Life-Changing Ways To Organize Your Kitchen
A messy kitchen is the worst! Studies show that clutter can wreak havoc on our mental state so let’s get organized together! We’ve compiled a list of the most life-changing tools, tips, and hacks that will help you maintain a clean and organized kitchen!
We’ll cover 84 ideas that will organize your entire kitchen. This means ideas for your kitchen cupboards, drawers, pantry, and even the fridge! You’ll be wondering why you haven’t thought of this sooner!
1. Labels
Labels, labels, and more labels! If you aren’t a huge fan of labeling, cut yourself a break and order these pre-made labels on Amazon. Stick the labels on glass jars and organize them in your cupboard in a way that makes them accessible while you are baking.
Labels can work in all areas of your kitchen! Consider labeling the shelves in your fridge door and fridge containers. If you have anyone else helping you unload groceries and put them away (hopefully your spouse and/or children!) it can get a little confusing navigating where everything goes.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON2. Chalk Board Labels
Perhaps instead of printable labels, you’d enjoy chalkboard labels! You don’t have to commit to anything because you can wash the chalk off! Labeling the jars in your pantry, cupboards, or fridge is a great way to transfer bulk items into reusable containers and to keep those containers organized.
These chalkboard labels come with 96 pieces in all different shapes so you have a variety to choose from. It also comes with a chalk pen so that is one less thing you’ll have to buy. They’re easy to adhere to your jars as they’re just a peel stick label.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON3. Spice Labels
Continuing with the labeling theme, you could even go as far as to label your spices! The spice rack can be one place things may get a little confusing as you grab one spice and then another to season your meal for the evening. Is it cinnamon or paprika?
To make things easier, print off these fantastic spice labels so that you can make sure you aren’t adding cayenne pepper to your cinnamon pancakes!
https://www.landeeseelandeedo.com/kitchen-printable-spice-labels PHOTOS BY: LANDEE SEE LANDEE DO4. Simple DIY Glass Jar Kitchen Organization Hack
One of the best ways to make your pantry, cupboards, and fridge organized is by using clear storage containers and glasses so you can see everything at once. Plus, it’s aesthetically pleasing too!
This makes it easy to locate your ingredients and tell what needs to be refilled each week when you go grocery shopping.
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http://www.forkly.com/kitchen-hacks/simple-diy-glass-jar-kitchen-organization-hack/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FORKLY5. Baking Sheet Holder
It’s no surprise when you open someone’s cupboards to find an avalanche of baking sheets sliding out of the cupboard at you at a shocking pace. They’re so difficult to store!
Organize your cutting boards by adding this type of rack into your cupboards. You could store cutting boards in this organizer but also baking sheets too! This tool keeps the cutting boards and baking sheets organized but also easily accessible.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON6. Keurig Cup Holder
K-Cups have their place in the kitchen, and it’s definitely not on the counter! Store your Keurig under a cupboard where you can actually DIY these nifty little shelves.
K-cups can become disorganized quickly especially if you have a large assortment of flavors and this holder helps prevent that! Organize each “shelf” by roast or by type of K-Cup such as hot chocolate, chai latte and more.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON7. Key Storage
How many times have you been ready to run out the door before you realize you have no idea where your keys are? After a few minutes of rummaging through your kitchen, you find them, but by then you’re already late for work!
Keeping a key storage area at the end of your cupboards closest to the door is a great way to have your wallet and keys ready to go every morning without any hassle. Plus, this awesome idea doesn’t take up any sacred storage space in the kitchen!
https://huntedinterior.com/2015/04/kitchen-reveal-with-martha-stewart.html#more PHOTOS BY: HUNTED INTERIOR8. Cleaning Supply Holder
Those pesky cleaning supplies can get thrown under the sink as you are cleaning the kitchen last minute before guests arrive. While it is a helpful place to keep your supplies, having cleaning products leaking or being strewn all over the place in your cupboard is definitely not helpful.
Check out this simple gadget that can solve all those cleaning issues! It hangs conveniently over a cupboard door and stays neatly tucked away.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON9. Cupboard Turn Table
Do you have deep cupboards that hold tons of food but are hard to reach? Instead of tossing your food into the abyss of your cupboards, try out a turntable. You can store so many items in one spot that is easily accessible by everyone in the kitchen.
