Show off your prettiest dishes and make utensils more accessible when you’re cooking with these suggestions.
Don’t hide away dishware that’s beautiful and collectible in cabinets.
Similarly, functional utensils can be more easily accessed when stored in the open rather than inside drawers.
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If you have a small space, you canremove cabinet doorsfor an on-trend look.
Get inspired to organize dishes, cookware, and utensils with these ideas.
Dish Storage for Small Spaces
It can be particularly challenging to organize dishes in small kitchens.
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Simply attach the hooks directly to the wall surface orinstall a pegboardfor customizable storage.
Recessed Dish Storage
Turn a blank stretch of wall into a hub to organize dishes.
Arecessed niche with shelvesprovides a handy spot to display serving dishes, cutting boards, trays, and more.
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Try painting the back of the niche in a contrasting color to make your dish collection a focal point.
To easily add open shelving to your kitchen, remove the doors on a set of existing cabinets.
Use the area to neatly organize dishes, glasses, bowls, and other items in rows and stacks.
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Coverthe back of the cabinet with wallpaperin a graphic pattern for added interest.
Pullout Utensil Storage
Ban junk drawer clutterwith sliding cabinetry that features small built-in containers.
Organize Dishes on Open Shelves
Open storage ensureseasy access to often-used dishware.
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For added organization, corral items like napkins in small baskets to keep shelves clutter-free.
Portable Flatware
Transfer silverware from countertop to tabletop easily with a portable basket.
Thisbudget-friendly storage idearepurposes a vintage metal caddy and Mason jars for flatware storage.
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Organize cutlery into various jars by bang out, then move the entire storage unit as needed.
Dishes on Display
Hutchlike dowels offer a straightforward way to organize dishes and showcase collections.
Incorporate them into akitchen islandfor unexpected storage on display.
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Update island shelving with a fresh coat of stain or paint to create a pleasing backdrop for pretty dishware.
Switch out dishware as the seasons or your decorating tastes change.
Vertical Dish Storage
Go vertical when considering open storage to maximize kitchen floor space.
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A tall, ready-to-assemble shelving unit puts glassware next to the refrigerator for ease of use.
Place large serving pieces ormixing bowlson the remaining shelves.
Banquette Storage
Don’t overlook thestorage potential of a banquette benchor window seat.
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Keep the area open or conceal it with a cabinet door.
Plan for Better Kitchen Storage
The most efficient kitchen storagerequires careful planning.
These clever ideas will help you store more in your own space.
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Island Storage Unit
Anopen islandwith shelves provides an accessible, centrally located spot to organize dishes.
This metal display rack was formerly used in a retail store.
Thisdish storage drawerincludes a modified pegboard approach that uses oversized pegs to organize dishes.
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When opening and closing the drawer, these buffers keep the dishes from sliding and chipping.
Simply install small cup hooks on the back of the door.
Cover the area with chalkboard paint and outline each utensil to ensure nothing goes missing.
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Reserve this area for storing glassware to maintain a visually lightweight look.
This dish storage solution won’t detract fromkitchen walls covered in pretty tileor patterned wallpaper.
Silverware Storage
Consider a nested approach if you’re storing your family’s precious silver.
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Here, a drawer outfitted with a divided pullout tray protects thesilverware from tarnish or scratches.
When the drawer is open, it’s easy to admire the delicate artisanship of each piece.
Kitchen Problems Solved
Finding enough storage for all yourkitchen necessitiescan be tricky, especially in small spaces.
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The key is to use cabinet and drawer space as effectively as possible.
Learn how to tackle some of the most common kitchen storage problems with these smart tips and tricks.
Portable Dish Storage Ideas
Adapt mobile storage solutions to keep everyday utensils handy and organized.
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Here, a wooden crate with handles easily carts dishes between the kitchen and dining area.
Fix a pullout shelf at the bottom of a cabinet for easy-access dish storage.
Position the coffee station near the refrigerator so you’re just a step away from milk and cream.
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Use hooks to hang baskets of kitchen linens and various utensils.
Pullout Banquette Drawers
Pullout drawers give easy access to stacks of plates and bowls withinbanquette seating.
To further disguise the storage area, forego hardware on the drawer fronts for a streamlined look.
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Divided Lid Storage
This easy way to organizecookwareprevents confusion when searching for a pot lid.
Line the base cabinet drawers with pegboard, then insert wooden dowels to keep lids upright and ready.
Storing lids vertically instead of horizontally lets you quickly take the one you need without disrupting the rest.
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Hanging Dishware Storage
Maximize the area aroundopen kitchen shelvingto free up shelf space.
Install small hooks on the underside of shelves to organize dishes with handles.
Mount mugs in a similar color palette to the hooks for gorgeous grab-and-go drinkware.
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Add labels to each section for extra organization.
With narrow drawers beneath your oven, you might keepcookie sheetsright where you need them.
The shallow storage space also provides an easy hiding spot for spare linens and cutting boards.
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Instant-Access Dish Storage
The right kitchen layoutwill help streamline your dish storage solutions.
To house frequently used dishes, install open shelves and a hutch for plates above the dishwasher.
Fill the top shelf with your most frequently used dishes, as this area will be easiest to reach.
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Limit the depths of shelves to make items more accessible.
Storage for Pots and Pans
No room left in your cabinets forpots and pans?
double-check to measure the lengths of each pan before hanging the bars to minimize overlapping.
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Basket Storage
Open storage helps small kitchens appear larger and makes essentials easier to gather.
Here, a cabinet front was removed for a more convenient, drawer-like solution.
Now,decorative basketsfill the space to house napkins, oven mitts, and table linens.
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Stemware Storage Ideas
Mountglasses upside-downto prevent stemware from collecting dust.
Install a wineglass or champagne flute holder underneath an open shelf for easy accessibility.
This doubles your storage capability by using both the top and bottom of the shelf area.
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Upper Shelves for Dish Storage
Out of cabinet space for large serving pieces?
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