As an area of the home that is used on a daily basis by all members of a family, the kitchen needs to be highly organised. Regardless of whether you like to cook or not, it pays to have this particular space sorted and clutter free.
While food storage is important, there are a myriad of things (big and small) that need a home. The trick is keeping them close at hand, but tidy. Looking for a twist-tie? Need to pull out every baking pan just to get the cookie sheet? Dying for a place to keep stationery for grocery lists and family reminders? Too many garbage bins taking up floor space? Here are some storage ideas to keep your kitchen tidy and functional.
1. Shelve It
Stainless steel accessories fit well into most kitchens, making these accessories particularly appealing. From magnetic boards and canisters to gallery ledges and cookbook holders. These are also items that can be fitted to any kitchen – new or old – with a little DIY savvy and some basic power tools.
2. Contain It
Being organized means maximizing space. It also means knowing what you’ve got (and more importantly) where!
Storage containers that are stackable and transparent are perfect for dried goods storage.
Shop around for a quality brand that will last and the lids won’t lost their seal.
3. Hang It
If you are short on countertop space, use the wall to hang and store. Square containers are better than round containers; just the design of round containers wastes space – corners are cut off.
These nifty storage containers are mounted on the wall and keep food airtight for well over a month.
You will find similar containers at plastic stores and distributors, and while shopping around, keep an
eye out for herb canisters that can be wall mounted.
4. Store It
Do you use a lot of herbs, but find they go bad before you’ve used them all up?
The handy Cuisipro Herb Keeper lets you stand them up with their bases immersed in water, keeping them fresher, longer.
Make use of any and all available space in a kitchen by fitting floor to ceiling cabinets.
5. DIY It
A do-it-yourself kitchen not only saves your money, it allows you to design a kitchen to fit your specific needs. A DIY kitchen can easily be added on to or modified as your needs – or your family – grow. Using easily available materials, store-bought paints and handles mean that you can easily add on as and when you can afford to.
When designing your DIY kitchen you can allow for your particular storage needs. You will find plenty of ideas in the DIY or Kitchen sections on Home-Dzine for a DIY kitchen.
