KITCHEN STORAGE IDEAS

KITCHEN STORAGE FOR SMALL KITCHENS

If you are anything like me, the kitchen is the most cluttered space in your home and that is why we need some kitchen storage ideas! My house small and that means I have a bunch of items that need a space of their own in tight quarters. Now only cooking items, but cookbooks, dishes, and the mandatory junk drawer (we all have one, don’t we?).

Because I use my kitchen so often, and it is connected to the living room and dining area, it tends to be a “drop off” area. When I walk in the door, kitchen counters seem to be the obvious spot to drop keys, packages, my purse, and general stuff brought into the house. If I am not careful, the clutter will stack up and that makes me crazy!

Yes, I love order, and in order to keep things tidy, a plan is needed. So, let’s jump in and figure out our plan!

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DIY Door Spice Rack by {Shanty 2 Chic}

DIY Foil and Plastic Wrap Holder by {A Real Life Housewife}

DIY Cabinet Shelves by {My Perfect Nest}

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DIY Sliding Shelves by {The Navage Patch}

Great Crate Pantry Storage by {I Heart Organizing}

ORGANIZING THE KITCHEN

Organizing a kitchen is best done in an empty kitchen. If you want to have the best success, remove all of the stuff. You are reading that right! Take it all out of the cupboards and the drawers and put it to the side. This will help you to see what you actually have and take stock of what you might need.

If you don’t want to take that step, organize one cupboard at a time, one drawer at a time. Use the tips below to create a functional kitchen with everything in arms reach.

Only keep the items that you actually use. There is no need to keep duplicates of most items. If you haven’t used an item for a long time, don’t keep it. This is a good time to remember that our cooking goes through stages so if you haven’t used the crock pot in 3 years, you probably won’t use it again. If you feel guilty about tossing things, giving them away, donate them, or store them in the garage or shed, just in case. Just get them out of the kitchen.
Group similar items together. Baking items, cookbooks, dishes, cookware, and kitchen appliances. Create piles of items that are used together or that would best be stored together.
Figure out the obvious spaces for the goods to go. Glasses are best stored close to the sink. Baking goods can be stored in a bottom cabinet. Pots and pans are very convenient to reach when they are next to the stove. Which appliances need to be on the counters? Which lesser used ones can be stored in cabinets? A little tip for families is to put dishes in bottom cabinets so kids can easily reach them. This will make one less job for you at dinner time and allows your children to be part of the process.
Think about containers that will create a more organized space. Baskets, plastic containers, jars and extra shelving are ideas that might help. Will you buy them? DIY them? Make a plan. If you are creative, this does not need to be expensive at all.
Use your cabinet and drawer space wisely. A lazy-susan, shelf risers, and cabinet organizers maximize your space. Drawer dividers make everything easier to see and keep things close. Your pantry is a great place for dividers and extra shelving.
Put it all back and get rid of what you don’t need. Over time you can adjust as necessary. When you use an item, put it back in the correct place to avoid creating clutter again.

How to Organize Under the Kitchen Sink by {At Home with Nikki}

Mason Jar Pantry Storage by {The Rigneys}

Dish Drawer Organizer by {Queen Bee of Honey-dos}

Baking Sheet Organization by {Two Twenty One}

Pretty Dollar Store Pantry by {The Social Home}

Command Hook Packet Storage by {One Good Thing by Jillee}

DIY Chip Rack by {11 Magnolia Lane}

Fridge Organization with Bins and Mason Jars by {Clean and Scentsible}

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Wire Baskets Attached to the Island by {Golden Boys and Me}

DIY Lazy Susan by {Decor Chick}

Tiered Tray by {Two Twenty One}

CHEAP KITCHEN STORAGE IDEAS

Kitchen storage can be quite cheap if you are creative and willing to try new things. A DIY project such as extra shelves in the pantry or a lazy-susan in a corner cabinet will add space, making the area more organized. Another way to add a lot more space is to build a kitchen island. This is a more complicated project, but it is doable. Check out this post for 25 amazing ideas you can try.

If you want to purchase new baskets and storage containers, try the dollar store and Walmart. They carry lots of great pieces that are inexpensive. The dollar store has a ton of plastic containers that can be painted and labeled, which will give you eye-catching organization. After all, storage is just storage until you make it cute!

How to Build a Custom Tilt-Out Trash Cabinet by {Just a Girl and her Blog}

Chest Freezer Organization by {Practically Functional}

Measurement Conversion Chart by {Infarrantly Creative}

Sliding Pegboard Kitchen Drawer by {Merrypad}

Basket Shelving for Cookbooks by {Rain on a Tin Roof}

DIY Wood Tray by {A Fresh-Squeezed Life}

Simple DIY Trash Bags on a Roll by {Simply Organized}

DIY Canned Food Organizer by {Classy Clutter}

Did you find any ideas that you like? There is no need to re-do your entire kitchen in order to get it organized. A little time and creativity are all you need. Create a plan and make it happen. You are inches away from kitchen storage that works for you and your family!

KITCHEN STORAGE FOR SMALL KITCHENS

ORGANIZING THE KITCHEN

CHEAP KITCHEN STORAGE IDEAS

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