The turntable also allows you to have a 360-degree view of everything that is stored on it. No more finding moldy condiments at the back of your cupboard!
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON10. Spice Rack Cabinet Mount
Are you forever trying to track down your spices? Even if you aren’t a huge spice-based cook, it’s important for you to be able to see what spices you have to encourage yourself to incorporate them into your cooking.
Mount this fantastic spice rack on your cupboard door and say goodbye to a cluttered spice cupboard! Now you can see all the flavor possibilities for tonight!
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON11. Simple Spice Organization
In contrast, if you don’t have the cupboard space for a spice rack, transform a drawer into a spice drawer! The best part about these sweet little mason jars is that you can wipe the chalkboard lid clean and add a new spice when you run out of another!
This spice drawer will evolve with your tastebuds and be easily accessible when you want to add a little extra garlic powder to your dinner recipe.
http://www.brightgreendoor.com/spice-organization/ Photos By: Bright Green Door12. YouCopia Spice Rack Drawer Organizer
Another great way to keep your spices organized in a drawer is to implement this spice rack drawer organizer. It can hold up to 24 full-size spice bottles at a time.
This spice rack organizer comes with 6 strips so you can customize the size of the rack within your drawer. It’s made of a soft foam which prevents the spice bottles from moving around when the drawer is being opened or closed. Considering it’s made of soft material you can easily trim the length of each strip if needed.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON13. Sprinkle Spice Rack
Calling all bakers, this awesome kitchen organizing tool has your name on it! Sprinkles are glamorous, right? So why not put them all on display!
Keep all your dessert garnishes in one place by pouring them into clear jars and add them to this adorable sprinkle spice rack! The fun colors will brighten up your space with a little pizzaz and fun.
http://beneaththerowantree.blogspot.ca/2011/07/trying-it-out-sprinkles-rack.html Photos By: Beneath The Rowan Tree14. Measurement Equivalent Cupboard
Just the opposite, if you’re not a professional baker you may find this measurement equivalent cupboard quite helpful! I always find myself googling measurement conversions when I’m using a cookbook or a Pinterest recipe.
This genius chalkboard hack will speed up your baking and cooking in minutes when you can just look inside your cupboard instead of looking it up on your phone! This idea also keeps your measuring spoons and cups neatly tucked away and ready to use.
http://www.modishandmain.com/diy-chalkboard-measuring-cabinet/ Photos By: Modish and Main15. Cleaning Station
Keeping all your brooms, mops and garbage bags in your closet or pantry may seem like a great idea at first, but it soon gets a little hectic when the broom keeps falling out at you every time you open the door.
If you can, add some doors to the end of your set of cupboards to create a shallow cupboard. Add hooks for your mop and broom, and a couple of small shelves to hold your cleaning supplies.
PHOTOS BY: HOMEDIT16. Canned Good Organizer
You may recognize this product when it’s used for the fridge to hold cans of soda, but have you considered using it for your canned goods in your cupboard?
These nifty little canned good organizers will help you keep track of what you have to work with next time you want to make a soup or chili!
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON17. Stackable Can Rack Organizer
Another great solution to storing canned goods is to add this stackable can rack organizer to your cupboards or pantry. Cans can become bulky and pile up and not mention can sometimes be forgotten about, like that one can of peas that have been pushed to the very back of the pantry.
The shelves are angled which means once you remove a can, the rest will roll forward offering even more convenience. These racks are also stackable so you can buy as many as you want (or can fit) and stack them in the pantry.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON18. Food Wrap Storage
When prepping a whole family’s worth of lunches for the week, you’re going to need a whole pile of saran wrap and/or tin foil.
Add some hooks and wooden dowels to the back of your cupboard doors and slide the food wrap rolls right onto the dowels. Further, consider installing this storage idea near where you prep your food so that it will be at your disposable as soon as that sandwich is made.
PHOTOS BY: I HEART ORGANIZING19. Kitchen Wrap Organizer
Don’t want to commit to installing hooks and a dowel? No problem! This awesome hack offers an excellent solution to bulky boxes that can take up sacred kitchen space.
