Are you ready to organize your kitchen? Regardless of the size of your kitchen, organizing this particular space in your home can be very challenging. From organizing food, cookware, glassware, and utensils to appliances, cutlery and Tupperware. A kitchen is a place where many products are necessary in easy accessible ways. So you need to organize your kitchen storage while keeping the space functional.
Following these tips will help you eliminate clutter while maximizing space for the items you actually use and need in your kitchen.
1. Declutter before you organize kitchen cabinets
One of the most important things in kitchen organization is to declutter before you start organizing. Start by clearing out every kitchen cabinet and drawer and placing them inside in one place, for instance, your living room.
2. Divide contents of kitchen cabinets into categories
Now, take a good look at all the food items and other contents of your kitchen cabinets.
- Food to throw away
- Food to keep
- Items used on a daily basis
- Items used occasionally (for example when having guests)
- Items once or never used
First, take a garbage bag and throw away all the food that’s past the expiration date. Put the items used on a daily basis and food you’d like to keep in a separate spot to organize later. Kitchen items you only used once or twice and never again, may be donated or given away to a friend or family member.
3. Clean your countertops and kitchen cabinets
Since all the contents of your kitchen cabinets is temporarily taken out of the kitchen, this gives you the perfect opportunity to thoroughly clean your kitchen and all the nooks and crannies of the space.
4. Organize kitchen contents: store items based on usage
When you’re organizing kitchen items, you need to make sure that items are placed to allow for efficient use. Plates, pots, and glasses should be placed where you can easily access them. Food items should be placed close to the stove, fridge, or counter, so you don’t spend too much time looking for the items you need.
Keep the kitchen items you use the most at eye level, and store other items on higher shelves. Make use of vertical spaces by installing several shelves on top of each other or using the backsides of the kitchen cabinet doors.
5. Organize kitchen ideas: use the inside of the doors
Using the inside of the kitchen cabinet doors is a very good idea and easily overlooked. This way you’ll create more storage space. Here you’ll find some ideas to use the backside of the doors:
- Hidden Command Center
- Pot lid organizing
- Over the door hanging organizer for spices
- Small hanging garbage bin (under the sink cabinet)
6. Organize kitchen ideas: use organizing tools
Pull-out organizers allow you to make use of the tightest spaces. You can install a pull-out organizer in a corner or under the sink to keep tall bottles that would otherwise occupy much space when kept on a shelf. You can use this organizer to store oil, vinegar, condiments and cleaning supplies.
7. Organize kitchen ideas: hang pots and pans
Pots and pans take a lot of space when they’re kept in a cupboard or on a shelf. If possible, set up hangers where you can hang them for easy access.
Most people don’t make use of the biggest storage space available; their walls. These hangers will allow for fast access without occupying the valuable space in your cabinets, which can be used for other purposes. You can also use the sides of cabinets to hang all your utensils.
8. Organize kitchen ideas: unload your food
Jars and glass containers are easier to store than cartons and packets. Empty cartons and boxes of rice, pasta, cereals, and other food items into clear containers. You will be able to see how much you actually have, and they’re easier to handle. These air-tight containers will also keep your food fresh.
Cleaning and organizing your kitchen will help you have everything done just the way you want it. Applying these organization tips will maximize your space and allow you to use your kitchen efficiently.
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