How to Organise and Maximise Your Kitchen Storage

Are you tired of a cluttered kitchen? Do you struggle to find what you need when cooking or meal-prepping? You're not alone. A well-organised kitchen makes cooking and meal prep easier, saving time and reducing stress. We share practical tips and strategies on how to organise kitchen storage. Whether you have a small or large kitchen, you'll learn how to declutter, prioritise, and strategise your storage solutions to create a functional and modern kitchen design.

Assess Your Current Kitchen Storage

First, take inventory of all the items in your kitchen to understand what you have and need to store. You can then identify which items you use frequently or rarely. This can help you prioritise which items should be easily accessible and which you can keep in less convenient locations. After identifying your most-used items, evaluate your current storage solutions and identify any problem areas. You may need more cabinet space or better organisation in your drawers. By assessing your storage needs and identifying problem areas, you can plan how to organise your kitchen storage and maximise the available space.

Declutter and Prioritise

Once you've identified your problem areas, it is time to cut down on the things you no longer need. Decluttering and organising your kitchen can be daunting, but it can become manageable with a few tips and strategies. When decluttering your kitchen, choose one area to focus on at a time, such as a drawer or a box, and stick to it to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Check if the item is broken, no longer able to be used, or a duplicate. While it is up to you to decide what to throw out, it can be helpful to consider the purpose and usefulness of each item and its place in your kitchen to determine whether it is worth keeping. Organise your kitchen storage areas one at a time with slow and steady progress so you stay motivated to keep moving forward and on to the rest of the room.

Make the Most of Existing Space

One way of maximising and organising your kitchen storage space is to assess viable areas you can transform with easy hacks. For example, you can make the most of vertical space by installing shelves and hooks for hanging pots and pans, utensils, and other kitchen essentials. Use the insides of cabinet doors for storage by hanging organisers or hooks to keep frequently used items like measuring cups, spoons, or spices. Consider storing dry foods in separate mason jars. You can organise them on racks and access them easily when needed; it will also look aesthetically pleasing compared to a sea of mismatched plastic bags or boxes. By following these strategies, you can optimise the available space in your kitchen and ensure that everything is easily accessible when you need it.

Invest in Storage Solutions

Does it always seem like you can never find a place for your items? Investing in additional storage space will be beneficial. Consider increasing the size of your refrigerator and freezer to ensure you have enough room for all your groceries and leftovers. Use wide drawers instead of lower cabinets for added storage space that is easily accessible. Dedicating a cabinet for frequently used small appliances will keep awkward-sized units out of sight but close at hand.

Use available vertical space by mounting extra cabinets or shelves on a spare wall or splashback above the benchtop. Adding additional shelves to your cabinets can double the storage space while making it easier to organise and retrieve your items when needed. You can install various storage systems, such as pull-out pantries, corner units, and utensil organisers, to maximise space and keep everything within easy reach. 

Under-shelf hooks for glasses and mugs, hooks for hanging pots and pans, and racks and rails inside cabinet doors will be perfect for storing spices, utensils, and cutting boards. Investing in quality storage solutions can help keep a kitchen tidy and make cooking and meal prep more efficient. We recommend visiting a kitchen appliance showroom near you to view the storage options available.

 Say Goodbye to Cluttered Countertops

Use your kitchen efficiently and conveniently each time, unhindered by messy cupboards and counters. From installing quality kitchen cabinetry to providing modern appliances from renowned brands for new kitchen installations, Ezy Kitchens will work with you to create the kitchen of your dreams, with sufficient storage space for all your knick-knacks. Talk to our friendly consultants for more information on how we can help! 

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