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Kitchens are the heart of a home. This is why it’s important for our kitchen to always be clean and ready to serve us. If your kitchen is chaotic, now is the time to declutter your kitchen. Forget about trying to find the bread knife in a crammed drawer or the coffee scoop under the pile of junk on your countertop. With the following tips and tricks, you can easily transform your kitchen clutter into an organized space.
Start with a Clean Slate
Wipe your kitchen clean… and by “clean,” I mean wipe all the countertops, clean the sink, empty the cupboards and drawers, and give your kitchen a good, deep cleaning. With this, it will be easier for you to put back everything since all the nooks and crannies of your kitchen are thoroughly cleaned. Hey, you might even find the missing Christmas tree cookie cutter you’ve been looking for since three Christmases ago.
Throw Away Unused Items
If it’s something that you did not use for the past year, throw it away! You already survived the past year without it, so it’s time to say bye-bye! Aside from unused items, duplicates also need to go. You don’t need three egg yolk separators (unless, of course, you have your own bakery or a baking business). Throwing these unused items will easily declutter your kitchen.
One-in, One-Out Rule
One of the reasons for a cluttered kitchen is every time we buy a new item, particularly if we are to replace an existing one, we forget to dispose of the old one. For our kitchen (or our home) to be clutter-free, we must follow the one-in, one-out rule. If you buy a new spatula, dispose of the old one.
Take Advantage of Vertical Space
Don’t overlook your vertical space. Invest in sturdy pegboards or utility hooks, hang some of your kitchen items like pots and pans, and install magnetic strips for your knives to free up some counter space.
Group Similar Items Together
You don’t need to purchase all the items you see in TikTok to have an aesthetic kitchen. Grouping similar items together will already do wonders for your kitchen, making it look organized. Of course, it will also be easier for you to cook and prepare food since you know the spaghetti is with the other types of pasta noodles.
Use Clear Storage Containers
Using clear storage containers makes it easy for you to see what you have and how much. Store pasta, rice, and cereals in these containers to keep them fresh (just make sure that you use airtight containers). Using similar containers will also make it easier for you to organize and declutter your kitchen.
Free your Countertops
A kitchen will look cluttered if the countertop is cluttered. Declutter your kitchen by making sure your countertops are free of unnecessary items. Keep appliances you don’t always use inside cabinets and keep only the essentials like the coffee maker and toaster. When your countertops are clear, your kitchen will instantly look spacious and organized.
Create Zones
Divide your kitchen into different zones (no matter how small it is). Create a zone for breakfast, and put your coffee maker, toaster, and waffle maker in this zone. A baking zone is also necessary if you make your own bread, or you love baking pastries. By creating different zones like this, it will be easier for you to find the kitchen items and products you need (it will also be easier to put these things back!)
Use Drawer Dividers
Drawer dividers are a game changer for organizing drawers that ALWAYS tend to be cluttered. Use these dividers to organize your utensils and spices. These dividers make it easier to organize these kitchen items and prevent them from jumbling together. No longer will you have a cooking accident where you put pepper instead of paprika because your spice drawer is already organized.
Over-the-sink Dish Drying Rack
Say goodbye to dish racks that tend to take over your counter space. This over-the-sink dish drying rack lets you dry all your wet dishes, and utensils over your sink, freeing u your counter space. With this dish drying rack, you have designated spaces for your dishes, knives, mugs, chopping board, and pot covers.
Pull-out Cabinet Organizer
No more digging elbow deep inside your cabinet to look for your cinnamon sticks. With this pull-out cabinet organizer, you wouldn’t need to drill any holes since it’s easy to install even the most novice DIYer can do it in one afternoon. Now, your cabinet of spices and other dry goods will always be organized.
Magnetic Knife Strip
Ditch the chunky knife block and choose a sleek magnetic strip. Not only does it save you counter space but also keeps your knives away from curious little hands. This magnetic strip from the HEREOF store comes in 10, 12, 16, 18 and 24 inches and can be used not only for your kitchen knives but also for your other tools, keys, and office supplies.
Pan Organizer Rack
If you don’t have one, you need a pan organizer pronto! A pan organizer keeps your pans arranged, making it easy to grab the ones you need without causing an avalanche of steel.
Spice Drawer Organizer
Organize your messy spice drawer! With this spice drawer organizer from Suneerplay, your spices will be neatly arranged in rows so you can find the oregano without turning your kitchen upside down.
Under Sink Storage Bins
Keep your cleaning supplies organized with these under-sink storage bins! No more buying an extra glass cleaner only to discover you’ve already got three bottles stashed away under the sink.
Lazy Susan Turntable
The Lazy Susan isn’t just for dining tables. Add one (or in this case, four!) to your pantry or fridge for easy access to canned goods, condiments, or spices with a simple spin you’d feel like a DJ dropping some hot beats.
Drawer Dividers
Stop letting your kitchen drawers become a jumbled mess and invest in drawer dividers. These drawer dividers come in plastic, wood, or acrylic. Choose one that is adjustable (like this one!) to properly fit your drawers. It also comes in quantities of 4, 5, 8, 10 and 12 and different colors to match your drawers.
Wall-mounted Pot Rack
If you want to display your pots instead of keeping them in drawers or cabinets, you can hang them instead by using a wall-mounted pot rack. It’s functional and adds a rustic charm to your kitchen.
Stackable Food Storage Containers
Forget about mismatched containers with missing lids. Stackable food storage containers are perfect for keeping your pantry or fridge organized and making the most of your space. Also, your pantry and fridge will always be Instagram-ready.
Tiered Shelf Organizer
Maximize your cabinet space with a tiered shelf organizer. It’s perfect for organizing cans, jars, and small boxes, so you can see and grab what you need without knocking things over. This organizer from Songmics is stackable and extendable depending on the size of your cabinet. It comes in different colors and sizes as well.
Foldable Step Stool
For those vertically challenged, a foldable step stool gives you access to those high shelves without taking up floor space. It’s also easy to store when not in use. Choose one with anti-skid foot pads like this one to prevent any accidents.
Sink Caddy
Keep your sponges, brushes, and dish soap neatly organized with a sink caddy. Not only will this help in decluttering your sink counter, but it will also keep your sponges and brushes dry and germ-free by allowing them to air dry.
Fridge Storage Bins
Keep your produce fresh and organize with these clear storage bins. This fridge storage bins from Zijund comes in 14 packs of bins and lids. It comes in different sizes of large (2 pieces of 12×12×3.75 inch), medium (4 pieces of 10.5×3.8×3.5 inch) and small (8 pieces of 5×3×3 inch).
Reusable Produce Bags
Let’s save the earth and lessen our usage of plastic bags with these reusable produce bags. They’re eco-friendly, easy to clean, and keep your fruits and vegetables organized. These produce bags from Ecowaare comes in three sizes, large, medium and small.
