The Digest #4- Smart Kitchen Organizing Ideas

Discover 60+ smart kitchen organizing tips to transform your kitchen. These helpful ideas will make your space more efficient and clutter-free, turning your kitchen into a well-organized heart of the home.

My love affair with kitchens started in my grandmother’s home. Her humble kitchen felt cozy and safe, and there was always something delicious cooking. And I’ve tried to make the kitchens in our four homes feel as welcoming and warm as my grandmother’s. Do you love kitchens, too? No wonder a kitchen is called the heart of the home.

This week’s Digest is all about organizing our kitchens so they are efficient, organized, and attractive. Here are 65 kitchen ideas!

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• Clean off the kitchen table and add flowers in a pitcher or vase. See 6 Best Kitchen Organizing Tips.
• Clean and organize something every day. A drawer, a refrigerator shelf. Just one small thing.
• Use drawer dividers for utensils.
• Label jars and containers.
• Use clear bins for pantry items like onions and dry goods.

• Add new liner to shelves and drawers. This one is so pretty.
• Use a lazy Susan for spices.
• Hang measuring cups on cabinet doors.
• Store baking sheets vertically.
• Use tension rods under the sink for spray bottles.

• Keep knives in a crock with a kapoosh.
• Store cutting boards upright.
• Keep a grocery list handy.
• Hang pots and pans from a ceiling rack.
• Install a pull-out trash can.
• Group similar items together.

• Store small appliances in cabinets.
• Use over-the-door organizers.
• Install a spice rack on the inside of the cabinet doors. See How To Organize Your Spices.
• Use tiered shelves for canned goods.
• Invest in an expandable cookware organizer.

• Hang dish towels on hooks.
• Store cleaning supplies in a caddy.
• Use baskets for snacks.
• Keep frequently used items accessible.
• Store plastic bags in a dispenser.

• Get rid of duplicate items.
• Install under-cabinet lighting.
• Use glass containers and silicone bags for leftovers.
• Hang mugs on hooks.
• Store utensils in a crock.

• Organize under-sink space with bins.
• Create a coffee bar station in your kitchen.
• Keep your favorite cookbooks easily accessible.
• Put refrigerated food in organizer bins.
• Put cocktail napkins in a pretty acrylic holder.

• Create work zones in your kitchen.
• Put like dishes together.
• Put items in drawers and cabinets near where they are used.
• Stock your pantry with essentials.
• Put everything in clear containers. I use these.

• Hide pantry items in baskets.
• Keep herbs on your kitchen counter.
• Hang a pot rack behind your stove. We are in the process of doing this. LOVE
• Stock your pantry with essentials.
• Use a lazy Susan for condiments.

• Organize baking supplies in a bin.
• Store bulk items in airtight containers.
• Use a cutting board over the sink for extra counter space.
• Use a bread box. Here’s mine.
• Keep counters clear.

• Use a tiered stand for fruits and vegetables.
• Store dish soap in an attractive pump bottle.
• Use a wine rack for water bottles.
• Keep a recycling bin handy.
• Use a lazy Susan in the fridge for condiments.

• Install a paper towel holder under a cabinet.
• Hang a corkboard for recipes and notes.
• Keep a step stool handy for high shelves.
• Organize plastic wrap and foil in a magazine holder.

• Clean your sink.
• Roll dishtowels and tuck them into a drawer instead of folding them.
• If your salt mill spills a little salt, keep it on a small tray with your pepper mill.
• Add a book stand to hold a cookbook or painting.
• Place an anti-fatigue mat where you cook.

• Clean your stovetop every time you use it.
• Use large jars as canisters on your kitchen counters.
• Give everything a home in your kitchen.
• Add shelf risers to cabinets to double your space.
• Put a towel swing arm towel rack under the sink.

This collection of 60+ smart kitchen organizing tips is designed to help you streamline your kitchen, making it not only more functional but also a joy to be in and use. Start applying these helpful strategies today and experience the difference they make in your kitchen and your daily life.

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