How to arrange utensils in small kitchen
How to Organize Any Small Kitchen to Perfection
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Organizing a small kitchen may seem like an intimidating feat, but according to professional organizers, the task isn’t all that different from organizing a large kitchen. “The process is mostly the same,” Holly Blakey, a professional organizer at Breathing Room, says. “With small kitchens, the space just has to work a bit harder.”
Since storage space is limited in small kitchens, you’ll need to look for creative ways to make the most of what you have. And you’ll probably want to do a little decluttering, too. “Because space is limited, small kitchens require a bit more creativity,” Joanna Wirick, life and home professional organizer at Joanna Organize, says.
Thankfully, professional organizers have all kinds of small kitchen organization tips—and every single one of them is easy to pull off.
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Make life easier by decluttering before you get organized. “One of the most challenging parts of working with a small kitchen is not having enough storage space,” Marissa Hagmeyer, co-founder of NEAT Method, says. “So it’s important to go through your items to analyze what you actually need to keep there.”
Toss out broken and defective items, and get rid of anything you don’t use that frequently.
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Once you’ve narrowed down what you need to store, prioritize your essentials. You want the stuff you use every day to be neat, tidy, and easy to reach.
“When organizing a small kitchen, functionality must come first,” Wirick says. She recommends “finding homes” for essentials in this order: silverware, then dishes (plates, bowls, and cups), then cooking tools (spatulas, whisks, etc.), then pots and pans, and then finally, go-to appliances (like coffee makers and toaster ovens).
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In a small kitchen, your storage space may be limited. But the good news: a lot of kitchen essentials are stackable.
“Nest items as much as possible,” Wirick says. So neatly stack your plates, bowls, and anything else you can.
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One fun way to organize a small kitchen? Turn your prettiest pieces into décor. “Display what you can,” Wirick says. “Instead of tucking items away in cabinets, put your favorite pieces out on display (plates, bowls, cups, etc.). Open shelves (even in another room) are a great solution to small kitchen challenges.”
Hang your prettiest pans from a wall-mounted rack, or turn your boldest cocktail glasses into bar cart décor.
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Professional organizers love glass jars and decanters because they make it easy to store large quantities of small items.
“Decanting isn’t just for looks—it’s extremely practical in small kitchens when bulky boxes are taking up space,” Blakey says. She recommends using matching jars with color-coded lids.
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If you need to store a bunch of small items, lazy Susans—small, rotating trays—are a great option.
“The must-have product for organizing a small kitchen is the lazy Susan,” Wirick says. “They maximize small spaces and make items visible.”
And Blakey agrees, noting that lazy Susans are particularly great for small cabinets and tight pantry corners.
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When organizing your kitchen, consider which areas are easy to access—and store your must-haves there.
“It’s important to identify the ‘prime real estate’ areas of your kitchen, especially when you have a small space,” Hagmeyer says. “Once you identify those zones, you can place items you use more often into the zones that are more accessible.”
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Holly Blakey / Breathing Room
Drawers are an obvious place to store kitchen essentials, and drawer dividers can help you keep those essentials organized.
“I love drawer dividers because you get to customize the drawers based on what you have,” Blakey says. “They make a huge difference for drawers, especially with dishtowels or cooking utensils.
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Remember that shelves and cabinets aren’t the only storage spaces you have. Your countertops are also great for storing things—though Blakey recommends reserving that space for your essentials.
“Keep only essential appliances out on the countertop, like a coffee maker, toaster oven, and possibly a stand mixer,” she says. This will cut down on countertop clutter, keeping your kitchen clean.
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As you organize your kitchen, keep an eye out for duplicates—and ditch them immediately.
“Duplicates of cooking and prepping tools are an absolute no-no,” Wirick says. “Have one saute pan, one saucepan, one large pot.” After all, you need all the storage space you can get.
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Get creative when looking for places to store your stuff. Could you make the most of a cabinet door, or sneak spices onto your tiniest shelves?
“In smaller spaces (whether it’s a kitchen or closet), I love installing back-or-door systems to create extra storage space,” Blakey says.
