How to organize everything in your kitchen cabinets so you can cook quickly and to your satisfaction

So, let’s get started! Here’s your roadmap: follow it to create a storage system that allows quick access to the ingredients and utensils you need.

Optimal placement of dishes and kitchen utensils on shelves starts… with clutter. Take everything out of the cupboards and drawers and don’t be afraid of the chaos you get into, it will help you appreciate the quantity of things.

Do you really need this herb and spice storage system? If so, why did it end up on the back shelf and why did you never use it? Should I move it somewhere else or just throw it away? You don’t need to delve into the essence of Marie Kondo’s system and decide whether each plate makes you happy – just honestly assess how much you need this or that item.

Divide all things into three groups: “keep,” “give,” and “throw away.” Without being too sentimental, get rid of everything that fits in the last two: even if the containers for storing spices look very cute, but turn out to be unsuitable for your cooking style, give them to a friend .

Divide the “keep” group into different categories: pots, pans, baking dishes, cleaning supplies, towels, cutlery, food and everything else. The preparatory work is completed – we move on to the practical organization of seasonings, spices and other products and the distribution of things between the cabinets.

Most kitchens have space issues – fortunately, they can always be overcome. We’ve already talked about devices and tips that help you gain extra space in your closets. Find out what tips might be useful to you. Do you already have spice storage devices, dividers and organizers? So let’s put things back on the shelves.

It’s best to store food processors, blenders and mixers at worktop height or slightly higher – this will make them easier to reach. For your peace of mind, keep all your appliance accessories nearby – nothing ruins the mood when baking a cake like searching for whisks that were once placed in a random drawer of a kitchen cabinet.

Small household appliances consisting of several parts can be placed in stackable containers. Consider keeping gadgets you use frequently, like a coffee maker, toaster, or blender that you need to make a smoothie every morning, on your desk, windowsill, or countertop.

When it comes to pots and pans, remember the main rule: what you use most often should be placed as close to the cooking area as possible, ideally next to the stove. A simple solution can be a pot organizer placed in the cabinet under the sink. Discover another tip: you don’t have to put everything in your cupboards. For example, a beautiful saucepan in which you cook porridge in the morning can be left on the stove – this way you will not only save time, but also gain a little extra space on the shelf.

First of all, divide it into two categories: for cooking and for serving the table. Gather your most used kitchen utensils, place them in a container or on a special cutlery rack and place them in the cooking area. The magnetic strip is perfect for storing knives: they will always be within reach and will not take up space in the drawer.

Put anything you rarely use in the cupboards. Not enough space? Explore different types of organizers – for example, there are two-tiered ones that double the space in your drawers and allow you to keep it in perfect order. More than once or twice you will congratulate yourself for investing in such devices – it is very pleasant to immediately get the item you need and not search for it by touch among many others.

Organizing products in the kitchen begins with the selection of their containers. Most housewives have a collection of mismatched containers and for them, we have bad news: most of them will have to say goodbye. Throw away any you don’t use, get rid of damaged ones, and save containers that you can stack without sacrificing valuable closet space. It may be worth purchasing new stackable containers designed to be stacked.

When distributing food, follow the same rule as when organizing dishes: everything you use daily should be in the middle, not on the lower or upper shelves. Use transparent containers to see their contents. To organize seasonings in the kitchen, purchase a rotating tray or simple container. Discover another tip: you can place bottles of oils, sauces and vinegars in low containers – so that drips from them do not stain the shelves.

A simple rule applies here: the closer they are to the sink or dishwasher, the faster you will complete daily cleaning. And of course, don’t forget that rarely used tableware, for example wine glasses, can be put away.

Most often, housewives store detergents under the sink. This is a good solution, but it has a “best enemy”: add a small shelf hanging over the door and place paintbrushes and bottles on it.

First, assess your supplies: Don’t you look like you’re packing a suitcase to go on vacation? If so, consider whether it’s time to get rid of something – even the most luxurious kitchen can be ruined by a single towel, gray from numerous washes. Have you thinned out your collection? Place oven mitts and tea towels in the cooking area, napkins and cutlery mats in the dining room.

Have you put things in their place? It is now necessary to check whether the kitchen cabinet organization plan has been established correctly. You don’t need to do anything special for this – just use the kitchen and note which decisions turned out to be successful and which ones should be reconsidered.

And finally, remember: the system you have organized must be supported. Return all items to their place and remember to clean the kitchen regularly. If you realize there isn’t enough space on it, do a second audit following the five steps – chances are you have some unnecessary items you should get rid of.

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