Instead of stacking kitchen wrap boxes in a cupboard or laying them flat in a drawer, use this organizer! The organizer allows you to store them vertically which in result, will take up less space in your pantry or cupboard.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON20. DIY Industrial Wire Mail Baskets
How many of you have a drawer filled with mail, newspapers, bills and a whole lot more? Or, perhaps these miscellaneous papers are sitting on your countertop.
Sort through your mail the moment you come in the door to ensure that those bills get paid on time and your letters get mailed as soon as possible. This dollar store trick will save you sacred storage space and unneeded mailing stress.
https://www.ahousefullofsunshine.com/2014/02/diy-industrial-wire-mail-baskets/ PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: A HOUSE FULL OF SUNSHINE21. Lid Organizer
Those plastic or glass containers are one of the most essential kitchen items but also one of the more irritating and mess-causing products.
Purchase a rack that can help you organize your lids so that you aren’t losing them in your cupboards every other day!
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON22. Pot Lid Storage Rack
When pots and their lids are unorganized in your cupboard, the effect they have on you is similar to that of the baking sheet avalanche. But more painful.
Mount this pot lid rack onto the side of your cupboard to hold all those pot lids so that you don’t have to play the match-the-pot-to-the-right-lid game every time you want to boil some quinoa.
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This may look like a simple organizational gadget, but we have to say that it truly is life changing. No more pan avalanches here!
Install this simple pan organization gadget in your cupboard and slide it out when you need to pick a certain pot or pan for cooking dinner.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON24. Under The Kitchen Sink
The cabinet under the sink may be the grossest and most dreaded location in the kitchen. It’s where garbage often is stored and the things you don’t want out stay.
Turn it into the kitchen’s spa room and stock it up with fresh kitchen towels, cleaning products and garbage holders that are easy to empty.
http://www.copycatchic.com/2017/01/sponsored-kitchen-clean-up-with-method.html PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: COPYCAT CHIC25. Garbage Bags
Make your garbage bags as convenient as the produce bags at the grocery store. This simple idea requires a hook and wooden dowel.
You could install the garbage bag holder in your cupboards or on the back of a cupboard door. Not only does it look neat and organized but it is super convenient too.
http://www.interiordesignpro.org/organizing-the-kitchen-counter/ PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: INTERIOR DESIGN PRO26. Veggie Storage Bins
Keep your fruit and veggies out of the refrigerator and out of your cupboards. This space-saving unit keeps all your produce together so you know exactly where everything is when you want to add a little extra potato to your soup or throw an apple to your child as they catch the bus to school.
You could paint it white or black to give a more polished look. You could even go as far as to add little chalkboard stickers to label the bins.
https://www.anikasdiylife.com/diy-divided-produce-storage-bin/ PHOTO AND TUTORIAL HERE: ANIKA’S DIY LIFE27. Pet Station
Your fur-babies need their own space in the kitchen too! I don’t know if you even need me to explain why this contraption of a cupboard rocks.
It holds all the dog (or cat) food, and you don’t even need to put a lid back on. It just slides back into place. Instead of tripping over dog bowls and sloshing water everywhere, pull out the little drawer containing the dog bowls to nourish your pet without the clatter of the bowls.
https://www.grandinroad.com/pet-feeder-station/home-care-pets/pet-gates-stairs/551658? PHOTOS HERE: GRANDIN ROAD28. Cake Holders for Organization
I’m going out and buying a bunch of cake holders. These little accessories will help hold all those items you use on a daily basis that you keep leaving strewn across the counter instead of back in the cupboard.
While this idea may serve a practical purpose it’s also a great way to make your dishwashing supplies look pretty even when they’re not.
http://www.thekitchn.com/10-ways-to-keep-your-countertop-both-organized-and-pretty-organizing-tips-from-the-kitchn-208407#gallery/48100/1 Photos By: The Kitchn and http://serendipityandspice.com/my-pinterest-inspired-kitchen-stand/ Serendipity and Spice29. Menu Board
Meal planning is so important. While it can be hard to find a time to sit down, go on Forkly.com and get some awesome meal inspiration, it will reduce your grocery bill and food waste.