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If your kitchen isn’t lined with lots of shelves and cabinets, consider snagging a kitchen cart. “Rolling carts allow you to create moveable, vertical space,” Wirick says. “They are perfect for paper products or pantry items.”
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Risers are like small staircases you can tuck inside shelves to store extra stuff. And professional organizers are big fans of them.
“With risers, you can create extra surface area in small spaces,” Blakey says. This storage must-have is particularly great for small items, like spices.
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If you’re still pressed for space after decluttering, take a good hard look at what you own. And consider getting rid of items that can’t multitask. “Keep cooking and prep tools that have very specific purposes to a minimum,” Wirick says. Single-function items—like garlic presses and waffle irons—can be a lot of fun. But unless you really need them, they’re probably not worth sparing space for.
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The space under your sink is full of storage potential, so be sure to make the most of it.
“Don’t forget about the area under the sink,” Wirick says. “Use a basket or two to keep cleaning products grouped together. You may be able to fit a bulky appliance or less-used item down there too.”
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Don’t be afraid to look outside your kitchen for storage space. “If possible, find an area near your kitchen (example: a nearby hall closet) to store appliances, large serving dishes, or any holiday-specific kitchen items,” Blakey says.
By storing these less-used items elsewhere, you can free up kitchen storage space for your must-haves.
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One not-so-obvious way to cut clutter in your kitchen? Take your trash out more frequently.
“If you buy anything that has excess packaging, like plastic or cardboard, discard the extra packaging immediately,” Wirick says.
“The few extra trips to take the recycling or trash out is well worth the extra space you’ll have.”
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Square footage may be limited in your small kitchen. But, there’s likely some vertical space you’re not taking full advantage of.
“Utilize vertical space,” Blakey says. “If you don’t have a ton of shelving space, create more with stacking bins, tiered shelves, or risers.”
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Holly Blakey / Breathing Room
Labels aren’t a must in your kitchen. But they’ll certainly make it easier to keep your space organized.
“We love adding labels, so you know exactly where everything goes,” Hagmeyer says.
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If you’re really committed to crafting a space-efficient kitchen, consider changing your grocery-buying habits. “Grocery shopping absolutely has to do with cluttering small kitchens,” Wirick says. “When space is limited, it’s important that you adjust your buying habits accordingly.
The few dollars you save when buying in bulk isn’t worth the extra clutter.”
She notes that bulk items often end up overflowing onto your kitchen countertops—and sometimes, they even end up in other rooms. “This creates visual overwhelm, which makes a small space feel smaller,” Wirick adds.
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When organizing your small kitchen, it may be tempting to buy every space-saving product you find. But experts actually advise against this.
“Often, buying too many of these clever space-saving products can actually be more of a hassle,” Blakey says. “It's best to take everything out, assess what you have, and then find products specifically for those items.”
Focus on using your space as efficiently as possible. “If you only use five spaces, purchasing that space-saving spice rack means less valuable space and more wasted space,” Blakey adds.
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As you organize your kitchen, think about how you actually use the space.
And build stations around your most common kitchen activities. “Create areas in your kitchen that flow well with how you spend time in your kitchen,” Blakey says.
She recommends storing coffee beans next to your coffee maker, spatulas near your stove, and lunch items together in your fridge. “Organizing is very family-specific,” Blakey adds. “And it will last the test of time if you create systems that work for how you live.”
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Once you’ve created a storage set-up that you feel great about, make sure your kitchen stays organized by committing to your system. “Even though your space may be small, organization still requires maintenance to keep things in order,” Hagmeyer says.
So stack your dishes every time you remove them from the dishwasher, and keep taking out your trash. “The good news is that once you have your systems in place, it should only take a few minutes here and there for touch-ups,” Hagmeyer adds.
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When organizing a small kitchen, effective, space-saving solutions are the key to ensuring it runs as smoothly as any other, regardless of its size.
And without the luxury of plentiful space, you must get creative with what you’ve got.
