How To Eliminate Kitchen Clutter

Here are several tips (from BHG) to help you eliminate kitchen clutter. I'm sure a few of them will work for you.

If your kitchen lacks built-in cabinetry, consider a stand-alone piece to increase the room's storage capacity. A freestanding armoire can show off your delicate dishware while lending warmth and charm in a contemporary kitchen.

Better Organize Cabinet Interiors

Conquer your undersink space with a simple solution. Keep your most frequently used items (dish soap, dishwasher detergent, sponges, and scrubbers) in an over-the-door wire organizer for quick access.

Put the toe-kick (the space between the cabinets and the floor) to work and install a shallow drawer in this underused space. Use the newfound storage spot to house kids' craft supplies or serving dishes and baking pans.

A typically overlooked spot where you will find kitchen clutter is the freezer. Stock your freezer with storage-smart ideas to make use of every inch of shelf space.

Use plastic baskets (an affordable organization tool) to store foods by type and put a labeled tag on each. Keep small adhesive labels and a permanent marker on hand to label individual containers.

Attach racks to the inside of cabinet doors to boost storage options. Be sure to allow enough clearance within your cabinets to allow the door to close completely. A narrow rack such as this one is ideal for keeping small jars in order.

Rolling carts serve a dual purpose as prep space and storage space. You can outfit cart shelves with bins for items such as potatoes and onions, and jars for dry foods such as rice and beans.

Add Racks And Other Accessories

Another helpful way to get rid of kitchen clutter is to make better use of your larger drawers. These drawers, outfitted with compartments, keep boxes and bags upright and organized.

Put your walls to work. Install a wire wall grid to keep kitchen tools handy. Turn a bare section of wall into a hook-and-hang center. For more storage, add accessories such as spice racks and cookbook holders

Store spice bottles on their sides with labels visible; lay them in shallow drawers instead of stacking them. The best location for spice storage is below a cooktop or to the side of a range. The flavor of spices stored above a cooking surface might be adversely affected by the heat.

Use full-extension drawer slides. Drawers and trays that extend fully allow the use of back corners without having to reach deep into cabinets to retrieve a pot or small appliance. You might prefer drawers because they save having to first open a set of doors.

Store shallow items, such as cutting boards and platters, upright. Even narrow spaces next to your range or your sink can be used in this manner. Use dividers to separate items for easier retrieval.

Add shelves or niches to the end of a cabinet run. The side of an island or cabinet is a prime spot for storing cookbooks and displaying kitchen collectibles.

In your pantry, group items by size. This is a good way to use space more efficiently, especially when you size shelves to fit the groupings.

Keep in mind, however, that grouping similarly sized items that serve different functions, such as tall cereal boxes and a blender, might take more time when you're searching for something.

Stale cereal and smooshed granola bars can make for a disappointing breakfast. Keep your morning staples fresher with sealed clear containers.

To help diminish your kitchen clutter, line up granola bars in baskets and fill lidded plastic containers with cereals, marshmallows, cookies, and other items that need to be tightly sealed for optimal freshness.

No pantry? No problem. Designate a niche next to your refrigerator as food staple central. Fill the space with shelves (a bookcase works well) and hang a tension curtain rod between the wall and the refrigerator, decked out with a curtain to match your kitchen decor.

When buying storage containers for baking supplies, keep in mind shelf dimensions and configuration. If the containers are too lofty, they won't fit, and if they're too small, you won't be able to store as much.

Organize The Contents

Grouping similar-size containers together helps maximize space. Clearly label containers to prevent ingredient mix-ups. Adjustable shelves will ease this problem.

While a deep pantry can hold more, a shallow pantry guarantees everything stays front and center. To use a shallow space efficiently, organize your goods by type so everything is at your fingertips.

Prioritize what you buy, so that your pantry doesn't become full with unnecessary surplus. Store extras in a lower-traffic area and keep a list of backstock ingredients on your pantry door.

On occasion, a product's original packaging is not conducive to long-term storage. Eliminate flimsy cardboard boxes and non-resealable bags from your pantry and store your food in a streamlined system.

Empty ingredients into air-tight storage canisters and cut out vital information from the packages (nutrition information, instructions, etc.) and tape onto the plastic containers. Be sure to locate the expiration date on the package and write it on the label.

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