Isn’t life more fun when it’s less cluttered? There is nothing worse or more frustrating that not being able to find something immediately when you’re looking for it. Popping out your kitchen drawer in search of a wine opener and then having to spend time rummaging through tons of cutlery just to get at it… and by then you’ve lost interest in the stupid wine anyway. Fortunately, there is a solution – kitchen cabinet organization ideas that put everything you need within easy reach.
Nothing beats stepping into your kitchen and seeing everything in its proper place, no matter the size of the space you have to work with. My kitchen is teeny tiny and frustratingly inefficient in design, so I am always on the lookout for ways to stay organized and make life a lot easier for myself. Hopefully, no matter what your kitchen situation, you will also get some ideas to help you stay organized and sane.
This post, therefore, is a roundup of some awesome but cost effective kitchen cabinet organization hacks brought to you by people who have probably never had a wine opener go missing. What’s more, you don’t have to wait until you move to a new space or remodel your entire kitchen to implement these ideas. It’s a simple matter of placing a few things here and there to ensure you have all your kitchen tools and food items within easy reach.
1. Lazy Susans Aren’t So Lazy
Source: Woman’s Day
Get a one or two Lazy Susans to pop into your cabinets to help keep your spices and condiments organized. This way, you don’t knock down a precariously balanced set of containers while trying to reach the paprika.
Here’s a great two-tier Lazy Susan you might want to check out.
2. Organize Your Lids With Lid Racks
Source: Real Simple
Because piling them up inside your cabinet is a ticking time bomb. Plus, it makes it easy to find the lid and the pot you are looking for.
Not too keen on wood? That’s okay; these babies come in Stainless Steel as well.
3. Drawer Dividers Are Perfect for Cutlery
Source: Kitchen Remodels
Do you struggle to get your drawers open? Here’s a tip – Get your cutlery sorted out by simply fitting these dividers into your drawers.
Can’t wait to get one? Find it here
4. Wine Racks for Water Bottles?
Source: Glue Sticks and Gum Drops
Brilliant! When you’ve got kids and an endless supply of infusion bottles and protein shaker bottles, you tend to appreciate hacks like these.
Check out this great option that can fit right under your cabinet!
5. Stackable Shelves Make Great Space Savers
Source: House Beautiful
Short on cabinet space? Not to worry. These stackable shelves are the perfect solution to limited cabinet space.
And you can grab yours here!
6. Clever – Chopping Boards / Baking Sheet Organizers
I spend a lot of time in my teeny tiny kitchen and either my family and friends are trying to be helpful or they are hinting at more cookies next holiday season, but I seem to find myself on the receiving end of plenty of baking trays 🙂 Fortunately, I have this bad boy which keeps them all stored away neatly.
I even found one I could mount on my cabinet door.
Source: WhisperWood Cottage
7. Re-purpose Your Old Magazine Holders
Source: Simple Life Home
Magazine holders are the most versatile organizational tools anyone can have at home. Use them to store your plastic wraps, freezer paper and even cookbooks. Genius, amiright?
This option here is will do the trick without putting a dent in your wallet.
8. Clear Canisters Give You a Clear Picture
Source: MidWest Living
Rid yourself of bulky packaging by transferring your cereals and grains into clear canisters. That way, you can easily tell when you’re running low and need to restock. Pro tip: tape the name of the grain and the cooking instructions on the canisters as well or you may never remember the ratio of water to barley!
I fell in love with the easy-pour, color-coded version, I found here.
9. Meet the All Purpose Wire Storage Baskets
Source: At Home With Nikki
Behold the multi-purpose wire storage basket; great for storing kitchen towels and cleaning supplies!
Bask in their glory for a moment…. and now, maximize your space even more by going for this slideout and stackable option.
10. Clipboards – Not Just For Office Use
Source: I Heart Organizing
Get your clipboards out of the office and into the kitchen. Why? you ask; Because they do come in oh so handy when making shopping lists and jotting down meal prep ideas.
Snag a good one here.
If you do try any of these ideas (and I really hope you do), let us know your experience by leaving a comment below or better yet, send me pictures!