{"id":7635,"date":"2021-08-04T14:51:09","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T02:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.myfoodbag.co.nz\/?p=7635"},"modified":"2023-08-09T12:44:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T00:44:41","slug":"ideas-for-organising-your-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2021\/08\/04\/ideas-for-organising-your-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Ideas for Organising Your Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Storage containers by The Home Label<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For those of us who don\u2019t have the luxury of a big kitchen (and let\u2019s be honest, that\u2019s most of us!) storage is a dilemma. The good news is, there are heaps of solutions for maximising the space that you have available and even creating more space! By working smarter, you can transform your kitchen from dreadful to delightful. Here are 11 ideas for organising your kitchen to make the most of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Contain Everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t underestimate the power of a good container system. Store your food in labelled glass jars for a more polished and organised approach. There are some beautiful, efficient options like Kiwi brand The Home Label <\/a>that make this super easy (and visually pleasing!) to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Divide Kitchen Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drawer dividers are usually used for forks, knives and spoons, but you can also adjust them to organise large, small and oddly shaped utensils. Your drawers will not only look neat and tidy, it\u2019ll also be way easier to find what you\u2019re looking for in a flash. No more rifling through a jumbled mess!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Store Pans Sideways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, no matter how hard we try to keep our pots and pans organised, they always end up being a jumbled mess. Try stacking pans, chopping boards, lids and baking sheets horizontally to maximise space and bring some order to your cupboard.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Use the Walls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Free up drawer space by using walls for extra storage. For example, mount a magnetic knife holder against the wall to keep knives near your food preparation area. It\u2019s way more convenient than having them all mixed up in a drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Save Space with Door Hooks and Racks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Doors can actually double as handy space savers! Suspending some racks on the inside of cabinet doors is a great way to store condiments, jars and spices. Try putting in some hooks to hang your utensils, pans or chopping boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Hang Your Stemware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow bartenders\u2019 lead when it comes to storing your stemware in style. Hang it underneath a cabinet and showcase your wine glasses or tuck it away inside for hidden storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Organise with Baskets and Bins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t keep things out of sight, keep them organised! Pretty baskets and containers will make all the difference when it comes to keeping items on the counter looking tidy and uncluttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Use Your Windowsills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a window in your kitchen, think about how you can use the sill for storage. There are heaps of ways to utilise this space. You could use it for plants (herbs and veggies, anyone?) or stack your favourite cookbooks there, so they\u2019re close at hand when you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Shelf Risers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are a great way to utilise space. Use shelf risers in your cabinets and add to your counter to double up on storage space where you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Hang a Rack on the Side of Your Fridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a fridge with an exposed side, you can use that space for storage. Simply hang a multifunctional storage rack on the side of your fridge and store stuff like tin foil, baking paper, peanut butter and other pantry items inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Rolling Trolley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you can create more storage space with the humble but super functional rolling trolley. Not only do they provide more space, but you can also move it around easily, so you have what you need close by.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For those of us who don\u2019t have the luxury of a big kitchen (and let\u2019s be honest, that\u2019s most of us!) storage is a dilemma. The good news is, there are heaps of solutions for maximising the space that you have available and even creating more space! By working smarter, you can transform your kitchen […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":7642,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2353,2354],"tags":[2172,1747,2187,2116],"class_list":["post-7635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-my-food-bag","tag-kitchen","tag-lifestyle","tag-organised","tag-tips-tricks","post_format-post-format-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7635"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19168,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7635\/revisions\/19168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7642"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}