Who doesn't want a more organized kitchen? Alright, I'm sure that there are probably some people who don't, and plenty of people who just don't care, but if you ever cook, or even have takeout at home, an organized kitchen makes life a lot easier. In fact, I can tell you that it saves me both time and money. More on that later; you are here for the 10 tips.
2. Keep the items that you use most frequently in places you can quickly and easily reach. Save those oddly shaped corner cabinets, top shelves, and then always awkward over-the-fridge cabinet for things you don't use too often.
3. If you have a dishwasher, keep the dishes and glasses you use on a daily basis within an arm's length of the dishwasher. You are more likely to put them away if you don't need to walk across the kitchen, or, let's face it, even take two steps. (Hey, I'm not calling anyone lazy, I just hate emptying the dishwasher and will find any excuse not to).
4. If you have the drawer space, keep aluminum foil, Zip-Loc bags, plastic wrap, etc, in a drawer just under the counter. I keep mine in a drawer under the counter where we normally pack lunches and school snacks. The minutes and hassle it saves me in the morning make using that drawer space more than worth it.
5. If you have children, and you are willing for them to get their own snacks, devote a space in a lower cabinet to easy, healthy, snack foods. This way, you will not have to stop to grab something from an upper cabinet or shelf every time you hear "Mom! I'm hungry!"
6. Set up different "zones" in your pantry or food storage cabinets. Group breakfast foods together, drinks/juices together, starches (pasta, rice, etc) together, and so on. It will make early mornings, or dinner prep quicker and easier if you don't have to look for things.
7. Have a family, or just more than you? Use labels. I know, that might be a little over the top, but it helps everyone stick to the same system, meaning things are more likely to end up where they belong.
8. If you can afford it, get rolling shelves for lower cabinets. They help you fully utilize your space, and you will never lose something in the back again.
9. Clear off the countertops. Every. Single. Day. The clutter can get out of control faster than you think. Fifteen minutes a day is a lot less daunting than 2-3 hours on a weekend.
10. Put spices in a drawer. Really. I've tried them in a cabinet. I've tried them in a rack. I've tried them in their own really pretty matching glass bottles. My best investment in time and money? Spending a few bucks on this slanted spice drawer organizer. I just pull out the drawer, and I can see them all. No more rummaging through a cabinet, or looking for a specific spice in a rack.
What is your biggest challenge in keeping your kitchen organized? What is your best tip?
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1. Make a home for everything. It doesn't have to look perfect, or be in perfectly matching containers (though I happen to love them, especially these). Just make a home.
2. Keep the items that you use most frequently in places you can quickly and easily reach. Save those oddly shaped corner cabinets, top shelves, and then always awkward over-the-fridge cabinet for things you don't use too often.
3. If you have a dishwasher, keep the dishes and glasses you use on a daily basis within an arm's length of the dishwasher. You are more likely to put them away if you don't need to walk across the kitchen, or, let's face it, even take two steps. (Hey, I'm not calling anyone lazy, I just hate emptying the dishwasher and will find any excuse not to).
4. If you have the drawer space, keep aluminum foil, Zip-Loc bags, plastic wrap, etc, in a drawer just under the counter. I keep mine in a drawer under the counter where we normally pack lunches and school snacks. The minutes and hassle it saves me in the morning make using that drawer space more than worth it.
5. If you have children, and you are willing for them to get their own snacks, devote a space in a lower cabinet to easy, healthy, snack foods. This way, you will not have to stop to grab something from an upper cabinet or shelf every time you hear "Mom! I'm hungry!"
6. Set up different "zones" in your pantry or food storage cabinets. Group breakfast foods together, drinks/juices together, starches (pasta, rice, etc) together, and so on. It will make early mornings, or dinner prep quicker and easier if you don't have to look for things.
7. Have a family, or just more than you? Use labels. I know, that might be a little over the top, but it helps everyone stick to the same system, meaning things are more likely to end up where they belong.
8. If you can afford it, get rolling shelves for lower cabinets. They help you fully utilize your space, and you will never lose something in the back again.
9. Clear off the countertops. Every. Single. Day. The clutter can get out of control faster than you think. Fifteen minutes a day is a lot less daunting than 2-3 hours on a weekend.
10. Put spices in a drawer. Really. I've tried them in a cabinet. I've tried them in a rack. I've tried them in their own really pretty matching glass bottles. My best investment in time and money? Spending a few bucks on this slanted spice drawer organizer. I just pull out the drawer, and I can see them all. No more rummaging through a cabinet, or looking for a specific spice in a rack.
What is your biggest challenge in keeping your kitchen organized? What is your best tip?
Disclosure: This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.
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