Whether your kitchen could fit a small army or you feel like you're stuck in a submarine, an organized kitchen will undoubtedly help you become a better chef. We've come up with some handy storage ideas that will leave the kitchen cleaner and your sanity intact when you're making that next big meal.
Cabinet Baskets and Bins
Great for your pots and pans, these shelves fit in most cabinets, making it easier to store and find your cookware. They also fit perfectly under the sink, and are great for organizing cleaning products.
If you don't have a dishwasher, dish racks are a necessity. But if you're cramped for space, go collapsible! You'll no longer be wasting the little countertop you have on drying dishes. Whip your dish rack out after dinner, and store it away at all other times.
Okay people, this one's a no brainer. If you don't have a utensil holder, consider this your first step toward a streamlined kitchen. Imagine - your forks, knives and spoons all in their own place...
No more random sheets of paper lying around! With the ceramic memo board you can leave yourself little reminders, and erase them when they are no longer needed. Organization that's clean and green!
The junk drawer might be the root of every disorganized kitchen. Well, shape up with shoe boxes! It can be as simple as going through your drawers and categorizing your clutter. Throw it all in labeled shoe boxes and put them back in your drawers. Let's see how long it takes the next time you have to find those stamps...
If you have limited cabinet space, don't be discouraged--things are looking up! (Literally!) Hanging pot racks provide easy access to pots and pans, and add some artistic flair to your kitchen!
To ensure they stay fresh longer, your spices should be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat or sunlight. Instead of your cabinets or drawers, a more innovative option is a magnetic spice rack you can stick to the side of your fridge. Their transparent tops make it easy to know what canisters are holding different spices.
And for the mecca of madness control, go for the wall organizer. It's like the organization epicenter for every kitchen, the control room, if you will. With everything from a calendar, to a Blackberry holder to a bulletin board, this board will NOT leave you hanging!
Whether your kitchen could fit a small army or you feel like you're stuck in a submarine, an organized kitchen will undoubtedly help you become a better chef. We've come up with some handy storage ideas that will leave the kitchen cleaner and your sanity intact when you're making that next big meal.