Build this fun board to encourage and remind you to sit down and plan the week’s menu out in a fun and exciting way!
http://www.thesitsgirls.com/diy/diy-menu-board/ Photo By: The Sits Girls30. YouCopia StoraStack Food Container Storage
The YouCopia food container storage organizer is another great alternative to storing food containers. With this storage unit, you can store up to 12 plastic containers and 12 lids at a time. It has built-in dividers to neatly store the lids and allows them to be easily accessible.
Further, the two clips on the unit help to hold the food containers in place while storing. It’s a great option for those who are searching for non-permanent storage units.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON31. Plate Rack
Stacking plates can take up a lot of space and can cause chipping on the plate edges. Save yourself from buying another plate set and build this fantastic organizational shelf that will store your plates in the safest way possible.
This awesome plate rack serves a great purpose but it also looks pretty too! You may also want to consider storing fine china on this rack too.
http://www.remodelandolacasa.com/2013/10/diy-inside-cabinet-plate-rack.html Photos By: Remodelando La Casa32. Kitchen Island with Trash Storage
You know when you really don’t want to empty the garbage, but you know you should, so you let garbage pile way above the rim of the trash? Well, here’s a solution: the trash that won’t wait.
Create a cupboard in your island for garbage as an accessible, central location for your trash. When it gets too full, the cupboard just won’t close. So you’ll have to empty it. Which means a cleaner kitchen. You’re welcome.
http://diyjoy.com/diy-kitchen-makeovers/7 Photos By: DIY Joy33. Pan Organizer
Stacking pans works great until you need the bottom pan, or the middle pan. Then it turns into a big crashing noise of you dragging out the medium sized pan to make scrambled eggs on a peaceful Saturday morning.
Use this amazing pan stacker to allow you to make a secret breakfast for your honey without waking him or her up with loud noises.
http://www.listotic.com/55-genius-storage-inventions-that-will-simplify-your-life/31/ Photos By: Listotic34. Utensil Drawers
No more digging around for the whisk or spatula. Whip open this drawer and grab whatever utensil you need when you’re cooking dinner to increase counter space and cooking efficiency.
The great thing about this drawer is when you’re not using it, the utensils are neatly tucked away. This is also a great alternative to storing utensil on the countertop or strewn in a kitchen drawer.
http://www.shelterness.com/57-practical-kitchen-drawer-organization-ideas/pictures/44254/ Photos By: Shelterness35. Diagonal Space Saving Bamboo Organizer
There are so many different ways to store large utensils. Here is another excellent idea to keep those bulky utensils stored neatly away.
The diagonal length allows you to store large utensil of all shapes and sizes conveniently. The dividers within the organizer are also easily removable so you can expand the space if needed.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON36. Extra Large Rotating Utensil Holder
Storing large utensils on the countertop is common, after all, we do it because it’s convenient. Many of us store them in some sort of vase or container to keep them upright, yet easily accessible for cooking.
This utensil holder looks like an ordinary holder but it’s unique for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the tri-compartment divider will help you organize your kitchen tools in an efficient manner. Further, the holder sits atop a rotating base so you don’t need to scavenge amongst the chaos and it will provide a 360-degree view of every tool you have on hand.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON37. Charging Station
Nowadays, almost everyone has a smartphone or electronic device of some sort. So why not create a charging station built specifically for your smart devices!
This is so genius and tidy! Hide all those wires and electronics at dinnertime and let them charge so that they’re ready to use later.
http://www.shelterness.com/57-practical-kitchen-drawer-organization-ideas/pictures/44255/ Photos By: Shelterness38. Coffee Station
Attention all caffeine lovers (addicts) this storage idea has your name on it! Create a coffee station so it is easy to access in the morning, and for guests to get their caffeine fix as soon as they come in the door.
You could even implement the same idea for alcoholic drinks like a wine station! It serves a practical purpose but is also beautiful too!
http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/2015/01/chunk-of-floating-shelf/ Photos By: Bower Power Blog39. Paper Towel Holder
Paper towels and hand towels are a necessity in the kitchen. They’re vital tools to help clean up spills and messes.