‘From deep wide drawers and pull-out shelving replacing standard cupboard interiors, to cleaning closets becoming pantries for tinned goods, open shelving for jars bottles and spices, even the smallest of kitchens can be well organized with some clever thinking,’ says George Forsyth, director of Drew Forsyth & Co.
Rule number one when organizing a kitchen whatever its size – don’t waste storage space on items you don’t need/use. With that in mind, decluttering is usually the best place to start when organizing a small kitchen in particular. Get rid of items you don’t use, don’t need or don’t want to eat (out of date? No, thank you). Once that’s done, you’re well placed to start thinking about how you want to store and organize what’s left.
Organizing a small kitchen
Below, we’ve gathered expert advice on organizing a small kitchen from professional organizers, designers and kitchen experts to help you maximize on form, function and feel-good factor in your small kitchen.
1. Create flexible zones
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When considering a kitchen layout, you may have heard of zoning. For example, the cabinets around the cleaning zone – the sink and dishwasher – will host cleaning products, kitchen towels and the waste bin, while cabinets and drawers around the oven and hob should contain pots and pans, and bakeware etc. If you have one, dry ingredients can be stashed neatly as part of organizing a pantry, but otherwise these should have their own kitchen zone, too.
This is an extremely efficient way of organizing a small kitchen, but when space and storage are at a premium, you’ll need to get a little creative.
Emma Cowburn, kitchen designer at Harvey Jones , says: ‘In small kitchens where zones are close together, or even cross over in some cases, it helps to break activities down even further; tea/coffee making zone, seasoning zone, baking zone and so on. Group necessary items together in containers or baskets, then move them around the kitchen as you need.
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2. Store occasional items elsewhere
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There’s no hard and fast rule that says all kitchen storage must be in the cooking zone, so think outside the small kitchen for items you don’t use every day.
‘I have a sideboard in the dining room, right next to my small kitchen, where I store my bulky Crock-Pot,’ says Alexandra, co-founder and interior designer at Clairrow . ‘I don’t use it every day and relocating it means I free up storage space.’
The same goes for surplus gadgets and utensils – place them in baskets to keep them neatly together and consider storing these on the top of tall kitchen cabinets if you have them. As for table linens, these can be kept together away from the work areas of the kitchen as part of your laundry room organization.
3. Keep countertops clear
When organizing kitchen countertops in a small kitchen, minimalism is key. Keeping them clear of clutter frees up cooking space and makes for a neat and tidy kitchen that’s easy to maintain.
A good rule to go by is to only keep out appliances you use daily – store the rest away. If bespoke cabinetry is an option, consider installing a countertop cabinet with doors that open to reveal your coffee maker, toaster, etc. When closed it creates an uncluttered look.
Grouping like items together on trays or in jars reads as one item on a countertop as opposed to several. Position your groupings in accordance with your workflow, condiments and seasonings by the cooker, for example. When deciding which everyday items to leave out on show, practicality is key, but it’s important they look the part, too.
‘It’s more than worth it to invest in and display everyday items that not only get the job done but look beautiful while doing it’, says Heather Hoerzen, design editor at Havenly .
4. Think vertically
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In small kitchens, storing items vertically rather than horizontally is a real space-saver. It makes them far easier to access, plus you’re more likely to fit in larger sized items.
‘We love to provide vertical storage for oven trays and chopping boards’, says Neil Matthews, director of kitchen designers Lewis Alderson . ‘To organize by size, or use, we like to include at least three divides, which creates four slots. They are especially useful for the outsized trays used in large range cookers, but I advise all my clients to have one as vertical storage is so multifunctional.’
As well as bespoke options, you can create the same effect with vertical separators when organizing kitchen drawers and organizing kitchen cabinets. It’s also a handy trick for storing pan lids – and one to bear in mind when organizing Tupperware, too.
5. Use drawers rather than cabinets
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If your cabinets are full, think about using drawers for items traditionally stored in cabinets – they’re perfect for organizing pots and pans, appliances, crockery, spices, etc. Not only does this open up your kitchen storage options, according to Tom Howley, design director at kitchen specialists Tom Howley , it makes for a better-functioning kitchen overall.
