Store more in your kitchen with these effective ideas.
Maximize the space you have with solutions for food, cookware, small appliances, and more.
Make room for all the essentials and find everything more easily using these storage ideas.
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Add Open Shelves
Open shelving is a pretty and practical way to utilize kitchen wall space.
Here, grouping and stacking pieces on the open shelves keep items neat and easy to find.
Put Walls to Work
Turn a bare section of wall into a storage center.
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Pegboard provides an easy way to keep kitchen tools handy.
Use a combination of hooks and pegs to hang cookware, cutting boards, utensils, and more.
Outfitting cabinets with pullout shelves is a smartalternative to a full-size pantry.
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The raised edges on these shelves keep boxes and bags upright, organized, and accessible.
Divide Your Drawer Space
Dividers help organize flatware and other items inside your drawers.
Choose adjustable inserts for added flexibility, orcreate custom organizersthat fit your drawer’s exact dimensions.
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Consider a two-tiered system to double the storage capacity.
Although high-rise storage can be difficult to reach, it’s convenient for concealing infrequently used items.
Keep a step stool nearby to help you access this area when needed.
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Organize Your Refrigerator
Keep the space insideyour refrigerator in orderwith a few easy strategies.
Start by grouping foods by punch in, such as beverages, dairy products, leftovers, and produce.
Consider add-ons including clear bins, baskets, trays, and turntables to organize items and grant easy access.
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Keep in mind that you could adjust refrigerator shelves as needed to better accommodate different-sized items.
Retrofit an existing cabinet with inexpensive dividers to keep everything organized.
The side of an island or cabinet is a prime spot for displaying kitchen collectibles or storing cookbooks.
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Adding onto an existing island will also extend your available prep space.
Additional shelves stash smaller spice containers.
Round Up Your Recycling
A two-bin unitlets you sort recyclablesand trash, then conceal them behind doors.
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Create an Easy-Access Pantry
Store all yourpantry staplesin one convenient location.
A floor-to-ceiling cabinet is divided into shelves, so nothing gets lost in the back of the cupboard.
Combine Kitchen Storage Types
Combine open and closed storage for visual interest and accessibility.
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An arrangement of cabinets and cubbies makes use of typically wasted space around a refrigerator.
Store Inside Cabinet Doors
Attach racks to the inside of cabinet doors to boost kitchen storage.
Be sure to allow enough clearance within your cabinets to allow the doors to close completely.
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A narrow rack like this one is ideal for keeping small jars in order.
Build in Storage
Turn unused space belowa built-in banquetteinto storage.
Deep drawers are a convenient spot to store extra table linens, placemats, and napkins.
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For an open storage option, build cubbies or shelves into the area below the seat.
This freestanding armoire houses delicate dishware, while lending warmth and charm in a transitional kitchen.
The piece fits into a corner niche so it doesn’t impede traffic flow.
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Maximize Undersink Storage
Conquer your under-sink spacewith a simple, inexpensive solution.
Keep your most frequently used items on a turntable for quick access.
Streamline the Coffee Station
Make mornings easier withan all-in-one coffee station.
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If you don’t have a drawer to spare, consideroutfitting a cabinet with pullout shelvesthat function similarly.
Sort Your Freezer
Sort your freezer with ideas that make use of every inch of shelf space.
Keep small adhesive labels and a permanent marker on hand to label individual containers.
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Put this area to work by installing a shallow drawer.
Use the newfound storage spot to house kids' craft supplies or serving dishes and baking pans.
This simple DIY project creates instant organization and utilizes small spaces that are otherwise wasted.
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Use Clear Containers for Dry Goods
Shift dry goods into airtight, stackable containers.
Packaged food products can be stored more compactly when transferred from their packaging into stacking containers.
Keep Towels Close
Keep dish towels in a cabinet close to the cleanup zone.
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Use a pullout rack with multiple bars to air-dry and store towels.
Add another removable bar you’ve got the option to load and reload with paper towel rolls.
Watch and learn how it’s possible for you to turn cabinets into open shelving.
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With a bit of paint and quick-drying putty, creating a polished look is easier than you think.
Add baskets or bins to hold items and create a streamlined look.
Tuck in the necessary attachments and manuals that accompany each appliance so everything is on hand.
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The best location for spice storage is below a stovetop or to the side of a range.
Spices stored above a cooking surface might be adversely affected by the heat.
Neatly Stow Linens
Run out of drawer space for towels and cloth napkins?
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Neatly stack linens inside a basket on a shelf or inside a cabinet.
This kitchen storage idea will keep sets together and easy to find when you want to use them.
Choose Full-Extension Pullouts
Maximize space with drawers and trays that extend fully.
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Try Upright Storage
Store shallow items, such as cutting boards and platters, upright.
Even narrow spaces next to your range or your sink can be used in this manner.
Use dividers to separate items for easier retrieval.
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Put Corners to Work
Perpendicular countertops result in extra-deep corners that often go to waste.
Put this area to work storing small appliances.
Here, sleek bamboo cabinet doors conceal the contents.
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Stow Pots and Pans
Fill in the space under a cooktop with rollout traysfor pots and pans.
A two-tier system works well for storing lids near their corresponding pots.
Alternatively, slide in a movable cart with shelves to accommodate cooking equipment.
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For the best use of space, adjust your shelves to fit the groupings.
Extend Your Pantry Outward
A pullout pantry system brings the ingredients you need within easy reach.
Shelves with tall sides will prevent items from falling out while allowing easy viewing of the contents.
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flush the Countertops
Your kitchen countertops should hold only the things you use daily.
Create a permanent spot for everything else, including small appliances.
Anappliance garage is an attractive solutionfor storing bulky items out of sight.
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For example, professional organizers recommend measuring your stacked dishes to determine the shelf height your dishware requires.
Weight is another important consideration when determining how to hang your shelves.
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