Helpful Tips to Make Kitchen Organization Easier
Would you like to reorganize your kitchen with small, practical tips? By applying these useful suggestions, you can eliminate the clutter in your kitchen for good!
We all want our kitchens to be tidy and organized. That's why we make our own plans and create different storage spaces for each tool in the kitchen. However, sometimes our organization can become chaotic due to poor arrangements. Organization expert Marie Kondo, through Cosentino, shares helpful kitchen organization tips to make our lives easier.
Would you like to reorganize your kitchen?
Organizing your kitchen properly will improve the well-being of both you and your home. By applying these useful suggestions, you can eliminate the clutter that builds up in your kitchen.
Keep only the essentials in your cabinets
If you find yourself emptying an entire cabinet just to reach a single pot or large pan, the first step is to simplify. You can start by weeding out tools and equipment you no longer use or need. According to Marie Kondo's KonMari method, before sorting through your tools, every drawer and cabinet should be completely emptied and thoroughly cleaned — then only the items you truly need should go back in.
Organize your storage spaces
The next step in effective kitchen organization is placement. You can tackle this task step by step. First, group all your cookware and tableware (pots, pans, plates, glasses, cutlery, tablecloths, etc.), then your cleaning products (cloths, dishwasher tablets, rags, etc.), and finally your food items (canned goods, fresh food, etc.). Place each category together in one area. For example, put your pots and pans in a large drawer. Store your cutlery and small kitchen tools in drawers. Also set aside a dedicated area for your cooking accessories and place them inside a container to save space. Pans with removable handles are especially practical for compact storage spaces.
Put everything back in its place
If your kitchen is small, make a point of putting every item back where it belongs after use. This will save you both time and space. Storage accessories will be a great help in achieving a better sense of order. Drawer dividers, plate racks, and removable trays will make organizing your kitchen much easier.
As a general rule, for easy access, place the items you use most frequently at waist and eye level — in other words, in ergonomic zones. Reserve the remaining space for tools you use less often. If you have adequate space in your kitchen, set up your pantry near the refrigerator. For storing items like legumes, pasta, rice, nuts, and crackers, opt for clear glass or plastic containers and jars so you can see exactly what's inside.
Store your cleaning products in the cabinet under the sink. Since this cabinet is accessible to children, you can fit it with a lock or move the products to a higher unit. For safety reasons, cleaning supplies should never be stored alongside food. Make a point of keeping these products in their original packaging with the label intact.
How do you organize a small kitchen?
In small kitchens, it's actually easier to keep spaces clean and organized. Using your countertops ergonomically is key to achieving a tidy look. Make sure the items you use every day are on the countertop, and put the ones you use less often away in storage.
In conclusion, by organizing your kitchen you can bring order to a space filled with all kinds of items serving many different purposes. As it turns out, it's not as difficult as it may seem — a well-organized kitchen will stay that way for a long time. Don't fall into the habit of accumulating things you don't need. If you hold on to unnecessary items, you won't be able to find the things you actually do need. You'll enjoy spending many pleasant hours in your organized kitchen.
