​ Five Kitchen Organizing Tips

For many people, the kitchen is the hub and the heart of the home. During holidays, parties, and occasions, people tend to gather in the kitchen to chat.

Whether you live alone or with a large family, organizing the kitchen can be one of the most significant home organization projects. A tidy kitchen makes life easier, and it also frees you up to have more time with loved ones.

By taking a few simple steps, your kitchen can be ready for efficient meal preparation and its role as the family hub during the holiday season and beyond.

1. Embrace the Lived-In Look

If you are like most people, your kitchen is frequently in use. While it is important to keep it clean and hygienic is crucial, expecting perfection puts too much pressure on you.

Cleaning up as you prepare your holiday meal can save time, but it also helps to permit yourself to let your kitchen be a “work in progress,” especially during the holidays.

2. Store Frequently Used Items Near Where You Use Them

When it comes to organizing your kitchen, feel free to favor convenience. As Martha Stewart suggests, keep items near where you typically use them. For example:

Keep your coffee and tea service items together and near your coffee pot or kettle.

Keep knives and cutting boards near your food preparation area.

Dishwashing soap, sponges, and cleaning items may fit nicely under the sink.

This intuitive approach may make it easier to put items away after using or cleaning them. It also means you don’t need to spend extra time retrieving frequently used items.

Bonus Tip: Keep your most frequently used items within easy reach and store less frequently used things like the special occasion flatware in less convenient locations.

3. Organize the Drawers and Cupboards

Organizing the drawers and cupboards is generally one of the most time-consuming tasks when reorganizing the kitchen. Try these tips:

As mentioned, group similar things together with the most frequently used items in the most accessible places.

Look for attractive ways to store items that reflect your personality. For example, Thekitchn.com featured a stylish hack using Mason jars lying on their side to contain kitchen utensils within a drawer.

Consider using stacking bins to add custom shelves to your cupboards to keep everything visible and easily accessible.

4. The Functional is Beautiful

Look for ways to display your favorite functional items like pans, spice racks, potted herbs, fruit bowls, and utensils. This adds to a tidy but homey look. Just be careful not to expose consumables like oils and spices to excessive heat or light, which may cause them to degrade faster.

If you are short, keep a sturdy yet attractive step ladder handy. A step ladder that coordinates with the cabinetry adds a decorative touch beyond its practical function.

5. Consider Installing a Stylish Sliding Barn Door for Easy Access

When organizing your kitchen, it helps to consider your household’s day-to-day routine. Can someone come in to get a snack while you are cooking dinner? Do people gather to chat? If it is easy to go in and out without causing disruption, the entire space will feel and look more organized.

A sliding door is a perfect way to define the kitchen space without blocking the natural traffic flow. One of our stylish and distinctive barn doors also elevates a functional door into a conversation-inspiring feature.

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