January is a month of organizing for many of us. An area that needs constant organization in my home is the kitchen. Kitchen organization can become quite the pricey adventure if you take the traditional route of purchasing organizing items/tools and using them as their intended purpose.
Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen
We’ve all been there. Our well-used kitchens look like a bomb exploded in it, and you are so overwhelmed you don’t even know where to start organizing. It’s totally normal, and while you will have to put in some effort, there are some easy ways you can get in control. Follow these tips and you will be well on your way to a gorgeous and organized kitchen!
- Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Pun intended! 😎 If you try to do everything at once, it becomes very stressful. This can lead you to give up and quit early. Work on one small project at a time, like cleaning one cabinet or drawer. It took more than a day to get unorganized, and it will take more than a day to get it back in shape.
- Check the dates on your food. How many times have you cleaned out a cabinet and found food that was 5 years old? Yes, most of us have been there and done that. Get rid of food that is no longer good. Of course, you could be like my husband who still drinks beer well past its “best used by” date. Nothing will slow him down! Or, if it is not outdated, but you won’t eat it, donate it to your local food bank. Someone would be happy to use it. Use the Pantry Inventory sheets to get down and dirty on this one. I like to put all the Kitchen Organizational Sheets in attractive binders like these so my kitchen is bright and pretty all the time.
- Keep similar items together. It doesn’t make a lot of sense to have cans of beans in three different cupboards. Save your sanity and put items that go together…together! It might seem like a no-brainer, but many of us do this without even thinking about it. This leads to buying more than what you need.
- Stick to keeping it organized. I know that it’s not always easy to stick your organization plan, but I promise, if you force yourself to take the extra minute to stay organized, it’s worth it.
- Try unconventional storage ideas. You can use all sorts of containers and boxes to organize. Not everything has to be super expensive and fancy. You can easily make items yourself that will work perfectly.
- Watch for storage ideas at yard sales and consignment stores. You’d be amazed by all the great inexpensive finds you come across at yard sales. You can save tons of money on baskets and containers.
DIY Kitchen Organizing Ideas
If you're hoping to get organized this month without breaking the bank, these 14 kitchen organizing ideas should give you some great inspiration and ideas for DIYing your way to an organized home.
DIY Weathered Wood Pantry Crates for Cheap
These stunning pantry crates are made from diaper boxes! Can you believe how gorgeous they are, and they are made from something that would normally be tossed?
Using a Lazy Susan in Your Fridge
Using a lazy susan in your fridge will make it much easier to see everything you have in there. It makes it less likely that you will be forgetting about that homemade jam or other items you don’t’ always think about.
Cutting Board Storage | Tuesday Tips & Tricks
This is such an easy and creative idea for storing all those cutting boards! They take up enough space in your cabinets, and it’s much easier when they are so accessible.
DIY Rope Vase or Utensil Crock
I love organizing with this container that has been surrounded by a rope because it looks awesome. It goes with any theme or design in your kitchen and will be amazing if you decorate it with a farmhouse style. Functional and beautiful!
DIY Cutlery Drawer Divider - on my $0 budget
Raise your hand if you’ve ever bought a premade drawer organizer only to get home and figure out it’s the wrong size. Making your own gets rid of the guesswork and is completely functional too.
In-Drawer Spice Organizer...FREE!
This hack is pretty much genius! You can use leftover cardboard and save your money instead of buying expensive organizers.
21 Days To A Clean Organized Home: Day 18- Organizing Glass Bakeware
I love how neat and clean this idea is. Everything will have its proper place. Plus, it makes it easy to keep it clean this way too.
Organizing Chaos {Updating Kitchen Drawers}
Turn organizing your silverware drawer into a fun craft project too. The result is fantastic, and you’ll be so happy to have everything in order.
Finally, a Solution to My Messy Spice Cabinet!
Spices take over your kitchen if you cook or bake a lot. I love that you can make your own spice cabinet so inexpensively.
Every Cook Needs an Organized Kitchen - Sharon E. Hines
Utilizing all your cupboard space is easier when you add in some extra shelving.
Organizing The Dreaded Pots and Pans Cabinet!
There is nothing more frustrating than lids falling out. Using a curtain rod will save you from this unnecessary torture.
DIY Keurig K-Cup Organizer
I enjoy reusing items that you are no longer using. Turning a spice rack into a kcup organizer is brilliant. Plus, you can pick up cheap spice racks almost anywhere.
How to Store Foil and Plastic Wrap
Plastic wrap is so weird, like does it belong in a drawer or in a cabinet? Well, using these self-adhesive hooks, you don’t have to wonder anymore.
Kitchen Pantry Reveal !
Magazine racks are super versatile when it comes to organizing. Keep your eyes peeled for inexpensive ones wherever you go because they are handy to have.
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There are some great ideas here. I am going to renovate my kitchen soon and I need to get organized. These tips will help for sure!
Just what I need for my kitchen, organizing. I love the idea of having a spice drawer. My spices are all over the kitchen and sometimes I have hard time finding things.
When we were first married, I put all of my dry goods in my new pretty spinning container. To my dismay, I had thrown out all of the cooking instructions. I did not even know how to cook rice, spaghetti, beans, etc. Now I store the cooking instruction in the same bin or jar as the ingredient.