Instead of a stand-up paper towel holder, consider this under cabinet rack. It will slide nicely onto the bottom shelf of your cabinet that will allow the paper towel roll to still be easily accessible but off the countertop. Further, you could even hang it over a cabinet door to hang a hand towel.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON40. Tension Rod Dividers
When thinking about utilizing a tension rod, the kitchen doesn’t exactly come to mind except for possibly a kitchen curtain. There are actually many ways you can utilize a tension rod in your home and your kitchen drawers are certainly one of them.
You could use tension rods in your drawers to organize pot lids if you have deep drawers or even for spices in a more shallow drawer. They’re inexpensive and easy to use and most importantly can be a great tool for assisting you in maximizing your storage space.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON41. Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Dividers
If you want something with a streamlined design then you’ll like these bamboo dividers more than the tension rods. They work like the tension rods as they’re also adjustable to fit a drawer anywhere from 17 inches to 22 inches in depth.
These dividers come as a set of 4 and have a spring-loaded mechanism for easy installation and removal. They’re also made of 100% organic bamboo which not only looks nice but is durable too.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON42. Refrigerator Side Storage
The kitchen countertop often is a place where we store common appliances as well as snacks and assorted kitchen items. To help save your countertop some much-needed space you could add this refrigerator side storage unit.
The storage unit is made out of pine wood and has a clean design to suit many kitchen styles. It has 3 shelves to store an array of kitchen products as well as a hanging rail at the bottom to hold hand towels, oven mitts or whatever you please.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON43. In-Drawer Bamboo Knife Block
Knife blocks can take up much-needed counter space and if you like things clean and organized then you’ll love this kitchen organizing tool. It’s essentially a knife block but it fits perfectly tucked away inside your kitchen drawer.
This knife organizer can fit up to 16 knives of all sizes at a time including a slot for a knife sharpener too. Keep in mind the knives are not included in the set.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON44. Expandable Bamboo Cutlery Organizer
This drawer organizer looks more like a traditional cutlery organizer. What makes this organizer so great is that it is expandable.
This organizer is made from durable bamboo. If you have space and have drawers that can accommodate the extended length then you’ll have even more storage than any ordinary cutlery organizer.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON45. Made Smart Interlocking Drawer Organizer
We’re also adding in this drawer organizer for several different reasons. First, it has an interlocking, modular design for easy customization and assembly. Seoncdly, it comes as a set of 8 so you’ll have many compartments to play around with.
These compartments could serve many purposes such as organizing that junk drawer we all tend to neglect. The small compartments are great for small loose items like elastics or twists ties.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON46. Kamenstein Stainless Steel 6-tin Magnetic Strip Spice Rack
Cooking with spices is imperative. They can truly bring a dish to life and many meals could turn out quite bland without them. If you were thinking about investing in a rotating spice rack, or are accustomed to storing spices in a disorganized manner then you need this magnetic spice rack.
This spice rack has a magnetic back so you can keep the strip attached to your fridge for easy access. This rack comes with 6 tin spice containers with clear fronts for easy viewing purposes.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON47. Non-Slip Drawer Liner
Drawer liners may not be able to organize your kitchenware in compartments but it is definitely a great tool worth noting. The liners help prevent your kitchen tools, utensils or whatever you store in your kitchen drawers from sliding around and creating an even bigger mess.
This set comes with 3 rolls that are in the dimensions of 12 inches by 59 inches. They’re water-proof and stain-resistant you can install them in your pantry and kitchen cupboards too.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON48. Large Cabinet Drawer Peg System Insert With Wood Pegs
Some kitchens come equipped with big and deep drawers. If this is the case in your home and you’re having a hard time organizer it or knowing what to utilize it for you might want to invest in this drawer peg system insert.
Commonly, it is used to store dishes, while others use it to store pots and pans. However, considering the pegs allow this drawer to be customizable, the choice is really yours.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON49. IdeaWorks Slide Out Storage Tower
Some kitchens have a small gap or space beside the refrigerator that is often just deemed useless. Storage is precious and this rack could really help you.
