Create a Work Flow
Before you start to organize, stop and think about how you use your kitchen. Do you tend to cook in a certain area? Do you use the counter to store bills? Is it a place where you socialize? You’ll want to set up your kitchen to meet all of your needs.
Clean and Sort
A good rule of thumb is: if you haven’t used it in over a year, you’re likely to never use it again. Get rid of those items. Donate them to your local Goodwill, or a friend, family member, or neighbor who might need it.
Have multiples of several items, such as can openers, cheese graters, or spatulas? Narrow it down to one or two that you frequently use. Donate the others.
Small appliances that you don't use frequently, such as crock-pots, juicers, and bread machines, can be stored in a hall closet, utility room, or the garage.
Storage Tricks
Store baking pans in the oven. Just don’t forget to remove them before pre-heating!
Nest smaller items inside larger ones. This works especially well for bowls, pots, and pans.
Hanging baskets are a great solution for storing fruit, vegetables, and small
kitchen items.
Space Saving Products
Hanging Baskets
UsefulThings.com offers 4 styles of Hanging Baskets. Choose between the Copper 3 Tiered, 3 Tiered Chrome, 3 Tiered Bronze, and the 3 Tiered Nickel Hanging Baskets to free up space where you need it most.
Collapsible Silicone Funnel
Don’t waste precious space in your cabinets with bulky funnels. This Collapsible Silicone Funnel expands to 4″ diameter by 4″ tall with a 7/8″ spout. When you’re finished using, simply collapse the funnel and store it in even the smallest of drawers. $8.95.
Collapsible Silicone Colander
Colanders also take up a ton of space, but this collapsible version ensures compact storage. When expanded, it has a 2 1/2 quart capacity. $23.95.
Cutting Mats
Cutting boards can take up a lot of space, especially if you have one for fruits and veggies, one for meat, one for fish, and one for bread. Try using these ultra slim and portable color-coded cutting mats instead. Use one color for each food group, and you won’t have to worry about contaminating your food. Plus, these flexible mats will fit nearly anywhere, and they are dishwasher safe. $9.95 for a set of 4
Folding Grater
Chunky box grater taking up precious space? The innovative design of this grater will save you time and space. The Folding Grater folds flat for easy storage, but expands into a V shape for quick and stable grating. The grater disassembles for easy cleaning and is dishwasher safe. $10.95
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