Keeping your kitchen tidy is not just about cleaning regularly, but also about adopting an effective organization strategy to help you maximize your cabinet and shelf space. Whether you’re working with limited room or a large kitchen, there are several clever organizing hacks to help you make the most of the storage space in your rental home’s kitchen.
The first thing to know about organizing a kitchen is that there should be a clear separation between the items you keep in your upper, lower, and shelves. Upper cabinets can house pretty dishes or glassware, or you can even display them on open shelves to add style to your kitchen. Meanwhile, it’s essential to organize all your food items by grouping items according to food or container type in the pantry. Lower cabinets should store heavier items like pots and pans, and don’t forget to install cabinet locks for safety.
Maximizing Space with Organizers
Once you’ve determined where to place your items, it’s time to implement an organizational strategy. Using silverware trays, knife blocks, and spice racks can keep your kitchen efficient. Organizing your spice cabinet with your favorite spices at the front and lesser-used items toward the back makes cooking easier and more enjoyable.
Repurpose Everyday Items for Storage
If standard kitchen organizers are too limiting or expensive, consider repurposing other types of organizers for use in the kitchen. For example, a simple magazine holder can also be used to store random items. They could also be used to organize cleaning supplies, with the most frequently used items placed in the front.
File folders are another item that can be found in both the kitchen and the office. Store baking pans, lids, and other miscellaneous objects neatly in a large, affordable metal file organizer that you can find in a cabinet. To secure the file rack, use hook-and-loop tape or a shelf liner with a rubber backing.
Creative Canned Food Storage
When dealing with canned goods, it may be quite a challenge to keep everything organized and visible. Wire shelving made for closets is one option for arranging canned goods. Wire closet shelves sometimes have a lip on the underside that, when tilted at a 45-degree angle, may double as a fantastic cabinet rack. The remaining cans will move downward as you use them up, so you can quickly monitor your stock. Never again will you have to dig through that disorganized cabinet for missing cans or guess what’s inside with this easy hack.
Use Tension Rods and Repurposed Items for Cleaner Cabinets
Using a tension rod inside a lower cabinet is an efficient way to keep cleaning products organized. Spray bottles and other items can hang on the rod, keeping your items off the cabinet floor and easily within reach.
By organizing kitchen shelves and cabinets, you can create a cleaner, more functional kitchen while avoiding buying unnecessary items. A little creativity can go a long way in maintaining an organized space.
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