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Have you ever wondered where to put things in kitchen cabinets? Maybe you’re not sure how to keep your kitchen organized or where all the stuff should go. This post goes into detail about how exactly to organize your kitchen cabinets.

As a professional organizer, I love organizing kitchens!

A kitchen should be one of the most structured spaces in a home because it serves the specific purpose of providing meals for a family. It is also the center of household activities for most families so it’s important that you organize your kitchen for success before it’s inundated with other household clutter.

Keep on reading to learn how to map out every zone in your kitchen and where to put things in kitchen cabinets to maximize organization and efficiency.

If you prefer to watch my YouTube video on how to map out every zone in your kitchen and learn where to put things in your kitchen cabinets, click the video below. Otherwise, keep scrolling to read on!

First Things First: Identify Your Kitchen Work Triangle

The most frequently used space in your kitchen will be within the work triangle. According to the definition, a kitchen work triangle is a concept used to determine efficient kitchen layouts that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

The 3 points of the triangle are made up of the sink, stove, and refrigerator.

Start by identifying those three areas (sink, stove, and refrigerator) and draw imaginary lines connecting them to make a triangle. See the image below.

If you have a galley kitchen or if your stove/sink/fridge are next to each other, you will need to rely heavily on modifications like adding extra wall storage and working surfaces.

If you have a small kitchen, I recommend watching my YouTube video on how to maximize space in a kitchen or reading the blog post on the same topic.

Identify the 7 Most Common Zones in Your Kitchen

Once you know what your workspace is like based on the kitchen triangle, the next step is to divide your kitchen into 7 zones. These zones include:

I recommend that you mark these zones with sticky notes while you are putting things in your kitchen cabinets. This will help you start organized and it will create a nice flow.

Now that we have the foundation established, let’s dive into where to put things in kitchen cabinets.

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Zone 1: Everyday Dishes and Utensils

You will want to put the everyday dishes and utensils to the right of the dishwasher or above the dishwasher. If you don’t have a dishwasher, use the sink instead.

The reason you do this is because it makes unloading the dishwasher or sink easy and practical.

Where to put everyday dishes and utensils:

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Zone 2: Tools for Cooking

I recommend that you put tools for cooking very close to the stove. This can be in a drawer that is right next to the stove. If you are right-handed, place them in a drawer on the right and if you are left-handed, place them in a drawer to the left.

If you have a small kitchen without a lot of drawer space, consider getting a pot rack (like the one below).

Where to put tools for cooking:

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Zone 3: Baking Supplies (non-food)

Baking supplies should be close to the oven. Since the oven is the main source for those who bake, it works best to store those supplies as close to the oven as possible.

Baking Supplies (non-food):

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Zone 4: Tools for Preparing Meals

There are three stages in the food preparing process:

  1. Preparing the meal
  2. Cooking the meal
  3. Serving the meal

Your prep area is going to have all the tools you need when preparing the meal. You will want the prep tools in the largest area within your kitchen work triangle.

Tools for preparing meals:

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Zone 5: Serving and Entertaining Items

The next step for where to put things in the kitchen is establishing a place for serving items and entertaining items. This could be special trays or dishes for holidays or parties. Basically, you don’t use items these frequently and therefore they should not be in the main work triangle.

Serving and Entertaining Items:

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Zone 6: Food Storage

This area is for anything you use to store leftovers or to prepare lunches. Store those items near the refrigerator. Having it close to the fridge makes it easy to grab a container for leftovers and stick it directly in the fridge.

This stuff should not be in the main working zone.

Food Storage:

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Zone 7: Cleaning Supplies

The last zone for where to put things in kitchen cabinets is cleaning supplies. Typically, this type of stuff goes underneath the sink. This is easy because it’s close to the water source.

Also, under the sink is not an area where you want to store dishes for cooking supplies because it is typically dirty down there with potential water leaks.

Cleaning Supplies:

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How to Organize Kitchen Cabinets

Many home cooks have a plethora of items to store in their kitchen cabinets. And the various sizes, shapes, and categories of items can make cabinet organization a challenge. However, keeping your kitchen organized is crucial. It can help you save money, as you’ll know what you have and be less likely to buy duplicate items. And it can save you time when cooking, meal planning, and making the grocery list. Plus, it can make cleaning the kitchen much easier when everything has a designated place.

