Are you looking to organize your kitchen? Look no further! We have compiled a list of 29 practical and easy tasks you can start doing right now to bring order to your kitchen. These tips will help you achieve the kitchen of your dreams, from decluttering countertops to organizing cabinets and drawers. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to a tidy, functional space where you can cook and entertain with ease.
A tidy, easy-to-use kitchen = more cooking = more food for you and everyone you love.
01. Use Six-Pack Holders To Organize Bottles In Your Fridge Door.
NEVER AGAIN feel the pang of fury and desperation as that little bar falls out and all your ketchups make a break for it.
02. Transfer The Food In Your Pantry Into Clear Jars Or Containers.
You’ll be able to see everything clearly (and thus probably be more likely to use it), the ingredients will stay fresh longer, and it will look likable.
03. Label Everything!
04. Put Knife Blocks In A Drawer To Keep Knives From Rattling Around.
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You can get a basic bamboo block or this slightly fancier cherry wood version.
05. Turn Clothespins Into Cute Towel Hangers By Attaching Them To The Wall With Double-Stick Tape.
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06. Pin Boxes Of Baggies Right Onto The Wall For Easy Access.
It’s like they were made for this.
07. Keep All Your Tupperware Lids Tidy With A Dish Drying Rack.
You can pop the whole thing in a cupboard.
08. Arrange The Food In Your Pantry Based On Which Ingredients You Use The Most Often.
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Keep the stuff you always reach for in the easiest-to-access area.
09. Use Empty Tissue Boxes Or Box Covers To Organize Plastic Bags.
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You can check out options for fancy covers at BHG but know there’s no shame in upcycling a cute Kleenex box.
10. Store Pans Vertically With Wire Organizers So You Don’t Have To Unstack Them Whenever You Want One.
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Find more tips on kitchen organization here.
11. Add Extra Storage To A Cupboard By Popping In A Riser, Get Your Kitchen Organized.
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Like one of these.
12. Hang Up Measuring Cups And Spoons On A Wall Or Cabinet Door So You Can Always Find Them.
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You get bonus points for making an adorable chalkboard conversion chart. Get the details here.
13. Hang Storage Bins On Doors So The Space Isn’t Wasted.
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14. You Can Also Separate Measuring Spoons Into Compartments Based On Size.
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Faith at The Kitchen divided hers into three zones: tablespoons, teaspoons, and everything else.
15. Keep Spices In Matching Containers So They’re Easier To Stack And Organize.
Don’t forget labels so you know what’s what.
16. You Can Keep Magnetic Spice Jars Right On Your Fridge, Get Your Kitchen Organized.
Here’s how to set this up.
17. Install A Pull-Out Drawer Underneath The Sink To Make Cleaning Supplies Accessible.
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This applies to any low-level cabinets you tire of sticking your head into. See more photos of this San Francisco kitchen here.
18. Use Wall Space To Hang Utensils And Free Up Your Counters.
Any basic towel rod and S-hooks will work for this.
19. Keep Spice Jars On A Lazy Susan To Reach All Of Them.
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20. Turntables Are Great For Condiments In The Fridge, Too, Get Your Kitchen Organized.
21. A Pegboard Is A Flexible Way To Hang All Kinds Of Kitchen Tools If You Don’t Have Cupboard Space.
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See more photos of this lovely Nashville kitchen here.
22. Use Baskets To Declutter Your Fridge.
Two drawers are not enough!
23. Put Food In Labeled Bins To Use Your Freezer Space More Efficiently.
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This also means you don’t have to dig around madly when you come home, drunk and starving, to find that single slice of pizza.
24. Build Your Wine Rack With A Few Boards And Essential Tools, Get Your Kitchen Organized.
The supplies for this project will only run for about $15 at a hardware store.
25. A Cake Stand Can Double-Duty And Maximize Counter Space For Little Things.
Your cake stand deserves to be useful more than once a year.
26. Hang Up A Magazine Holder To Store Plastic Wrap, Foil, Etc.
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27. Label Leftovers In Your Fridge With The Date You Made Them So You Know When To Throw Things Out.
28. Turn An Over-The-Door Shoe Holder Into A Wonderland Of Snacks.
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29. Know How And Where To Store Different Foods.
There’s no point wasting fridge space on tomatoes; they don’t want it! Check out the full graphic here.
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