Ensuring that you are keeping your kitchen tidy requires more than just cleaning regularly. A carefully planned organization strategy will help you maximize your cabinet and shelf space to make your kitchen both functional and appealing. Even in a rental home’s kitchen, where storage space might be limited, there are many clever organizing hacks that will help you make the most of the storage space you have.
The first thing to know about organizing a kitchen is that there should be a clear separation of the items you keep in your upper, lower, and shelves. For instance, it is best to store pretty dishes or glassware in the upper cabinets or display them on open shelves. Food items should be neatly stored in the pantry by ensuring that you organize all your food items, grouping items according to food or container type. Meanwhile, the lower cabinets are ideal for heavier kitchen items like pots and pans, and you should install cabinet locks for safety to ensure everything stays in place.
Maximizing Space with Organizers
Once you determine where to place your items, a well-executed organizational strategy will help you maintain that setup. For example, using silverware trays, knife blocks, and spice racks will help keep your kitchen tidy and efficient. Having an organized spice cabinet allows you to keep your favorite spices within easy reach and store lesser-used items in the back.
Repurpose Everyday Items for Storage
If standard kitchen organizers are too limiting or expensive, consider repurposing other types of organizers for use in the kitchen. A simple magazine holder can be used to store random items in the kitchen, or an office file folder could be placed in a cabinet to keep baking pans and cutting boards in order. You can add a rubber-backed shelf liner to secure everything and avoid shifting when you open and close the cabinet.
Creative Canned Food Storage
Keeping everything neat and easy to see can be a real problem when it comes to canned foods. One way to organize canned goods is to use wire shelving designed for closets. The underside of wire closet shelving typically has a lip that can make an excellent cabinet rack when tilted at a 45-degree angle. As each can is used, the remaining cans will shift downward, making it easy to check your stock briefly. With a simple hack like this, you will never need to hunt for loose cans or wonder what’s in that messy cabinet again.
Use Tension Rods and Repurposed Items for Cleaner Cabinets
A tension rod is a useful tool for keeping cleaning products organized. Installing a tension rod inside a lower cabinet allows you to hang cleaning bottles, rags, and gloves, keeping the items off the cabinet floor and making your cleaning supplies more accessible.
Taking time to organize your kitchen will not only save you effort in the long run but also help ensure that you avoid buying unnecessary items. With simple organizing strategies, you can transform your kitchen into a more functional and organized space.
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