Here are some simple and helpful tips on how to organize your kitchen cabinets and keep them organized.

Declutter Your Kitchen Cabinets

Decluttering your kitchen cabinets is the first step to getting yourself organized. Do this even before purchasing cabinet storage solutions or trying to rearrange items.

First, make sure you have a trash bin and a box for items to donate (or sell) nearby. Then, take everything out of your cabinets. Go through each item and either put it in the trash, donate/sell boxes, or keep pile. Remove the trash and your boxes of items to get rid of before you begin to address your keep pile.

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Categorize Your Kitchen Items

Now it's time to organize the contents of your kitchen cabinets that you're keeping. The goal is to categorize items in a way that makes sense for how your household uses the kitchen. Don't be overly concerned with appearance; function is most important for a kitchen cabinet.

Most people prefer to separate the food items from the cookware/dinnerware in their kitchen cabinets. So right away you can divide your items into these two groups. Then, subdivide the groups from there.

For instance, the edible items can be subdivided into drinks, baking ingredients, snacks, canned goods, and whatever other food you keep. The cookware/dinnerware can be subdivided into pots and pans, cooking utensils, cutting boards, plates and bowls, glasses and mugs, and more. The specifics are entirely up to you, but the endgame is to keep each subcategory together once you return everything to the cabinets.

The Spruce / Margot Cavin

Assign Items to Kitchen Cabinets

Before you put everything away, step back, and evaluate how you use your kitchen. You'll want all of your kitchen items as close as possible to where you most often use them. Don't hesitate to change the location of where you previously stored items. For instance, you don't have to keep your cooking spices in the pantry if they would be more convenient for you in a cabinet next to the stove.

Furthermore, strategically plan how you'll position items within each cabinet. For example, say you've decided to dedicate a cabinet to all of your drinking glasses and mugs. If you drink coffee every day and have a glass of wine only about once a month, you don't need to put both types of glasses upfront within the cabinet. You can push the wine glasses to the back, so the coffee cups are more convenient for you to reach. Take the same approach for your everyday dinnerware and utensils versus items you only use on special occasions. And remember you don't have to put everything back into your cabinets. Some items might be better placed on your kitchen counter or elsewhere to free up cabinet space.

As you assign your items to cabinets, consider what's best to store in upper cabinets versus lower cabinets.

The Spruce / Margot Cavin

What to Store in Upper Cabinets

The following kitchen items are ideal to store in upper cabinets:

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What to Store in Lower Cabinets

The lower cabinets are a good place for these items:

The Spruce / Rachel Vanni 

Maintain Your Cabinet Organization

After putting in the effort to organize your kitchen cabinets, you have to make sure everyone in your household keeps them organized. Ensure that everyone knows where the items should go. And consider labeling containers, storage bins, or even the cabinet doors themselves if it helps everyone to follow the system.

Also, try to keep everything neat when you put it away. For instance, turn food labels so they're facing out. And stack dinnerware according to type and size. Doing so can encourage you and others to keep the cabinets looking tidy.

Finally, plan to go through your kitchen cabinets for decluttering and organizing at least once or twice a year. Make sure you're not hanging on to expired food—or food you're just not going to eat. And get rid of kitchen items you haven't used. The more often you do this, the more functional and beautiful your kitchen will be for you.

The Spruce / Rachel Vanni 

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Rational use of furniture in the kitchen to quickly and easily find the items you need

Every housewife wants order to reign in the kitchen so that everything you need is at hand during cooking. The kitchen is not just a room, albeit a small one, it houses various household appliances, utensils, food and much more. Many people think where to place all this, how to arrange it so as not to clutter up a small space? nine0003

Convenient organization of cutlery and jars with spices using a divider in a small drawer

To make the kitchen cozy and work a pleasure, they began to produce kitchen sets, where cabinets have special fillers - dryers, baskets that slide out, carousels, other unique details. All this allows you to arrange dishes and other items in their places.

