Kitchen organisation ideas you’ll wish you knew sooner

Packets of rice and grains, and pouches of kids’ juices can turn into an unsightly pile. “Those are tiny and annoying – but great in a bin,” says Cattano. “You can fit more in the cabinet, and when you’re looking for one thing, you just pull down one bin to find it.” Plus, when you store dry goods in clear containers, you’ll know when it’s time to replenish them. Note: Be sure to label them since it’s all too easy to mistake salt for sugar.

When your cupboard is wall-to-wall cans, it’s hard to see if there’s any chicken noodle soup since the cans in the front block the cans in the back. A multi-tier can rack will keep you neat and organised and impress anyone who happens to be there when you open your cabinet.

Group items together onto a rolling cart so you can easily wheel them wherever you plan to use them – then push them back into a cupboard or corner when you’re done. For example, you could use it to hold baking equipment, coffee essentials, or bartending tools. It will save you time gathering supplies the next time you want an espresso or cocktail.

You shouldn’t keep certain products in your fridge, but that doesn’t mean you want those tomatoes or garlic cloves cluttering up your counter. Instead, put them in hanging produce baskets, instead. They’re convenient and attractive and will help your produce last longer.

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“Chances are, if you’re looking to organise your kitchen storage space, you’re probably looking to organise your refrigerator and freezer space, too, notes Laugen. “Insert plastic magazine holders into your freezer shelves to organise and store bags of frozen fruit and veggies to maximise the limited space.”

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Source: RD.com