Neat Ideas To End Kitchen Clutter
There are two approaches to take with a kitchen you’ve outgrown – remodel or make better use of existing space. You might find that organizing cupboards is all it takes to turn your cluttered kitchen into a model of efficiency.
The principles of storage are simple: keep items close to where they will be used and store according to frequency of use.
Organizing your kitchen calls for a three-pronged attack:
- analyze the storage space
- eliminate clutter
- organize the items remaining
If space is at a premium, consider open shelves, rolling carts, wall space, cabinet doors and the countertops as potential storage areas.
A rolling cart or island provides extra storage space and an additional work surface.
If the existing storage is sufficient but poorly utilized, a carpenter can create built-in space savers at a reasonable cost. Take a look at your cupboards and use a little creativity to solve the problem of “dead” space. A broom cupboard, for example, may be more efficient as a pantry. Sliding shelves are an efficient way to organize dry goods and pots and pans, and are easily installed.
Another option is to make the broom closet do double duty by having a wire shelving unit installed on the inside of the door. These units are deep enough to hold soup cans or household cleaning products and can provide a lot of found storage space.
Large sliding drawers, custom-made to fit around the pipes, can make use of awkward spaces under the sink. Similarly, installing turntables or pull-out shelving in corner cabinets can double your storage space.
Cookie sheets, trays and baking pans can tuck away neatly in vertically-divided storage organizers, either portable or built in.
In the upper cabinets, portable kitchen organizers are an effective, inexpensive and quick way to utilize all available storage space. Adjustable and two-tier drawer dividers can help organize the clutter in kitchen drawers. Inserts are available to organize cutlery, cooking utensils and spices.
When combined with a little planning and creativity, built-in and portable organizers can be the solution to your kitchen clutter.
Courtesy: Homeservice Club