Kitchen cabinet with dividers for cutlery

There is another interesting attribute, it is placed under the sink - special mesh baskets. Previously, pipes prevented the full use of the interior space, but modern models are fixed on the walls of furniture, they are put forward and used for their intended purpose.

Mesh baskets under the sink for convenient storage of various kitchen utensils

Many people have a pencil case in the kitchen to save space, place a mesh device in it. There will fit retractable baskets, and put everything in them - dishes, pans, pots, cutlery. Downstairs between the lower kitchen cabinets, arrange a place for bottles and store vegetable oil, vinegar, wine and more. nine0003

Kitchen cupboard with drawers for jars and bottles

Kitchen cupboards can be filled in various ways. In modern corner headsets, an innovation has appeared - a rotary carousel. It is usually placed in hard-to-reach places and stores pans, pots and other utensils. These are rounded shelves fixed around an axis. The carousel is located in the lower cabinets and in the upper ones. The fixation scheme is changed.

Swivel carousel for corner cabinet in the kitchen - a convenient place to store and use dishes 9Ol000 : Ergonomics by Blum

Pull-out mechanisms and their advantages

Convenient pull-out system for kitchen appliances built into the lower cabinet

When there is not enough space in the kitchen, it becomes a real headache. No matter how good the headset is, no matter how many lockers and compartments there are, there will never be enough free space. It is not always easy to get things inside the boxes. As they say, if you don’t dig everything, you won’t get it. To solve the problem, retractable systems were invented. This includes baskets, boxes, other devices. This makes it possible to place more utensils than in ordinary furniture. They are located in any free place, even hard-to-reach. If earlier the space where the bin is located could not be used, then with such a system it becomes functional. nine0003

Household chemicals and a trash can in the cupboard under the sink

Interestingly, pull-out structures, in addition to their direct purpose, can have a completely different property - a pull-out table can be built into a large table or a cutting board can be adjusted deep into the countertop.

Handy drawers with cutting board and hidden set of knives

This system has many advantages.

By placing a pull-out system in the kitchen, you will have order, you will cook with pleasure.

Smart storage drawers that keep every item in its place

Kitchen accessories: an exciting variety

White kitchen with kitchen storage drawer

Proper organization of space in the kitchen is a laborious process. In most cases, the arrangement takes a lot of effort and money. It is important to consider everything: colors, multifunctional kitchen set, finishing materials, dining area, household appliances, textiles, furniture. The main thing is that everything is in harmony, it is cozy and comfortable. It is in the kitchen that we gather at the table with the whole family, share the events that took place during the day, and receive guests. nine0003

Black corner kitchen with the correct filling of the lower and upper drawers

Various accessories play an important role in the arrangement.

Designation Application
Cutting boards, bread box, shelves, racks, fruit bowl, candy bowl, spice jars, dish dryer, cutlery trays, etc. This is a must for any housewife. Drainer. Made from metal or plastic. It occupies a leading position in kitchen accessories. It can be as a separate item - it is hung on the wall or placed in the right place, or placed inside the cabinet. Another detail is the tray where cutlery is stored. The material from which it is made is metal or plastic. It is located in a drawer. nine0084
Plates, cups, spoons, forks, knives, spatulas, whisks, rolling pins. Items should not only be reliable and comfortable, but also be in harmony with the overall style and environment. Frying pans and pots can be purchased as a set or purchased separately. Now in stores there is a huge assortment of various utensils, choosing the right thing is not difficult. The main thing is that it be of good quality.
Kitchen island. Such an innovation as a kitchen island is just beginning to appear in modern houses and apartments. But for a long time and successfully used in the kitchens of various cafes and restaurants. No need to look for a frying pan or pan anymore, the dishes will be literally at hand. The element is a tripod that is mounted to the ceiling, it has hooks, and the dishes are hung from them. nine0084
Cutting boards, grater, bread box, fruit bowls. This kitchen utensil is always in use. There should be several boards - for meat, fish, bread and vegetables. A grater is also an indispensable thing. Get a regular or so-called professional one, which is used by culinary masters, or you can choose with containers and various nozzles. The original bread box will become an integral part in decorating the kitchen. It is made of wood, plastic, glass, stainless steel. The best option would be a wooden model. A vase for fruits, or a fruit bowl, is able to decorate any room. nine0084

