You’ve been packing your suitcase wrong – expert reveals space-saving packing technique

PACKING to go on holiday is difficult, with suitcases never quite big enough for all the clothes, shoes and toiletries you want to squeeze in.

However, space saving expert Marie Kondo has revealed how she makes the most of the room in her suitcase when she goes on holiday.

First of all, Marie recommends starting with a "clean slate" by removing anything from your last trip that may be left over in your bag.

She then suggests laying everything out, before putting the clothes into categories, and folding them as small as possible.

Anything that you probably won't wear is best left out, as it will just take up vital space in your case otherwise.

Over-packing is a big error when preparing for a trip abroad, so only take exactly what you need and nothing more.

Marie recommends rolling thinner fabrics instead of folding them, as it will both reduce creases and wrinkles, while also helping to get them into a smaller package for your bag.

Packing certain items together can avoid them spreading out too much across your luggage.

By moving make up, cables and shoes into small bags or pouches, it can keep them separate from your clothes, but also ensures they remain compact.

Underwear can also be given its own smaller bag or pouch, while putting underpants and socks inside bra cups can also save space.

When it's time to put everything into the case, Marie recommends packing "vertically" to make everything accessible as well as maximising space.

That means, instead of folding items to be flat and then stacked on top of each other, they should be folded so they stand on end and can be lined up in rows from the top of the case to the bottom.