These days, everyone seems to need more kitchen storage space. We never have enough! All the drawers and cupboards are always full. Decluttering your kitchen and adding smart storage solutions is often a top priority for anyone planning a new kitchen or trying to organise their existing one.
To help you maximise your kitchen's potential, here are some of our favourite kitchen organisation hacks. These clever ideas can be applied to both new and existing kitchens to create more space and improve functionality.
Clear the worktops: Put Appliances Away
One of the easiest kitchen decluttering tips is to store worktops appliances you rarely use. While it may seem convenient to keep everything on the counter, you’re actually wasting valuable workspace. If you use a small appliance less than once every two weeks, store it in a cupboard or on a shelf. For example, if you're like me and your bread maker only gets used once a year at Christmas, it doesn’t need to take up space on your worktop! Keeping your workspace clear not only creates a more functional space but also gives your kitchen a cleaner, more organised look.
Use Smart Kitchen Storage Solutions
Many kitchens suffer from under-utilised spaces, like the back of corner cabinets. Installing smart storage solutions such as carousels, kidney bean trays, or sliding shelves can transform these hard-to-reach areas into functional storage. It may seem like you’re losing space by adding these features, but you’re actually gaining usability in areas that often go neglected.
For tall cupboards, consider pull-out drawers that give you full visibility and easy access to items at the back. These clever storage solutions can help you fully utilise every inch of your kitchen, making it more efficient and organised.
If your kitchen wall units are too high and hard to reach, install pull-down attachments that make accessing your storage easier. These units allow you to maximise your kitchen’s vertical space, perfect for smaller kitchens or people with mobility challenges.
Organise Your Drawers Efficiently
Drawer organisation is key to an efficient kitchen. Kitchen drawer organisers come in various styles and configurations, allowing you to tailor your storage to your specific needs. Here are a few essentials:
Pan drawer organisers: These versatile organisers, especially pegboards, allow you to rearrange storage spaces to fit your pots and pans perfectly. Pegboards can be adjusted to fit different sizes of cookware, ensuring everything stays in place.
Cutlery trays: Modern cutlery trays have adjustable dividers and come in various sizes to fit any drawer. With these organisers, your cutlery won’t just be thrown in a mess – everything will have its place.
Coffee pod organisers: With the rise of home coffee machines, dedicated storage for coffee pods has become essential. Drawer organisers for coffee pods can help you reclaim counter space and keep your kitchen looking tidy.
Install Drying Rack Wall Units
In the UK, it's common to place the sink under the kitchen window, giving you a view while washing up. But what about drying your dishes? Most people rely on drying racks that take up counter space or constantly hand-dry their dishes.
Our European neighbours have a more space-saving solution: drying rack wall units. These clever cabinets look like regular wall units from the outside but contain a one or two-tiered dish racks on the inside. Plates, bowls, and cutlery can drip-dry inside the cabinet, with the water falling straight back into the sink. This can free up valuable counter space and is especially useful in smaller kitchens or apartments.
Maximise Your Kitchen Storage with These Hacks
Maximising storage and organisation in the kitchen doesn’t require a major renovation. With clever kitchen storage hacks like putting appliances away, installing pull-out drawers, or utilising drying rack wall units, you can create a more organised, functional kitchen. Whether you’re designing a new kitchen or upgrading your current one, these smart storage ideas will help you make the most of your space. At Raison Home, we specialise in creating custom storage solutions tailored to your needs, ensuring that your kitchen is not only stylish but also incredibly practical.
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