Kitchen furniture in the kitchen

White kitchen furniture with upper cabinets up to the ceiling

How well you choose furniture for the kitchen, you will feel comfortable in this room, and it will be convenient for you during the cooking process. Furniture, arranged correctly, simplifies the process of cooking, and cleaning is minimized. Furniture items should be light in color. It is better if the upper kitchen cabinets are up to the ceiling, this will increase the space and accommodate more utensils. nine0003

Non-standard small modern kitchen

In small rooms, two large cabinets will look better than several small ones. In the dining area, preference should be given to a round table. It is desirable to put pencil cases in the corners. If the headset is angular, then the cabinets should be narrow, and the facades should be sliding.

Place railing systems on the wall between the worktop and the upper cabinets, it is convenient to place mugs, towels and other accessories there. Even if the kitchen is small, there must be a sofa or couch. nine0003

Small cozy kitchen with railing system for small items

How to organize storage

Large tall cabinet with drawers for storage in the kitchen

There are many items stored in the kitchen, which makes it difficult to figure out where everything is. How should everything be stored correctly in order to simplify the work? Let's talk about ways to improve the situation. You can use roof rails (small pipes of various widths). Various hooks, modules, jars for seasonings and spices, etc. are produced for them. Place retractable structures in corner sets. nine0003

Proper placement of crockery in a corner cupboard for easy retrieval

In order for drawers to be organized, it is necessary to install dividers or inserts, then items will lie in place. There is a space between the wall and furniture, mount a rack with shelves and dividers there. Who likes to craft, make small narrow shelves. Place containers of the same size on them. Install fasteners or hooks on the inside of the facade, store the necessary items there. To make better use of the space between the countertop and cabinets, install perforated panels instead of an apron. This will allow you to place a lot of different little things there. nine0003

Dividers for plates according to their size

How to save space

Variety of possible fillings for kitchen furniture

If you have a great imagination, you can come up with many ideas to save space. There is not enough space in the drawers, build a kind of stand, hang tools on it. When preparing several dishes, place the cutting board on the sink for convenience. Attach shelves for cups and glasses to the wall. To save space on the table, place the knives on magnetic tape. Use magnets to hold spices on the refrigerator door. nine0003

Magnetic knife strip for a modern kitchen

Replace conventional shelves with a pull-out system. Small shelves for small items are placed both on the wall and on the inside of the facade. For covers, make a crossbar and attach it to a door or wall. Put things that you rarely use on shelves placed under the ceiling. There are many options, come up with your own.

Great space saver for kitchen corner cabinet

How to keep organized

To keep the kitchen in order and not have to spend a lot of time cleaning up, wash the dishes, clean the stove, wipe the tables, in general, tidy up immediately in the process of work. This will save a lot of time. Use a range hood during and after cooking. This will get rid of bad odors. To get a pleasant aroma, set fire to the peel of an orange or lemon.

Kitchen hood to clean the air of smoke, burning and odors

Systematically defrost and clean the refrigerator. To neutralize odors, wash it with regular baking soda. Keep food in place and discard spoiled food, do not store wet food in it. nine0003

A clean refrigerator is the key to good storage of your food

Wet clean frequently. Properly store kitchen utensils. Stock up on cleaning products, sponges, rags, napkins and paper towels. General cleaning should be carried out twice a month. Be sure to ventilate the room. Make it a rule not to put off cleaning until later, then the kitchen will be clean and tidy.

Detergents under the sink to clean and tidy

Beautiful and comfortable, sparkling clean kitchen

Video: Ergonomics by Blum

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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. nine0003

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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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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 convenient gadget into a real kitchen decoration. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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 roof rails - 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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. The latter option is ideal for a kitchen with small narrow sets, where every square centimeter is valued.

Cutting board storage in the kitchen can also be turned into a decoration - although for this they must look appropriate. Place them on hanging hooks along the walls. If this approach does not appeal to you, use drawers with dividers or give them a separate shelf in a closed cabinet. nine0003

DIY! You can fix the office paper divider on the inside of the cabinet and put the boards there. True, experience suggests that this technique is convenient only for plastic boards.

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