Kitchen organization…where do you start?!?
Maybe you have your reached your limit. The point where you can no longer stand your overflowing kitchen cabinets and jumbled spice collection?
If so, you are in the right place.
But we all know that when you’re cooking…one thing leads to another.
If your work space isn’t organized and flowing, the wheels can come off the bus in a hurry!
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Whether you know your way around the kitchen or are just getting started, below are some brilliantly clever organization DIYS to help your kitchen flow like a dream.
You’ll speed up your meal prep when you know where everything is stored.
You’ll lower your stress levels and enjoy spending time in an organized and functional space.
Drawer crumbs beware, the unkept, time taking, functionless areas of your kitchen are about to get a makeover.
Let’s get to it!
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#1) Countertop Kitchen Organization Idea
If there’s one place that drives me nuts it’s that water collecting area around my sink.
I just love this idea from Natalme! She offers a DIY tutorial on how to make this darling soap stand.
This is a great way to add a pop of color with the pedestal and cute kitchen towel.
It also keeps soaps and wands away from the water allowing you to cleanly wipe up the area around your faucets and fixtures. Soap and sponges can drip dry on this cute kitchen cloth which will be easy to wash and up out of your way. Brilliant!
#2) Clear Stackable Containers For Kitchen Cabinets
Source: Decorating Buddy
Simply being able to see pantry staples and cooking/baking ingredients can be a kitchen organization game changer.
These neat and organized stackable containers hep you inventory and sort kitchen staples, and also easily identify when you’re low in supply.
#3) Cabinet Door Organization Hack
SPOILER ALERT…You’re going to see a number of tips on utilizing the back of your cupboard doors. This simple and smart idea from the Crazy Coupon Lady keeps hot pads right where you need them.
It only makes sense to put these in the cupboard right next to your oven! A quick grab.
#4) Creative Kitchen Organization Idea – Add A Rolling Cart
Source: Decorating Buddy
This smart kitchen organization idea is perfect if you find yourself short on counter or prep space.
Keep everyday cooking essentials neatly contained in a centrally located rolling cart.
Butcher block prep space and shelving below keeps kitchen counters clear of clutter.
#5) Kitchen Organization Idea For Sheet Pans
Source: Cherry Blossom
Sheet pans are so bulky, and take up a ton of room when laid flat. It always seems like the one you need is all the way at the bottom… and digging it out can be a pain in the neck.
Sheet pans are one of the most used kitchen devices so having them a quick grab away only makes sense. You can find an awesome adjustable sheet pan organization rack here.
#6) Utilize Open Shelving & S Bar Hook Kitchen Storage Options
Source: The Styled Abode
Creating spaces to effectively store kitchen essentials is a key to an organized space.
These open shelves are both beautiful and functional, while this S bar hanging rod keeps frequently used cookware easily within reach.
#7) Kitchen Cabinet Drawer Dividers
Pots, pans and lids are large and awkward. Finding a space for them in bottom cabinetry works, but things can get pushed to the back and difficult to find.
This great idea from Seeded At The Table shows you how you can make the most of deep pull out drawers with handy drawer dividers.
These work great and are something you can install in pretty much any drawer that you have!
#8) Kitchen Organization Idea For Cabinet Corners
Lazy Susan’s are so awesome. You don’t have to have one preinstalled in a corner cabinet to reap the benefits.
This idea, from I Heart Organizing is a great way to utilize upper corner cabinetry that is hard to reach.
You can find similar lazy Susan’s here. It will keep your upper cabinets organized and accessible.
#8) Kitchen Cabinet Measuring Equivalent & Storage Board
So cute. So functional. This idea comes from Tidbits from the Tremaynes, and again utilizes the back of the cabinet door . In the tutorial, they painted the back of the door with chalkboard paint.
She used a chalk marker to write out handy equivalent measurements, and screwed small hooks into trim board to create storage hooks. Such a cute and stylish idea.
I’m guessing she’s happy every time she opens this door!
#9) Open Shelving Kitchen Organization
You may not consider your pots and pans kitchen decor, but they totally can be! With the help of this stylish pot rack you can turn your pans into a fun and functional design element. You can get one just like this from Amazon here.
This is a great way to free up cabinetry space is small kitchens and provides simple functional kitchen organization.
#10) Kitchen Cabinet Pull Down Spice Rack
Ahhh the spices. They are so cute and little, but they never seem to be where you left them…especially when you are trying to find them.
This spice rack is awesome because it is tiered, allowing you to easily see items in the back row. No more searching through every spice in the back of the cupboard trying to find the one you are looking for!
You can find a similar spice rack to the one pictured here.
#11) Kitchen Organization Tip For Pantry Produce
Magazine baskets have so many uses beyond page holding. This idea from Buzz Feed is both smart and space saving. Bags of potatoes and onions have a tendency to spoil more quickly when kept in plastics bags that trap moisture.
Getting them out and into these wire containers will help them breathe.
It will keep them easily at hand when you need them, and make the most of your vertical cabinetry space.
#12) Hide Small Appliances In Drawers
Source: Cherry Blossom
This smart idea frees up kitchen counter space and visual clutter.
Having small appliances available in a pull out drawer looks great and keeps the space decluttered.
#13) Back Of The Door Pantry Organization Idea
This great idea from Money Saving Queen helps every awkward pantry item find a home! Kids snacks, small packaged items, drink mixes and more can be easily organized in this hanging shoe organizer.
You can find the one pictured here.
