10 Great Kitchen Organization Tips

1. Start with a Plan.

Separate your kitchen into categories such as junk drawer, pantry,
cabinets, countertops and drawers. Work on reorganizing one category at
a time. Once one project is completed, move on to the next category.
2. Get Rid of Excess Items.
Throw away expired food, broken plates, glasses, and mismatched
storage containers. If the utensils, appliance and storage containers are
still in good condition, think about selling or donating them.
3. Only Keep the Essentials.
Be honest when sorting through your items. If you haven’t used the
kitchen gadget in the last year, get rid of it.
4. Get off to a Fresh Start.
Clean the empty cabinets or drawers and change the shelving paper
before putting items back inside. Also, wash the items before putting them
back in the cabinets.
5. Categorize Your Items.
When you are putting items back in the cabinets, categorize them into
smaller groups such as baking items, special occasion dishes or everyday
items. There are many kitchen storage solutions that are available at
home improvement stores. Set aside a drawer for plastic bags, aluminum
foil and other wrapping together in a drawer near the refrigerator.
6. Make Cleaning and Decluttering a Habit.
Clean off the counter where bags, keys, and purses get thrown every day.
Place a decorative bowl on the counter to put keys and other small
objects. After a week, clean through the bowl to throw away items or put
them in their proper homes.
7. Utilize all Cabinet and Vertical Space.
Put special occasion dishes and serving items higher up in the cabinet.
Have a step stool handy to reach the items that are on the higher shelves.
8. Use Kitchen Organization Containers.There are many kitchen storage
solutions on the market. Use kitchen drawer organizers for your spoons,
knives and forks. For decorative ideas, put spatulas and large spoons in a
vase on your countertop. Use decorative storage containers, such as
mason jars, to store dry ingredients on the countertop.
9. Clean as You Go.
Don’t leave dishes sitting in the sink after a meal. Wash and put the pans
and dishes away after each use.
10. Categorize Food in the Pantry.
Before your kitchen organization project is complete, it is important to
organize the pantry. Keep all of your baking items together on one self.
Use organization baskets to make it easy for children to grab a snack.
There is also over the door hanging storage for spices and even cleaning
supplies.