It has 3 shelves that could hold condiments or other pantry items that you may be keeping on your counter. The wheels on the bottom of the unit help make this organizer easily accessible. Prevent clutter from accumulating on your countertop and tuck it away with this organizer.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON50. Multipurpose Kitchen Utensil Organizer
A clever way to get items off your counter is to utilize your wall space. By doing this, you’ll be maximizing your verticle space while still maintaining cleanliness and organization.
This multipurpose kitchen utensil organizer is great for organizing many things. It comes with bars and connectors so you can customize how it’s set up. The little shelves allow you to store small items like spices, or condiments and the hooks could help organize your most frequently used large utensils.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON51. SimpleHouseware Kitchen Sink Caddy
Dishwashers are great but not all kitchenware is dishwasher safe. For this reason, it’s important to have a sponge or dishcloth on hand. Instead of storing it freely in the sink or on the counter you could invest in this kitchen sink caddy.
It has a suction cup back to adhere right in your kitchen sink. The great thing about this is that the sponge can drip into the sink until it’s fully dry. Say no to moldy or smelly sponges and cluttered counters!
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON52. Modern Innovations Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar
Knife blocks are another common kitchen item that takes up counter space. And this magnetic knife bar is here to the rescue!
This kitchen organizing tool will help you maximize unused wall space. Its made of heavy-duty magnets that could hold knives of many sizes. You may want to consider installing it in a location that is convenient for food prep.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON53. Neat-O Over The Sink Dish Drainer Rack
Dish drainers are vital especially for those that don’t have a dishwasher. You can find drainer racks in many shapes, sizes, and materials but what makes this one special is it fits right over your kitchen sink, no counter space required.
This dish drainer rack will fit in most sinks. It has a coated wire base and handles to protect your dishes and your countertops from scratches or damage. Wash your dishes and let them air dry with this dish drainer.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON54. MDesign Stackable Wine Bottle Storage Rack
Those who love wine, understand the importance of having it on hand at all times. These stackable storage racks allow you to store double the bottles in one area.
The sizing is fairly universal so even if you don’t love wine you could use it for soda or sparkly juice too. You could use this storage rack on your counter or in the fridge – your choice!
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON55. Magnetic Cups
Wouldn’t it be amazing if your guests and kids could grab themselves a cup of water whenever they needed it – without needing you?
Adding magnetic cups to your fridge is a great way to skip the whole “would you like a drink?” or “I think you’re thirsty, have a drink!”. Instead, your family and friends can grab a plastic cup whenever they need some cool water and get hydrated!
https://www.madeeveryday.com/2012/06/tutorial-fridge-magnet-cups.html/ PHOTOS HERE: MADE EVERYDAY56. Sorbus Under Cabinet Wine Glass Rack
Wine glasses are stunning and don’t’ deserve to be tucked away in a cupboard or sloppily stored on a countertop. So instead, install this awesome wine glass rack!
It’s easy to install and will fit nicely underneath your kitchen cabinet. It can store 6-9 stemmed wine glasses, depending on their size.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON57. Clear Containers
When organizing the pantry, kitchen cupboards, and the fridge, using clear containers is a great way to observe everything easily. It also decreases the amount of boxed and bagged items that may be floating on your shelves. This 10-piece set offers a variety of different sizes that can fit many different kinds of bulk items.
They’re made of BPA-free durable plastic. Plastic might be a better choice especially if you have a family because we’ve all seen what can happen when glass jars get dropped. These containers also have a lid-lock mechanism that makes the containers air-tight to keep your food fresh.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON58. Lazy Susan
Like pull-out racks, lazy susans (also known as shelving turntables) are a great way to observe an array of products that you store in your pantry. This lazy susan is also white and clear which makes for a clean, slick design that will look nice in your pantry, in your fridge or on your counter.
While regular wooden lazy susans are great for the kitchen table you may want to choose one that has a lip on it for the pantry. This can help prevent anything from sliding off and making a mess. Check out these Unique Lazy Susan DIY Hack Ideas: 15 Simple Ways To Organize Your Kitchen.
http://www.forkly.com/kitchen-hacks/lazy-susan-diy-hack-hot-beverage-station/ PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: FORKLY59. Uniform Sauce Containers
If there’s one thing that makes your fridge look gross, it’s old, crusty condiment bottles! This may be adding an extra step to your typical grocery day, but I promise you, once you try it, you’ll never go back!
