Creative Kitchen Organization Ideas That Every Woman Should Know

If you feel like your kitchen is a cluttered mess, that doesn’t mean it has to stay that way. There are myriad kitchen organization ideas to suit any lifestyle—from large to small kitchens and from professional chefs to casual cooks. Tackle a few of your trouble spots, and before you know it you’ll have the momentum you need to organize even the messiest of kitchens.

Choose Canisters That Double as Decor

One way to keep basic dry products organized is to pick canisters you love to look at. Implement a design that will function in an organizational capacity but also act as decor for your kitchen. That way, you don’t have to take up space with supplemental decor.

Tack Up Inspirational Quotes and Important Notes

To recreate this stylish and functional look, hang up circular cork boards on a kitchen wall. Next, print some fun and inspirational quotes. Finally, tack up important notes, shopping lists, and reminders to keep you on task.

Label Contents Inside Your Pantry

Using bold, simple pantry labels is an effective way to keep dry goods organized. Keep the labels consistent. And label everything, even the items you don’t think require a label. That creates a uniform look and ensures that everything will stay in its place.

Add a Basket to Store Cleaning Products

Under-the-sink storage can easily go from under control to chaotic. To keep things orderly, attach a small basket to the inside of the cabinet door using damage-free picture hanging strips. Store items such as dishwasher tabs, sponges, and other everyday objects that you don’t want to dig around to find.

Keep Plastic Bags Tidy and Out of the Way

The most functional kitchens are the ones where there is a designated place for everything. Does your kitchen have a spot for plastic bags? If not, create this clever and compact storage solution out of an oatmeal container. If any bags don’t fit inside the container, be sure to recycle them.

Organize Tea in a Drawer

Tea lovers know how easily an entire cabinet can get filled with bulky cardboard tea boxes. Keep your tea, coffee cartridge pods, and other necessities organized inside a drawer instead. Narrow plastic bins will work well to keep your tea in full view.

Convert an Open Wall Into a Vertical Storage Unit

Utilizing every square inch of space is important in a small kitchen. If you love to cook but have nowhere to put all your utensils, tackle this DIY vertical wall storage project. If this aesthetic doesn’t appeal to you, change out the containers to better fit your style.

Organize the Fridge Using Zones

If you throw food in the fridge when you get back from the grocery store without much thought—stop. Some areas of the fridge work better for certain items. For instance, keep items you use often at eye level. Also, milk and other perishable items should be kept on the lowest shelves or shelves nearest the freezer that are the coolest. Organizing the fridge is important because once everything has a spot, scanning for items you need will be a much quicker process.