Get Creative in Kitchen Organization

Large kitchens, small kitchens – whatever the size, almost everyone at some point wants a little more room. Or, if not added roominess, at least a better way to organize what you have. Creative ideas like these could be just the trick to help you free up valuable workspace: Crockpots don’t have to be just for cooking. They can also hold go-to utensils, such as wooden spoons and spatulas, in a convenient spot on the kitchen counter. Rein in the chaos of plastic containers. Store lids in a large plastic bag so you can see what you have at-a-glance – making it easier to match the lid to the right-size container. Use easy-to-grab bins or baskets to hold items in out-of-the-way spots, such as open spaces above cabinets or refrigerators. Repurpose desk organizers for your daily work at the kitchen sink. Hang them on a nearby cabinet or wall and use them to hold sponges, scrubbers, and dish detergent. Similarly, store rolls of aluminum foil and boxes of plastic wrap upright in a magazine file. Use a simple canning jar to hold measuring spoons and place it near the stove. Get those loose plastic bags out of your valuable cabinet space and push them into empty tissue boxes for quick retrieval without the clutter.