‘Kitchen drawers are essential when planning kitchen storage ideas, particularly a small kitchen, as they often offer maximum use of space. They can be tailored to your exact specifications, allowing easy access to kitchen essentials rather than delving into the back of bulging kitchen cupboards.’
While kitchen organizers like standard drawer dividers are essential when it comes to bringing order to kitchen drawers, consider bespoke inserts to maximize on space and keep items neat, tidy and easily accessible.
‘Niche inserts to hold chopping boards, for organizing spices, knife blocks, coffee pod refills and more are becoming increasingly popular,’ says Graeme Smith, head of retail and commercial design at Life Kitchens .
6. Opt for open shelving
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Wall cabinets can feel imposing, particularly in a small kitchen, but removing them to create an airier feel does pose a storage issue. This is where open kitchen shelving comes into its own.
When organized well, it can be a great way of injecting style and personality, while at the same time maximizing kitchen storage. It's also an undeniably handy place to position dinnerware sets, for easy access and for display purposes.
To keep shelves looking neat, tidy and well arranged, organize them by grouping items into clusters of odd numbers, ideally three items, and add different heights and sizes in each cluster.
'We often recommend pairing a large linear item like a cutting board with a horizontal item, such as a few stacked cookbooks. Then introduce a couple of sculptural items, such as a bowl of lemons or salt and pepper mills. Voila! Useful, organized and so pretty’, says Heather Hoerzen at Havenly.
Follow the rules for organizing deep pantry shelves for sized-up kitchen shelves, and keep the most-used items at the height that‘s easiest to reach.
7. Customize corner cabinets
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When organizing a small kitchen, every space needs to be usable space, including corners.
Sometimes awkward and hard to reach, they can be difficult for storing and accessing items, but if you’re clever, they can become an efficient space for storing bulkier kitchen items such as pots, pans and appliances.
‘Racks that slide along and out of the unit when you open the door make use of all available space in a user-friendly way, taking the stress out of heavy lifting from awkward angles and neatly displaying larger pieces like pots and pans,’ says Graeme.
8. Keep food in check
Small kitchens need a well-ordered – and space efficient – food storage system in place to ensure cooking tasks runs smoothly. Getting rid of bulky food packaging from items is a good place to start. Just as you would when organizing a pantry, transfer all your dried foods, nuts, cereals, flours, sugars, pulses and so on, into labeled, transparent containers. This makes it much easier to locate what you need, and you’ll be able to see when essentials are running low.
‘Keep a food inventory so that you only purchase items that you need, that way you won't overbuy products and overfill your cupboards’, advises home organizer Emma George of Declutter with Emma .
Arrange in height order and use the FIFO method: ‘first in, first out’, so the items with the nearest expiration dates always remain at the front. Pantry organizers such as risers, lazy susans and clear storage bins are great for keeping oils, condiments, spices and tinned food easily accessible.
When organizing a small kitchen, don’t forget to include organizing a refrigerator and organizing a chest freezer (which you may be storing in a garage) in your list of to-dos – they often get forgotten about. It may feel daunting but it’s time well spent; no more rummaging around for what you need saves time and effort, plus you’ll have a clearer idea of what food items are in there and when they need to be eaten.
9. Welcome portable workspace – and storage
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Overfilled drawers and cabinets are not conducive to a well-ordered small kitchen –or when you’re organizing a utility room – and can make for rooms that don’t achieve their potential.
Always start with decluttering tips so you’re not stashing more than you need to.
After that, if you’re short on storage space, don’t be tempted to cram everything in; consider flexible furniture, such as portable kitchen islands, instead.
‘Portable furniture is a helpful way to enjoy extra countertop or storage space as and when it’s needed’, says George. ‘A butcher’s trolley, for example, can be brought in for busy times, such as entertaining, then moved out of the way when more floor space is required.'
