How to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets Like a Pro
Most of us put up with cluttered kitchen spaces for far too long, but with a few simple changes, you don’t have to. If you’re looking for a kitchen that meets all your needs, here are a few simple steps to help you get organized
To Start: Assess Your Kitchen Needs
Before you start dealing with the clutter, we recommend taking a step back to assess your kitchen and how you use it.
Maybe you make coffee every day, you’re a very frequent baker, or you spend most of your time in the kitchen making school lunches. Perhaps your coffee machine is stored far from your mugs, your baking ingredients are hard to access, or your lunch items are scattered around the kitchen? Start thinking about how to make the most frequently used items more accessible and how to streamline your time in the kitchen.
Maximize Vertical Space
Take a closer look at the inside of your kitchen cabinets; you might notice a lot of unused vertical space between the shelves. To change this, you can move or add shelves. And if your shelves don’t move, utilize risers to add another level of storage for mugs, spices, or anything else you’re running out of space for.
Create a Container System
Decanting bulk ingredients into aesthetically pleasing containers will clear up awkward packaging and give you easier access to frequently used items. People commonly decant baking ingredients, pasta, or rice. Some items may not be worth the effort; it all depends on the quantities you buy and how well the existing packaging fits into your kitchen. For example, it’s very convenient to decant spices if you buy them in larger bags, but not as much if you buy them in smaller jars.
Starting From Scratch?
If you’re designing your kitchen, it's a good opportunity to implement useful organizational features. A narrow sliding cabinet, like the one above, is an efficient way to store cooking utensils or ingredients. You can also opt for features like sliding pullout cabinets for waste bins or an appliance garage to store large kitchen tools that you don’t use daily, like standing mixers, air fryers, or blenders.
Whether you’re thinking of a new kitchen or just looking for a quick fix, the experts at Selba can help. Contact us today to get started.