#14) Kitchen Peg Board Organization
Source: alexandracooks
This brilliant kitchen organization idea also acts as decor as well.
A highly functional peg board adds texture and variety to your kitchen space, while also keeping your favorite pots and pans quickly within reach.
#15) Kitchen Countertop Organization Idea
Kitchen turntables can be for more than just the table. Put one next to your cooktop to stylishly hold you utensils, oils, and everyday seasonings.
This idea and picture comes from Inspiration For Moms. So cute and functional.
You can find a stylish wooden one here.
#16) Kitchen Pantry Organization Ideas
Source: @less.is.a.new.more
This insanely organized pantry space is full or kitchen organization ideas.
A spot for everything, notice how ever cubby is utilized with basket or clear container storage.
Tiered trays keep canned items easily visible, while jars and storage containers are easy to access.
#17) Kitchen Organization Tip For Loose Pantry Items
Sink caddies are great, inexpensive, and perfect for the loose items floating around your pantry.
Make Bake Celebrate brings us this clever organization idea! These caddies are small enough to fit on the inside of upper cabinets, or next to a pantry shelf.
#18) Think About Your Kitchen Location
Source: The Pink Dream
When deciding what to put where, you need to think about kitchen location.
This brilliantly organized kitchen space has pull out drawers loaded with pots, pans, and spices right next to the cook top.
This will help you become even more efficient and cut down time during meal prep!
#19) Tame Your Tupperware With Kitchen Cabinet Drawer Dividers
The tupperware drawer can get a little crazy. So many pieces to stack and arrange. You had good intentions of keeping them neatly stacked, but that quickly goes to the wayside when you are unloading the dishwasher in a hurry! 😉
This idea from Lonny provides easy defined spaces for quick grabbing and storing!
#20) Kitchen Drawer Divider Organization Idea
Source: @lelaburris
Utilizing drawer organizers in a must for an efficient and organized kitchen.
Simple dividers and be used to group necessary items and keep them from sliding around when the drawer is opened and closed.
#21) Canned Good Pantry Organization Idea
Canned goods can get cramped and hidden when they are towering in rows. It’s nearly impossible to see what anything is behind the front row.
You may think, yeah I’ve got a can of diced tomatoes in here somewhere…only to find 5 cans of cream of mushroom soup.
It happens.
This idea from Honey Bear Lane helps solve this problem by utilizing stackable wire bins on your pantry or cupboard shelves.
You can find similar a similar canned good organizer here.
#22) Smart Under Sink Kitchen Organization Idea
Source: @Stilletos_and_bricks
This well organized under the kitchen sink cabinet utilizes a handy hanging shelf and clear bins.
What a smart way to create additional storage space for small folded items that can easily become a mess.
#23) Clear Stackable Pantry Containers
Here is another great idea from Honey Bear Lane. Removing dried goods from their original packaging can really pay off when you transfer perishable items into air tight stackable containers. They’ll keep longer and you won’t have to worry about any bugs!
Plus, the opened bag of powdered sugar will quit wafting white sugar all over your pantry shelves when it has it’s own happy little home. You will prepare pasta in servings that fit your family, not the box.
Not to mention, things just look a whole lot better!
You can find similar stackable air tight containers here. A great storage option, especially for moist climates!
#24) Magnetic Knife Strip Kitchen Organization Idea
This attractive kitchen knife strip not only looks chic and modern it’s highly functional.
Keeping sharpened knives ready at arms reach is great way to speed up meal prep.
#25) Under Sink Kitchen Organization Baskets
The cabinet under the sinks is undoubtedly one of the most neglected spaces. This photo and idea from At Home With Nikki helps put a stop to that.
She adds height with wire containers, and keep cleaning supplies easily at hand.
This under sink organizer is a great option, and comes with a pull out drawer!
#26) Small Organized Kitchen Space
Source: Midnight Scribble
Notice how this small kitchen has every space organized and functional.
Small shelving, spice organizers, and hanging shelf spaces are tidy and well placed for maximum efficiency.
#27) Kitchen Cabinet Storage Idea
Another great way to utilize back door storage from Listotic.
Magazine racks mounted to the back of doors provide great storage for wraps and foils, but also serve as a really handy spot for cutting boards!
#28) Kitchen Cabinet Door Spice Organizer
City Girls And Country Pearls offers another genius idea to organize your kitchen spices. You can install these spice clips at varying heights, depending on the spices that you buy.
You can order a similar ones here.
#29) Kitchen Cabinet Hanging Rods
The large box of tall trash bags takes up so much room under my sink. This idea from Simply Organized frees up some of that under cabinet storage area for other items. It also makes trash bags easy to access!
This may even encourage my family members to put a fresh bag after emptying the trash? 😉
#30) Peg Board Organization Idea
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If you live in small kitchen you know it can be tough to find cabinet space for all of your utensils and items. A colorful peg board can serve as a fun and functional kitchen organization unit!
You can paint any old peg board, and attach to an available kitchen wall to create great storage that’s always within arms reach.
Happy Kitchen Organization Ya’ll!
I hope you found some kitchen organization ideas that you can bring into your home. Don’t let it stop there though! Once you get one spaced whipped into shape, you are going to want to tackle another.
It’s a slippery slope, but in a good sort of way! 😉 Check these out!
- 25 Genius Fridge Organization Ideas
- 10 Bedroom Organization Ideas You Will Love
- Whole Home Organization Ideas You Need To Know
- Brilliant Shoe Organization Ideas
Cheers for now.
<3 Ang
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