A neatly sized rolling cart can live permanently next to the dining table rather than in the kitchen. Store cereals and condiments in stylish containers on the top shelf for ready access, then hide bulk-buy tins and dried foods that you don’t need every day in baskets underneath.
10. Rack up a door or two
When it comes to organizing a small kitchen, utilizing the doors can go a long way towards keeping essential ingredients in order. A hanging rack provides single-row storage for oils, condiments and other everyday ingredients, ensuring they won’t end up obscured by other items.
It’s a great way of organizing herbs and spices, too, and door racks are also a boon when it comes to organizing under the sink.
Shelves of varying heights enable you to arrange efficiently: heavier, less-used items stored at bottom, more frequently used items nearer the top, ideally at eye-level.
How can I organize my small kitchen without a pantry?
To organize a small kitchen without a pantry, start by decanting your dried goods into clear transparent jars. This saves on space and also makes it easy to keep track of what you’re running low on. Position everyday essentials such as pastas, cereals, and pulses on open shelving within easy reach of the cook zone. Arrange in height order for an attractive display.
Drawers are the ideal storage option, pulling all the way out so you can see and reach what you need easily. In cabinets, pantry organizers such as risers, carousels and clear trays can make items more readily accessible. Door racks are also useful for storing spices.
Make sure everything is clearly labeled, and position taller items at the back.
For overflow items, consider utilizing storage space elsewhere in the home. You don’t need easy access to them every day, so surplus jars, tins and bags of dried goods can be stored in baskets and stored elsewhere, even outside of the kitchen altogether, in a dining room sideboard, for example.
How do I organize my kitchen with a small counter space?
To organize a kitchen with a small counter space, cut back on clutter. This makes for more usable workspace and an easier clean down afterwards, not to mention it looks much tidier, too. Only leave out appliances you use every day – stow the rest away and follow Marie Kondo’s tips for organizing a small kitchen and let go of any that haven’t been used in a year. You could also consider built in appliances, such as a hot water tap, to free up space.
Group smaller, like-items together on trays or in containers so they’re seen ‘as one’ and try to limit them only to attractive, everyday essentials.
Anything unsightly (think washing up sponges, soaps, utensils and dried food packaging) should either be stored away out of sight or placed / decanted into stylish storage.
Zone items to ensure an efficient workflow – utensils and spices by the cooker, for example – and consider investing in a butcher’s portable trolley to increase work and storage space, overall.
To ensure your counter space stays well-organized, set aside five minutes for a daily declutter going forwards – put dirty dishes in the dishwasher, wipe down sides and put things back where they belong.
how to place comfortably and beautifully
Given the amount of crockery and appliances in the modern kitchen, it can be hard to figure out how to organize it all. Which storage system to choose - open or closed? What to place on the countertop, and what in the tables and drawers? How to properly arrange the dishes so that it is not only convenient, but also beautiful? Here are some ideas that will help each thing find its place, and you - get rid of the mess.
Where to start?
With inventory and sorting dishes. First, sort out the plates, cups, glasses, cutlery. Keep as many kits in your kitchen as you need for everyday use. The rest is carefully packed and put away in the pantry.
Next, sort pots and pans, kitchen accessories, baking sheets, baking dishes, other utensils into groups. Remove unnecessary items for long-term storage, and if you do not plan to use them, get rid of them. Also throw away broken and worn dishes.
When planning how to lay it all out in the kitchen, use the following rules:
– Store similar items together.
– Locate them in close proximity to where they are used most often.
– Place frequently used dishes at the bottom and on the middle shelves, less used dishes at the top.
– Use dividers and organizers to keep organized.
Storage methods and ideas
Plates and serving utensils
Everyday plates should be at arm's length.
The most convenient places for this are a wire dryer above the sink, open or in a closet, and if you use a dishwasher, deep drawers next to it. Use dividers and coasters to keep your drawers organized.
Store festive porcelain together with serving utensils (salad bowls, gravy bowls, soup bowls) separately from everyday plates, for example, in a wall-mounted or free-standing display case with transparent doors. If there is not enough space in the kitchen, it can be installed in the dining room, living room. Also, stacks of plates and beautiful dishes look great on open shelves as decoration.
