Take Back Your Kitchen Organization!

Looking for more space in your kitchen for dishes, pots, pans and utensils? Have you ever found your kitchen so crowded and disorganized that you can barely find space in which to prepare the family dinner? Then consider the following options:

1. The Lazy Susan – A Cooks Best Friend

The Lazy Susan is made up of a collection of shelves, usually two or three, that can rotate. Although you can find them in multiple shapes, circular Lazy Susans are most popular. Some people place Lazy Susans on a table, but they can also be mounted between two cabinets. They are a great option to store small kitchen items on, including spices and commonly used utensils.

2. Hanging Pot Racks – Elegant Storage

Hanging pot racks are often made from ornately decorated wrought iron hung from a chain in either the center of the kitchen or off to the side. Not only can you hang pots and pans from them to achieve more storage space, but hanging pot racks can also add a new sense of style to your kitchen.

3. Kitchen Cart – Convenience on Wheels

The kitchen cart, while not glamorous, can serve you well. Often made of wood, they can contain moveable shelves to make room for both large and small items, as well as kitchen cabinet doors and draws with which to place everything from cook books to appliances. Further, with the right cart, you could place your microwave on top of it, creating more counter space. In addition, many carts are on wheels, giving you flexibility with your kitchen layout.

4. Bakers Rack

Bakers racks come in a multitude of materials, from wood and glass to stainless steel. They serve as shelving units on which you can stack your pots, pans and food items.

5. Kitchen Island

The resume of kitchen islands has expanded in recent decades. Sure, they are still used for food preparation, expanding your existing counter space, but they also can serve as a storage area for your kitchen utensils, pots, pans – whatever -with draws and cabinets. Some even contain refrigeration units, Lazy Susans, oven burners and even trash compactors, sinks and wine racks.

6. Utensil Tray

A utensil tray fits in your silverware draw to organize…yup, you guessed it…your utensils and other small kitchen tools. It’s often made of plastic for easy cleaning and has various sized compartments. Although the utensil tray is small, don’t underestimate its importance as it can really bring order to your cooking life and save you valuable time looking for cooking material.

With all the options to you have to organize your kitchen, you should have little trouble clearing away the clutter so you have the freedom to engage in the culinary arts!