It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and for good reason.
For many, it is where most of our time is spent. Not a day goes by when you will not enter the kitchen. It is where we gather with others for holidays, pour love into the meals we cook for ourselves and others, and a place where our creativity can shine.
But if you have a disorganized kitchen, creating delicious meals can become more of a hindrance and a chore. When there is order in the kitchen space, you will not only save time and reduce stress but cooking and baking will also become more enjoyable. If your kitchen is disorganized and chaotic and you don’t know how to fix it, read on for our tips to save kitchen space and create a place where you love to be.
Group Like Items Together
Whether you have a pantry space or not, you will want to store similar items together. Designate a shelf or specific cupboard for canned goods, dry goods, spices, pots and lids, and keep each group in one area so they are easy to find.
Use Space Savers and Cupboard Organizers
Clear bins are a great way to keep smaller items, like spices, snacks or produce organized and together, and shelf risers will instantly double your storage space. Risers allow you to stack store items such as dishes without having to stack various-sized plates or bowls on top of each other. If you like to buy items in bulk, you may want to add these can organizers to your pantry or cupboard. Sometimes, simply adjusting the height of your shelves can make a world of difference!
Pull-out drawers are a great addition to maximize space in deep, hard-to-access cupboards. There are many organizational solutions such as lazy Susan’s and pull-out shelves for corner cabinets.
How to Store Dry Goods
Most of us have struggled with how to store dry goods that come in bags, such as pasta, flour, sugar, nuts and seeds, rice and cereals. They are often different sizes, won’t stack, and can spill or go stale quickly once the package has been opened. The solution to this problem is to find a set of airtight storage
containers that fit your needs and cupboard or pantry space. They are not only beautiful but will also keep your dry goods fresh and organized. Make sure to label each jar or container so you can quickly find what you are looking for.
Keep Your Counters Clear
Counter space can quickly become an issue when you are trying to prepare a meal, so you will want to maximize your counter space. Counters can become dumping grounds for random items, like mail, papers, coins, keys, etc. Combat this by ensuring all of the items that somehow make their home on your
countertops have a designated spot. Small baskets, a stackable rack, or a decorative bowl for coins and keys to help keep these items tidy.
Appliances such as toasters, blenders, kettles and air fryers will also eat up a lot of your counter space. Designate a shelf in your pantry, or a cupboard to store these items when not in use.
Get Creative with Kitchen Organization
From hanging pot racks to wall racks to cupboard racks for pots and pans, your kitchen organization choices are endless. Your organized, dream kitchen is closer than you think!
If you are stuck on how to get started, or what options will suit your kitchen, lifestyle, and needs best, we are here to help! We offer kitchen organization services in Victoria and Vancouver and we can’t wait to help you create a kitchen space that you love to be in.
Contact us today for a free phone or video consultation and let us bring harmony back to the heart of your home.
