Do you ever look around your kitchen and think, if only there was a way to keep it all organized?
You’re not alone—kitchen organization is no easy feat, and while we can’t snap our fingers and instantly have a kitchen that Marie Kondo would approve of, there are a few easy solutions you can apply to your kitchen to make it look neat and tidy.
We’re sharing a few Pinterest-worthy kitchen organization ideas that you can apply to your space without spending too much money or time on implementing these upgrades. Whether you cook every night or you use your kitchen for special occasions, you deserve a space that feels calming rather than stressful. Read on for our 10 best practices on kitchen organization that you can use to transform your space today.
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10. The plate drawer dividers
Gone are the days of dishes piled awkwardly in a drawer. Keep your shelves and drawers in order with dish organizers that will easily separate your plates by size.
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9. Labeling items in the pantry
Transform your pantry with this simple solution: transfer dry foods such as pasta, grains, spices, and more from their cardboard boxes into clear jars. You can buy chalkboard labels so that you know what’s inside and mark the date you added the food.
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8. Pots with lid drawer
Pots and lids can get jumbled easily but with this addition to your drawer, you’ll be able to locate a pot’s matching lid in moments. You just saved yourself 10 minutes while cooking dinner!
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7. The dry produce drawer
Do you use lots of veggies when you cook? Consider designating a dry produce drawer to store tomatoes, onions, garlic, and more. This is especially great if you find yourself lacking fridge space.
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6. The pull out knife drawer
If you can customize your cabinets, consider adding a pull out knife block and cutting board when you’re designing the layout of your kitchen for additional workspace as you cook.
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5. Store baking sheets upright
There are few things worse than rummaging through a cluttered cabinet trying to locate the proper baking sheet. Streamline your cooking life by storing baking pans and trays in upright organizers, making them more accessible.
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4. Converting storage cabinet into trash can
Make use of an awkward space with creative solutions like keeping your trash inside a storage cabinet. That way it’s concealed and out of the way, giving you more floor space in the kitchen.
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3. Under the counter wine cellar
Don’t have space for a wine cellar??? Well, you know that one drawer in your kitchen that you don’t know what to do with? Look for creative solutions for awkward spaces like installing a pull out wine drawer.
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2. Rev-a-Shelf
Once you install a Rev-a-Shelf, you’ll forget what life was like without it. Whether you use this for your trash and recycling or for cleaning supplies under the sink, this pull out shelf will make your cooking experience so much easier.
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1. Under counter kitchen vacuum
And finally, one of the coolest kitchen gadgets we’ve ever seen is the Sweepovac. This vacuum cleaner is installed under your cabinets so if you sweep crumbs into it, it will suck them up automatically. Now that makes for an easy clean up.