Next time you open your fridge, you’ll find clean bottles with labels indicating when you need to throw them out! No more stinky, gross condiments.
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This over the door pantry is a great way to maximize space in a small compact way. If you have a walk-in pantry these hanging shelves will work best on the inside of your door.
These shelves are wide enough that you can store a variety of different sized containers. You could even consider putting your most frequently used items on this hanging shelve for quick and easy access.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON61. Over The Door Shoe Organizer
A shoe organizer might sound strange to have in the kitchen but stay with us here and we’ll tell you why you need it! A shoe organizer can be used for so much more than storing shoes, you can use it in your craft room, in the bathroom and importantly here, in the pantry.
It easily hangs off the door, to keep it out of sight you’ll want to hang it on the inside of the door. Consider using it for storing snacks so that they’re easily accessible to your children.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON62. Hanging Chip Clips
I’m sure we’ve all bought the big boxes of mini bags of chips from Costco and know too well how bulky those boxes are. If you happen to buy one of the boxes that have multiple flavors it can be a minor annoyance to dig through the box to find what which flavor you want.
These chip clips allow you to store chip bags neatly away in your pantry. You can also clip them in order according to flavor for easy access. It also has a hook on the top so you could hang it on the back of the door in your pantry.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON63. 2-Tier Sliding Organizer
Many pantries are made with built-in shelves, while they may be handy for storage when it comes to pantry items it can be easy for items to become lost behind or on top of one another. These sliding organizer can replace the shelves or can be placed on a shelf to add dimension to your pantry.
The sliding drawers will allow you to pull out an array of items at a time so you can see them a lot easier. This offers convenience and easy accessibility.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON64. Chalkboard Wall Sticker
Chalkboard stickers are a lot easier to use and create less mess to the alternative chalk paint. This vinyl comes in the dimension of 17 inches by 78 inches so you’ll have a lot of product to work with.
Once you securely established the chalkboard wall, use it to plan out your weekly meals so you know exactly what you’re having each day. Alternatively, you could also use to create a grocery list, or to write reminders for your family!
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON65. Removable Linen Hooks
Hanging hooks in your pantry allow you to maximize the use of even more space. You can now not only use the shelving space but any extra wall space too.
What makes these hooks great is that they require no tools to install and they won’t damage your walls either. Hang the hooks on the inside of your pantry and hang kitchen linens, oven mitts, and aprons so that you don’t have to dedicate a kitchen drawer for these essential items.
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Transform a simple sink caddy into a multi-purpose organizing tool! In your pantry, you can use these caddies to store loose packets of soup, seasonings and powdered juices. You could also implement the same idea in your fridge!
This set comes with 3 clear caddies with stronghold suction cups. If the suction cups don’t stick to your wall, you could consider using these Picture Hanging Strips that will adhere the caddies to the wall without damaging the paint!
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PHOTO BY: AMAZON67. Under Shelf Basket
Maximize your shelving space by using these under shelf baskets. They slide effortlessly onto a shelf and allow you even more surface area for more organization.
You could store an array of different pantry items! Keep in mind it’s important to measure your pantry to ensure that these slide in baskets will fit!
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON68. No-Slip 3-Tier Storage Organizer
This is another excellent organizer that allows you to maximize your shelving space in your pantry. It has 3 tiers so that you can access and see your items easily.
You could use this to store cans, jars of sauces or even as a spice rack! Additionally, it has a no-slip shelf lining to ensure that your products stay in place.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON69. Slide-out Bag Holder
Am I the only one that has Ziploc bags piling up in my fridge? I really need to stop using them and get containers, but in the meantime, this organizational hack is genius.
With the Zip Store, you’ll be able to see where all of your cheese and leftovers are so you can actually eat them before they expire.
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Plastic bags have a way of accumulated quickly. When you bring your groceries home reuse those plastic bags either for your next shopping trip or for garbage bags throughout the house.
