn your attention to its organisation. Even tidying the places that aren’t on show like your bedroom drawers and wardrobes can have a real impact on your state of mind, helping you feel calmer and more relaxed. 

A natural wood and rattan two-door wardrobe with a bottom drawer, set in a classic interior with a chair and framed artwork.A natural wood and rattan two-door wardrobe with a bottom drawer, set in a classic interior with a chair and framed artwork.
Gracie Wardrobe
A natural wood dresser with curved drawers, adorned with candles, flowers, and a mirror, set in a warm, elegant interior.A natural wood dresser with curved drawers, adorned with candles, flowers, and a mirror, set in a warm, elegant interior.
Gracie Double Chest of Drawers

Above all though, we want you to have fun creating your own bedroom sanctuary, filling it with all the things that bring you a sense of joy and tranquillity. So, to spark more ideas on how you can create a restful retreat, visit our full bedroom collection