My kitchen used to drive me a little mad. Not in a dramatic way — just in a constant, low-grade-frustration way. Drawers were full of things I didn’t use, pans were stacked awkwardly, and every time I needed a spatula, I found four bottle openers instead. Then one afternoon, while half-heartedly browsing for a bread bin, I landed on Coopers of Stortford.
I didn’t expect much — maybe a few containers or something stackable. What I found was an entire section of oddly practical solutions that made me realize just how chaotic my kitchen had become.
The drawer situation
Let’s start there. My main utensil drawer had devolved into a general-purpose dumping ground. Every time I opened it, something shifted or stuck. At one point I was using an old takeaway tub to keep teaspoons in place.
I picked up a drawer organiser tray from Coopers of Stortford that had actual compartments — not just generic slots, but thought-out spaces for things like measuring spoons and peelers. That small change stopped the daily “where’s the whisk” game and gave me back about three minutes every morning.
Containers that actually stack
I didn’t think food storage could be a turning point, but here we are. The cupboard I used to keep my pasta and rice in was always a mess — half-used bags clipped closed or held shut with rubber bands.
I ordered a set of stackable food containers, each with locking lids. They fit inside the cabinet like they were built for it. More than that, I actually know what I have now — no more repeat purchases or half-opened flour bags tilting in the dark.
Counter clutter became manageable
Before, everything was just sitting out — toaster, kettle, bread, coffee, post. It wasn’t messy in the dramatic sense, but it always felt like there was no space to work.
I added a kitchen roll holder and a small bread bin from Coopers of Stortford — nothing flashy, just clean, white, functional. It gave me back a stretch of counter I hadn’t realized I was missing. That’s now where I prep meals — with space.
Gadgets that make things easier
I’m not a gadget person, but a few items actually stood out. A jar opener that works with one hand? Yes. A compact steamer insert for the saucepan I already own? Definitely. Coopers of Stortford isn’t about flashy kitchen tech — it’s about tools that just quietly solve problems.
Here’s what I’ve actually used in the last two weeks:
- A handled food chopper (saves my wrists when I need to prep veg)
- A cutlery tray with adjustable sections
- A wall-mount hook rail for tea towels and oven gloves
None of these changed my life. But all of them changed the way I move through my kitchen.
It wasn’t a full makeover — just a better layout
I didn’t redo my kitchen. I didn’t buy all new appliances. I didn’t spend a fortune. But after a few small upgrades from Coopers of Stortford, the whole room feels calmer. I open drawers without bracing. I cook more often, partly because it’s easier and partly because I actually enjoy being in the space.
Sometimes “getting organised” sounds like a project. For me, it was just ordering a few things that made sense — and finding them at Coopers of Stortford.
I still don’t love doing the dishes, but I do love knowing exactly where everything goes when I’m done. And that’s more than I expected from a bread bin and a drawer tray.
