We all know that kitchen organisation is important. It makes cooking and food prepping more efficient, saves you time and money, prevents accidental spills, and limits the amount of counter space needed for containers. Having a well-organised kitchen can make a big difference in how often you use your oven or stovetop, too. But if your kitchen is not well-organised, it can be difficult to find what you’re looking for when you need it.
Here are some helpful tips on how to organise your kitchen so it’s easy to find what you need when you need it.
Get Rid of Things You Don’t Use
The first step to effective kitchen storage and organisation is getting rid of the things you don’t use. That means removing anything in your pantry that you haven’t used in the last year, getting rid of containers that are cracked or too small, and giving away spices you don’t use.
Once you’ve pared down your pantry, refrigerator, and cabinets, it’s time to start organising what’s left. You can use baskets or bins for different items like cleaning supplies or food items; stackable drawers for pots and pans; hang pots from hooks on the wall; and store long-handled utensils in a wine rack standing up. Add labels so everything is easy to find.
Create a Clear Canvas
One of the best ways to organise your kitchen is by creating a clear canvas. Clear off your counters and create space in a designated area for all of your cooking supplies. This will make it easier for you to find what you need when you’re cooking because everything will be in one place.
You can also add a few well-placed shelves or cabinets to store pots and pans, mixing bowls, baking dishes, and any other items that don’t fit on your counter.
Make Use of Wall Space
Wall space is an under-utilised resource. Hang up those pots and pans on the wall to free up cabinet space or use a magnetic strip for utensils that are not in use. You can also store spices, oils, and other cooking ingredients on the back of your refrigerator door.
Containerise
The most important thing you can do to improve your kitchen storage is to containerise everything. This way, the kitchen can be used as an “area” instead of a “room,” and everyone in the family will know where to put things.
Plus, if you use glass containers for things like eggs or leftovers, it will be easy to see what’s inside without opening the lid every time. If you’re concerned about plastic containers melting in the oven, line them with parchment paper before putting them in there.
Utilise A Countertop Storage System
One of the best ways to organise your kitchen is by utilising a countertop storage system. These systems make it easy to store and find what you’re looking for without taking up valuable counter space.
A countertop storage system can be one big container with multiple compartments, or it can be multiple containers in one spot. Either way, all of your pots, pans, spices, utensils, or anything else can be organised and stored without taking up too much precious space on your countertops. The best part is that all of the items are within arm’s reach when you need them.
If you have any pot lids that don’t fit in the drawer with the pots and pans they go with, don’t forget about the kitchen backsplash. You can use hooks mounted into your backsplash to store any lids that won’t fit anywhere else so they’re out of sight but still close enough to grab when you need them.