Cups and glasses
Keep the cups you use daily near your coffee/tea maker. To do this, put them in a wall cabinet, and if there is not enough space, hang them on hooks by attaching a horizontal railing. Everyday cups can also be stored in a special wire mug organizer or in a dish drainer by placing them above or below the plates.
Use beautiful cups and saucers to decorate open shelves and racks.
This is especially appropriate in kitchens in Provence and country styles.
Goblets and other glass look great in a wine cabinet or on a bar cart. In small kitchens, it is convenient to store glasses in hanging holders attached to the bottom of the cabinet.
Cutlery
For sets of spoons, forks, knives, purchase trays with dividers that are installed in the top drawer of the kitchen floor module. That way you keep it in order. In addition to cutlery, it is convenient to store small kitchen utensils in such organizers (openers, corkscrews, wooden spatulas, pastry brushes, etc.).
Another option is to store cutlery in a decorative basket on the countertop. But with this method, make sure that water does not accumulate in the container, otherwise the handles of the spoons and forks will darken.
Pots and pans
These are the bulkiest and heaviest items in the kitchen, organized by the lower cabinet shelves and deep drawers next to the stove.
They can be folded into each other or use dividers in the form of shelves. Consider installing a drawer organizer. It will help to use the most inaccessible places in the kitchen and significantly save space.
Pots with handles, stewpans, frying pans can be stored suspended on rails right next to the stove. This method is especially good for Teflon and ceramic dishes, as they are afraid of scratches.
Pot and pan lids
This is probably the most problematic type of dishes, for which it is difficult to find a place for it. Difficult, but possible. The most compact option is wall racks. Due to the vertical arrangement, they take up a minimum of space and place 5-6 lids at the same time. If you don't want to ruin your walls, use a table stand. It is convenient to store not only lids, but also cutting boards, flat dishes in it.
Another good place to store lids vertically is in the deep drawers of your floor cabinets. Separate a narrow compartment in them in front, and the problem will be solved.
The only condition is that the boxes must be at least 60 cm wide.
Trays, ovenware
If you have enough shelf height in floor cabinets, you can easily organize vertical storage of baking sheets in them, and with them other flat-dimensional items: trays, cutting boards, dishes, lids. It is enough to install and fix the wire separator.
Under ceramic pots, baking dishes, mortar, take the lower shelf or drawer of the floor cabinet. You can also place nested mixing bowls here. Don't forget the drawer under the oven - it will perfectly fit metal or glass baking dishes.
Kitchenware
This category consists of a large number of accessories, and so that they do not "scatter" around the kitchen, organize them into groups.
- Keep spatulas, tongs, skimmers, colander, ladles, kitchen hammers in the cooking area - in a basket or hanging on a durable metal rail specially designed for this purpose.
– Knives can be stored in several ways: in a cutlery drawer, in a special knife holder on the countertop, on a magnetic strip hanging next to the cooking area.
– Space can be allocated for cutting boards on the lid rack or tray holder. But those boards that you use daily are best stored leaning against a cabinet wall or an apron.
If all the dishes are well placed in their places, you will be surprised how much more convenient it will be to cook and how spacious your kitchen will be, even if it is small. Choose the storage systems that you like, and in the ROOMER furniture center you will find kitchen sets with a variety of interior filling options.
useful tips, general recommendations, photo examples
No matter how beautiful the repair in the kitchen is, if you don't keep it in order, you can't talk about the beauty of the interior. We have prepared for you more than a hundred ideas for organizing storage in the kitchen - from tips for choosing furniture to recommendations for folding packages.
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General Recommendations
How you organize your crockery, kitchen utensils, food supplies and all sorts of little things will make your job easier.
Before you start sorting your inventory, think about whether you have organized your storage locations correctly. We will give you some general recommendations. They will help you arrange your workspace as efficiently and ergonomically as possible.
