6 Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas Anyone Can Use
No pantry, small kitchen, cabinet shortage ... whatever your storage or organizing dilemma, one of these ideas can help
Even the tidiest kitchen needs a little organizational inspiration from time to time. Go beyond basic decluttering this year and give your cooking space an extra boost of streamlined style. Whether you lack pantry space or can't find a spot to store the dishes, Houzz has you covered. Take a look at these clever storage ideas — one may just help your kitchen run a bit more smoothly.
1. Pantry in a Drawer. Kitchen designers seem to agree almost unanimously — if you can, switch out your lower cabinets with drawers. This clever small-space solution, hulled from a Kitchen of the Week, helps to eliminate bulky cabinetry and instead makes use of a big bottom drawer for pantry items.
2. Easy DIY Mason Jar Storage. Stuck with upper cabinets but still don't have enough room for pantry items? Heather Anderson came up with a simple storage idea using her handy supply of mason jars. Each jar hangs from its own cap, screwed into the bottom of the cabinet.
3. Ultimate Storage Solution for Your Measuring Cups. Measuring cups and spoons always seem to be buried at the bottom of a drawer, unattached from one another and drifting in kitchen chaos, right when you need them most. Beckie Farrant came up with this cute and clever idea: Paint sticks, hooks, and vinyl lettering keep everything right where she can find it and make converting measurements easy too.
4. Customizable Dish Drawer. Deep drawers can store more than just food items. This handy customizable pegboard allows drawers to store piles of dishes — without them running the risk of toppling over or sliding around.
5. Clear Some Counter Space. Small appliances can take up a lot of counter space, but it isn't easy finding a good storage solution — particularly for items that get a lot of use. Countertop built-ins can save a lot of space and hassle. This clever built-in slides a toaster in and out of place without the need to unplug it or move it from cupboard to counter.
6. DIY Pot Rack. Kitchen organization for less than $10? Count me in. This Houzz user made some simple but effective storage out of a thrift store shelf and brackets, and a piece of copper tubing from the hardware store. Simple S-hooks hang utensils right at hand.
Get It Done: How to Organize Your Kitchen
Get It Done: How to Organize Your Kitchen