Kitchen Storage

Use a variety of containers and organizing tools to increase efficiency, save space and keep pantries, drawers and cabinets neatly organized. Many organizing tools for kitchens are inexpensive or free.

Make the most of the storage space you do have, especially vertical space. Choosing the right storage for the space and the items to be stored is a critical step to having a functional and organized kitchen.

Kitchen Storage Suggestions:

• Use double decker shelving, baskets, bins, drawer trays and dividers; wire shelving, even cup hooks or unused plastic containers can assist you to organize your kitchen.
• Keep smaller items in baskets or trays to prevent them from getting knocked over or falling out of reach.
• Use plastic or glass containers that seal well to hold dry goods. This helps prolong their shelf life and keeps bugs or other pests out.
• Use a plastic basket to hold the lids to your bowls and plastic containers. Choose a basket the right size for the quantity and size of the lids. Stand the lids on their edges and slide the basket into a cabinet.
• For your dishes use racks that allow you to stack more dishes in a smaller space and make retrieval easier.
• Doors: Pantry or cabinet doors can be used to mount hanging racks or to use hooks to hang kitchen items.
• Wire pot racks can be used to hang more than pots and pans.
• Baskets under the sink can hold household cleaners and supplies.
• Spices can be kept in racks or in plastic trays to make them easier to use.
• Store like items together on a shelf or in a drawer.
• Bowls and storage containers that nest or easily stack will save space.

Use the type of storage that makes the most sense for what you are storing and the location you will be storing the items.  If you try a storage solution and it isn’t working, try something different.