Everything that you are used to using in everyday cooking should be at your fingertips. It is best to place dishes and kitchen utensils in cabinets at the bottom of the headset - so you can get everything you need as quickly as possible. In a small kitchen, organize the storage system in such a way as to maximize the use of the walls. Use hanging cabinets or open shelves.
Lifehack for a small kitchen! Is the area limited to a few squares? Order a headset with retractable panels. Yes, it will cost more than regular furniture. However, you will save space and conveniently place everything you need.
Items that you use more often should be placed closer to the edge of the shelves.
Use a couple of times a month - deeper. If you get something once a year, it’s time to think about whether you need it - perhaps it’s easier to free up space from an unnecessary food processor or service that has been gathering dust since the moment you bought it.
Pour all cereals immediately into airtight containers - this will prevent the appearance of food moths. If cracks appear on the dishes, throw them away immediately. This is not only a bad omen, but also a direct way to clutter up your kitchen.
And, of course, consider the most ergonomic working triangle - so that you can easily get any item in the kitchen. These seemingly simple rules will greatly facilitate cooking and maintaining order in the kitchen area. Now let's move on to more specific recommendations.
Choosing furniture: helpers in maintaining order
It's good if you have a spacious kitchen where you can place a huge corner suite with countless cabinets and shelves.
In this case, the issue of maintaining order and organizing storage is only in your accuracy: it is enough to allocate a separate container for each type of item.
It is more difficult if you have to decide how to fit everything you need into a standard kitchen in Khrushchev. However, in this case, there are inconspicuous helpers - furniture with hidden tanks.
Now we are talking not only about standard sets, where you can equip pull-out shelves that do not take up much space. Many furniture companies produce U- and L-shaped kitchens, in which the corners are decorated in a special way - in the form of shelves of complex shape. Thus, you can easily adapt a place for storage that used to be just idle.
Do you find this option boring? Order a headset, where a special rotating platform will be installed in the corner. Comfortable, ergonomic and very stylish.
If the kitchen has a lot of dishes, it makes sense to think about a pull-out rack.
When closed, it practically does not take up space, but all kitchen utensils are placed in it. However, an ordinary vertical dish rack with lower drawers can also be very convenient. In addition, such furniture is an excellent decoration for a kitchen in a classic style.
Need a place to store supplies or dishes that are not used too often? Think of a kitchen nook with drawers or a lift-up lid - convenient and no one will notice that there are more cabinets under the soft seats.
As you can see, furniture for storing dishes and other utensils is not only a set. Show your imagination and organizing order will become a pleasant and easy thing.
Wall storage
However, in a small kitchen it is not always possible to put something other than a headset and a small dining table. In this case, the walls will help you out! You can use them in many ways - not only to install wall cabinets.
For country-style kitchens, they can be replaced with open shelves.
True, keep in mind that the dishes displayed there must be beautiful and in perfect condition - which means that cleaning will have to be done regularly.
A handy feature for storing kitchen appliances is a perforated panel on the wall. It is easy to hang any kitchen utensils on it - from ladles to small pans.
Don't do it this way! Do not try to place all the dishes in the house there. There is a risk that under its weight the panel will simply collapse.
For cutlery, you can also use a magnetic panel - some people lay out whole pictures on it from forks and spoons, turning a handy gadget into a real kitchen decoration.
Shelves-pockets are good for storing plates, flat pans, pot lids. The latter are a real scourge of a housewife, as they are often in a complete mess and take up a lot of space. And in this way you can compactly place them on the wall.
Organizers for kitchen storage
Do not neglect the various organizers - plastic, wood, fabric, depending on the style of the kitchen.
They can accommodate both various little things or spices, as well as kitchen devices - sometimes even overall ones.
Go beyond standard wall organizers. Vertical models look interesting. We recommend taking those that rotate - they are much more spacious and more convenient.
Wicker baskets are also handy. They are made from various materials, so you can easily choose the option for your interior design. Baskets can be hung on furniture or household appliances - for example, on the side panel of the refrigerator.
