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Kitchens are the centre of our homes. With the continued trend of open-concept living, our cooking quarters have become an even more integral part of our living spaces. While it can be difficult to keep them clutter-free, it’s all the more important to do so when the space can be seen from all angles! Here are 10 easy (and overlooked) ways to organize your kitchen from the outset.
Sarah Baeumler has an eye for all things design. She stars in Home to Win and co-hosts Bryan Inc. alongside Bryan.
Sarah Baeumler has an eye for all things design. She stars in Home to Win and co-hosts Bryan Inc. alongside Bryan.
Kitchens
10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life Easier
September 25, 2018
Kitchens are the centre of our homes. With the continued trend of open-concept living, our cooking quarters have become an even more integral part of our living spaces. While it can be difficult to keep them clutter-free, it’s all the more important to do so when the space can be seen from all angles! Here are 10 easy (and overlooked) ways to organize your kitchen from the outset.
Sarah Baeumler has an eye for all things design. She stars in Home to Win and co-hosts Bryan Inc. alongside Bryan.
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Only Kitchen Items in the Kitchen
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First and foremost: you must do an inventory of your kitchen. Go through every drawer, cabinet and surface and remove any objects that don’t belong there. Often, kitchens become dumping grounds for keys, wallets, school bags and so forth. Carve out space to store these items elsewhere, and make sure only cooking tools live in the kitchen!Kitchens10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life EasierOnly Kitchen Items in the Kitchen
PHOTO 1 of 10READ LESS -First and foremost: you must do an inventory of your kitchen. Go through every drawer, cabinet and surface and remove any objects that don’t belong there. Often, kitchens become dumping grounds for keys, wallets, school bags and so forth. Carve out space to store these items elsewhere, and make sure only cooking tools live in the kitchen!Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Drawer Organizers
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Although having cutlery organizers is not a new concept, there are plenty more options when it comes to de-cluttering your drawers. There are drawer inserts for knives, spices and much more. This is an excellent way to corral smaller items and keep them hidden. See here for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/maximize-narrow-cooking-space-1905517" rel="noopener" target="_blank">15 more ways to maximize your narrow cooking space</a>.Kitchens10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life EasierDrawer Organizers
PHOTO 2 of 10READ LESS -Although having cutlery organizers is not a new concept, there are plenty more options when it comes to de-cluttering your drawers. There are drawer inserts for knives, spices and much more. This is an excellent way to corral smaller items and keep them hidden. See here for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/maximize-narrow-cooking-space-1905517" rel="noopener" target="_blank">15 more ways to maximize your narrow cooking space</a>.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Garbage/Recycling Pull-Outs
3/10Garbage/Recycling Pull-Outs
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Having a dedicated pull-out garbage and recycling bin is becoming standard in many new kitchen installations, but if you’re not looking to renovate, there are still many after-market options. Keeping garbage concealed and accessible is such an important factor in maintaining a tidy kitchen. Do a bit of research to find the best option for you!Kitchens10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life EasierGarbage/Recycling Pull-Outs
PHOTO 3 of 10READ LESS -Having a dedicated pull-out garbage and recycling bin is becoming standard in many new kitchen installations, but if you’re not looking to renovate, there are still many after-market options. Keeping garbage concealed and accessible is such an important factor in maintaining a tidy kitchen. Do a bit of research to find the best option for you!Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Pan Dividers for Cabinets
4/10Pan Dividers for Cabinets
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There are many options available for adding pan dividers to your cabinets. This is an excellent way to organize your pans and avoid that frustrating moment of trying to find the right pot that always seems to be hiding at the bottom of the stack. This is a simple but very effective fix.Kitchens10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life EasierPan Dividers for Cabinets
PHOTO 4 of 10READ LESS -There are many options available for adding pan dividers to your cabinets. This is an excellent way to organize your pans and avoid that frustrating moment of trying to find the right pot that always seems to be hiding at the bottom of the stack. This is a simple but very effective fix.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Keep Reusable Containers Handy
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I use reusable containers every single day. They are so useful and help reduce the amount of waste in our home. For that reason, it’s important to store them somewhere that’s easily accessible. Store items you use on a regular basis in convenient locations to save yourself time and stress. Here are <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/product-swaps-less-wasteful-home-1912189/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 genius product swaps for a less wasteful home</a>.Kitchens10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life EasierKeep Reusable Containers Handy
PHOTO 5 of 10READ LESS -I use reusable containers every single day. They are so useful and help reduce the amount of waste in our home. For that reason, it’s important to store them somewhere that’s easily accessible. Store items you use on a regular basis in convenient locations to save yourself time and stress. Here are <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/product-swaps-less-wasteful-home-1912189/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 genius product swaps for a less wasteful home</a>.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Add Shelves Within Cabinets
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Cabinets are often tall, and might only have one or two shelves within them. If that’s the case, then consider adding extra temporary shelving, which are sold in many stores. This will allow you to take advantage of all that wasted space for added storage.Kitchens10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life EasierAdd Shelves Within Cabinets
PHOTO 6 of 10READ LESS -Cabinets are often tall, and might only have one or two shelves within them. If that’s the case, then consider adding extra temporary shelving, which are sold in many stores. This will allow you to take advantage of all that wasted space for added storage.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Use Transparent Containers for Food
7/10Use Transparent Containers for Food
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Using transparent containers for dry goods is an excellent way to organize your pantry and easily access the items you need. This will also reduce the number of bags and boxes you store in your cabinets, and will keep food fresh.Kitchens10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life EasierUse Transparent Containers for Food
PHOTO 7 of 10READ LESS -Using transparent containers for dry goods is an excellent way to organize your pantry and easily access the items you need. This will also reduce the number of bags and boxes you store in your cabinets, and will keep food fresh.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Don’t Stack Pots and Pans
8/10Don’t Stack Pots and Pans
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It can be very handy to have your pots and pans lined up with their lids on, rather than having them stacked on top of one another. This way, you don’t have to spend time hunting for the right lid. Using an added shelf might help here if you don’t have the cabinet space.Kitchens10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life EasierDon’t Stack Pots and Pans
PHOTO 8 of 10READ LESS -It can be very handy to have your pots and pans lined up with their lids on, rather than having them stacked on top of one another. This way, you don’t have to spend time hunting for the right lid. Using an added shelf might help here if you don’t have the cabinet space.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Rolling Drawers
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Installing rolling drawers means you can use all of your cabinetry space, and it allows you to easy retrieve the things you need. These can be installed into existing cabinetry and is a huge stress reliever.Kitchens10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life EasierRolling Drawers
PHOTO 9 of 10READ LESS -Installing rolling drawers means you can use all of your cabinetry space, and it allows you to easy retrieve the things you need. These can be installed into existing cabinetry and is a huge stress reliever.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Tiered Organizers
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Using tiered organizers or small steps for storing food means you can see more of what you have in your pantry. This allows you to organize products easily, and reduces the amount of time spent shuffling through pantry items to track down that one misplaced product you're certain you bought!Kitchens10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Life EasierTiered Organizers
PHOTO 10 of 10READ LESS -Using tiered organizers or small steps for storing food means you can see more of what you have in your pantry. This allows you to organize products easily, and reduces the amount of time spent shuffling through pantry items to track down that one misplaced product you're certain you bought!Photo Credit: Getty Images
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