10 Clever Kitchen Organization Ideas to Maximize Storage Space

by Elizabeth Stamp on www.architecturaldigest.com/story/kitchen-organization-ideas-to-maximize-storage-space

​If it feels like you never have enough storage in the kitchen despite tons of drawers and cabinets, it may come down to how you’re storing things. All the storage space in the world won’t help if the items inside of it are totally disorganized. We’ve gathered kitchen organization ideas that will help you make the most of your storage space and even create more. Try out these genius tricks to corral clutter and store cooking essentials to make your kitchen more functional and less chaotic.

1. Make Use of Cabinet Doors

The inside of your cabinet doors is filled with possibilities for storage. Install hooks to store pans, lids, or serving and measuring spoons, or add a slim rack to stash pot lids or boxes of foil and plastic wrap.

2. Turn The Sink into More Counter Space

Counter space is always at a premium, but there's an easy fix: Get a cutting board that fits over the sink to create an extra space for chopping. Many have built-in colanders to help make prep a breeze.

3. ​Store Utensils by Type

You separate your forks, knives, and spoons, so why not your cooking utensils? Store spoons, spatulas, and whisks in separate containers so you never have to dig through a tangle of tools to find the right one.

4. Install Hooks for Mugs

Mugs are essential for morning coffee, but they take up shelf space and don't stack well. A simple solution is to install hooks under a shelf or cabinet and hang mugs by their handles.

5. Use Bins for Bulk Items

Instead of cluttered cabinets filled with random boxes and bags, get organized with plastic bins or large glass jars. Decant bulk items into containers to keep ingredients neat and visible.

6. Add Rolling Shelves

The downside of deep cabinets is having to practically climb in to get what you need from the back. Install rolling shelves with low sides to keep items organized and easily accessible.

7. Install A Pot Rack

Take advantage of vertical space by adding a pot rack to help store all those pans sitting on the stove or taking up cabinet space. If you have low ceilings, consider installing it over the kitchen sink.

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8. Add Pan Dividers

If there's always a loud clattering or an avalanche of lids whenever you open the cabinet door, it's time to organize those pots and pans. Install a few pan dividers and stack pots and lids within the cabinet. You can also organize baking sheets and pans by placing the dividers perpendicular to the shelf.

9. Use Risers

Take advantage of that empty vertical space by placing risers in cabinets. This will help keep items separated so you don’t have to try to pick something out of the middle of a huge stack.

10. Bring In Containers

If you can’t keep things out of sight, at least keep them organized. Invest in some pretty baskets and containers to keep items on the counter uncluttered. Use them to keep spices or kitchen tools together so they'll always be right at hand when you need them.