This organizer allows you to keep them organized in one place. It conveniently hangs over the door of your pantry so that it’s out of sight and tucked away. Alternatively, if you don’t use plastic bags, you can also store your reusable shopping bags in this basket in between shopping trips!
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON71. Mini Pull Out Drawers
It can be difficult to find a place for all those smaller food products and it can often make your fridge shelves very cluttered quickly.
Install some mini pull out drawers that can help you store miscellaneous groceries that are on the smaller side of things. Some great examples are eggs, lunch meats, and cheese!
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If you run the risk of knocking over beer bottles or old style soda bottles, installing these magnetic bottle holders into your fridge is definitely a great idea.
These simple inventions keep your bottles upright to prevent any spilling or rolling of the bottles in your fridge. So simple, yet so helpful.
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Your little ones sure do love to snack, don’t they? Instead of having to prep something for them every time they are hungry, try this new strategy!
Proportion all your little snacks into small containers and Ziploc bags and store in a basket in the fridge where your kids can access it.
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This is a super fun, easy hack for you to help organize your cupboard or fridge and create a simple snack station for your kids, whether you need it to stop them from yelling “Mooooooom I’m hungryyyyy” for the millionth time this summer break or simply want to make lunch-making easier when back to school hits. It’s super flexible and there are actually a few different ways to use it!
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An easy method that we often skip or don’t even think about is grouping your pantry items by date. It might sound tedious but if you can dedicate a bit of time to your pantry to complete this you’ll thank yourself later.
By doing this it will ensure that you’re using foods that are soon to expire first. This will also prevent you from letting foods sit too long and letting them go bad. Which in result can actually save you money!
76. Pantry Tip: Store Bulky Items Near The Bottom
Regardless of the size of your pantry, a quick and easy tip to keep it organized is to always store the bulky items near the bottom. There is nothing worse than trying to lift a big bulky item over your head. It’s just a catastrophe waiting to happen.
Furthermore, the look of your items going from small to big will be aesthetically pleasing as well. This method will help keep you and your family safe all the while helping to maintain an organized pantry.
77. Bacon Holder
Bacon is a finicky food product to have leftovers of, because, how do you store it?! Have no fear though, we have tracked down an amazing product that will solve all your bacon needs.
Simply pop your extra bacon in this container and store with all your other meat for another breakfast where bacon is simply essential.
PHOTOS BY: AMAZON78. Egg Holder
If you need a place to store your eggs, or boiled/devilled eggs for that matter, this multi-layered container will help you keep things neat and tidy in the fridge.
It is also perfect for bringing your famous deviled eggs to the next family gathering or potluck party successfully without them falling apart in the car!
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79. Plastic Wrap Shelves
Have you ever had a spill in your fridge? It is an absolute disaster to clean up and usually involves unloading the entire fridge for a lengthy cleanup.
Instead, use Press’n Seal wrap to add a layer of protection on each of your shelves. Next time there’s a spill, you won’t have to worry about scrubbing, just start peeling!
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One of the most irritating things about barbequing is when you try to add sauces to your burger and they splatter everywhere because there isn’t much left in the bottle.
Skip this frustration and use the egg cartons you would typically throw out to home your almost-done condiments.
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I can’t believe I never thought of this! What a genius hack for families that want to be able to see their healthy snacks as easily as possible.
The best part is, there’s a turntable so you don’t have to dig through your fridge trying to find fruit when you’re hungry.
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This is such an inexpensive hack and only requires some saran wrap and brown paper bags. How long do you spend standing in front of your fridge and wondering what the heck you will make for dinner?
This brown bag dinner hack eliminates that issue altogether. Grab a bag of food and prepare your dinner!
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If you have space, storing cleaning supplies and tools in your pantry is a great idea! Stop throwing your brooms and mops in a corner in your kitchen and store them on this mop and broom holder!
Keep in mind, it can hold up to 5 brooms or mops. You can install the holder to the back of your pantry door or on the inside of your pantry if you have sufficient wall space.
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PHOTOS BY: AMAZON84. Tension Rod Drying Rack
The entire hack is super simple but gives you some much needed extra drying space without having to do anything permanent to your kitchen (renters, I’m looking at you!). And all you need is an inexpensive tension rod!
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