20 Kitchen Organization Tips That Save Hours Every Week

Cooking can quickly become a hassle, especially when you’re making large batches. This article aims to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time eating with 20 kitchen organizing tips. With these simple tricks, you can make cooking time more enjoyable and exciting.

1. Use Clear Storage Containers

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Using clear storage containers will save time. They allow you to see what’s inside as soon as you look at them, making them more convenient than bags and boxes.

2. Declutter Regularly

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To help keep your kitchen clean and organized, check your kitchen for expired foods, unused gadgets, and duplicate items.

3. Label Everything

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Labeling cabinets and drawers is also important to know where things are in your kitchen. You can also label containers in your fridge. This keeps everything organized by allowing you to put things where they need to be.

4. Utilize Drawer Dividers

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Drawer dividers help prevent your utensils from jumbling together. They also keep things in place, allowing you to grab what you need faster.

5. Store Frequently Used Items at Eye Level

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When organizing your kitchen, store frequently used items at eye level. This will prevent you from wasting time rummaging around your cabinet.

6. Keep Countertops Clear

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Countertops are not just for storage. They also serve as a cooking prep station. Keep them clean and clear to maximize your workspace.

7. Make Use of Vertical Space

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Install kitchen shelves or cabinets. Use the space on top of your kitchen counters. This provides more storage space to organize your kitchen essentials.

8. Hang Pots and Pans

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When storing pots and pans, look for hooks from which to hang them. This makes them more accessible and clears up cabinet space for other things. 

9. Zone Your Kitchen

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Create zones in your kitchen to help streamline your workflow and lessen the time moving around. One zone can be for cooking, the other for baking, and another for prepping.

10. Start a Pantry Inventory

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Start an inventory of your kitchen, taking stock of everything so you won’t buy duplicate items, and ensure you always have enough ingredients.

11. Install a Lazy Susan for Hard-to-Reach Places

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We don’t mean an actual lazy person named Susan. It’s a rotating tray that you can install for corner cabinets. This allows you to store items without extending your arm to grab something. All you need to do is spin the tray.

12. Put a a Magnetic Knife Strip

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Installing a magnetic strip frees up counter space while also keeping knives stored safely and within reach.

13. Invest in Over-the-Door Racks

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Over-the-door racks are a fantastic way to save cabinet space. They can store smaller items for easier access. 

14. Group Similar Items Together

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There’s a good chance there are items in your kitchen that are similar, such as canned goods or baking supplies. Group them together so you don’t need to move from one spot to another.

15. Organize Fridge with Bins and Zones

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Take a look in your fridge. If it looks like a mess, use bins to keep it neat and organized. It also helps to create zones, so you know which produce goes where.

16. Use Under-Shelf Baskets

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Shelves already provide a good amount of storage space. Using under-shelf baskets maximizes the otherwise space.

17. Install Cabinet Door Organizers

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You can even maximize your cabinet doors by installing organizers. This adds a place to place smaller items, such as mugs, measuring cups, and more.

18. Utilize a Spice Rack

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A spice rack separates your spices from other ingredients, making it easier to grab one or two in just one move.

19. Use a Rolling Cart for Extra Storage

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Rolling carts provide a way to move around your utensils or ingredients, keeping them always within reach. They also offer extra storage. 

20. Tiered Shelving in Cabinets

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With tiered shelves, you can see everything inside your cabinet. This ensures you won’t forget any items stored at the back.

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