Would you like to give your home a rustic charm? Place them on open or sliding shelves. It's both comfortable and stylish.
Boxes are an alternative. It is important to pay attention to quality here - standard cardboard used in rooms will not work. Under the influence of temperature extremes and high humidity, they quickly get wet. But plastic, metal or wooden are useful for storing all sorts of little things.
You can also make your own storage containers. For example, from old basins or cans. Drape them with a beautiful fabric that matches the interior of the kitchen. A hand-made decor element with useful features is ready! Accessories for organizing storage in the kitchen can be very diverse - the main thing is to find those that are convenient for you.
Household Appliances
Modern kitchens are full of gadgets: microwave ovens, mixers, toasters, food processors, and so on. It is quite difficult to place all this correctly.
First of all, think about what you really need and what should be put on the mezzanine or thrown away altogether. Decided? Let's talk about how to store it all. Does space allow? Equip the so-called functional cabinet (a term taken from professional chefs).
Most often, this is a vertical rack, which is reserved for storing small household appliances and large-sized dishes - baking sheets, baking dishes, meat grinders.
For spacious kitchens, you can also install a kitchen island, allocating space for gadgets in it. Comfortable, fashionable and practical.
If there is not too much space, try to create a niche - a cabinet hidden in the wall with shelves where you put all the appliances. Rank it by frequency of use.
On a standard headset, we recommend equipping a technical station - a small part of it, completely reserved for equipment. This approach will help you keep order and ensure the convenience of using household appliances.
By the way! Now there are many universal gadgets that combine the functions of several devices at once. We recommend gradually updating your technical arsenal - you will noticeably save yourself space.
As you can see, storing household appliances is not that difficult - unless, of course, you are a geek who dreams of collecting all the appliances, including an egg cooker, a banana slicer and a peeler.
Let's talk about dishes
Perhaps the most problematic thing is storing dishes in the kitchen. We offer you specific recommendations on how to conveniently place kitchen and dining utensils, while making it easier for yourself to put things in order. Let's start with the most cumbersome - how to organize the storage of pots, pans and lids.
If you have a lot of utensils with handles, use railings - special bars for hanging such devices.
By the way! Teflon and ceramic utensils should be stored this way to help prevent scratches.
The revolving display case is also handy, but not in every kitchen. But it makes it easier to access what you need, and you always see your entire range. Lids can be stored on the inside of cabinet doors - as long as they don't fit snugly into shelves. Install special fasteners or magnetic panels there - the order is observed, and the covers do not take up much space.
You can also order a special set with dividers - it will help you arrange the dishes according to size and not get confused in them. An easy and convenient way to keep order, but quite expensive. An alternative is to make your own divider using metal mesh. Lids are conveniently stored in a special Bloom mesh that clings to any vertical surface.
Experiment with the storage system for pans and pots in the kitchen - perhaps you will be comfortable with the usual vertical pyramid, assembled according to the principle of nesting dolls. For fragile dishes like glasses, we recommend using a vertical hanging organizer or purchasing a special stand. This will prevent fairly expensive utensils from being beaten regularly.
Design welcome! Sometimes a chandelier is used as a place to store glasses. Hang crystal glassware from it using special loops. When not in use they are a great and unusual decoration. True, if there are children in the house, this technique is not suitable - it is too traumatic.
Beautiful cups can be placed on open shelves. If you wish, make small separate shelves for each cup. In this case, it is not necessary to select the same dishes - it will be enough to withstand the general style.
Do you like country style? Carefully place them on a textile napkin in a wicker basket. There are many options - just show your imagination! The same is true with plates: find a convenient organizer or use plates as decoration.
Important! Never stack them simply vertically. Sooner or later, someone will put a smaller dish under a larger one, or try to pull out the base of the pyramid in a hurry. You risk losing most of the dishes at once.
Knives, forks and other cutlery are conveniently stored in special organizers. Make sure they don't accumulate water or dry the dishes thoroughly: the liquid may mold and the metal may darken.
Knives are most conveniently placed in special stands or on magnetic boards.
