Organization Series: My Kitchen Drawers

Well, I'm still working away on my Fall Housekeeping Schedule!  I've finished cleaning and organizing my KITCHEN PANTRY and KITCHEN CUPBOARDS and I've shared a few of my personal tips and ideas along the way.

This third post in my Organization Series is all about KITCHEN DRAWERS!

I like to store my cooking and baking utensils in two separate drawers.  Shallow bins help items stay neat and tidy.  I only keep what I use and need.  I can be pretty ruthless when it comes to purging.

I have several baskets to sort and organize items in our stationery (junk) drawer. Clear containers hold paper clips, elastics, push pins and other small paper supplies we use on a regular basis. 

My kitchen linens are stored in a long drawer in the island.  Tablecloths, placemats and napkins are sorted by type and colour, which makes setting the dinner table a breeze!

Well, that's a wrap on my kitchen storage ideas. My next post will be all about BATHROOM ORGANIZATION!  

Until then, my blogger friends... HAPPY ORGANIZING!

Organization Series: My Kitchen Cupboards

As I mentioned in my KITCHEN PANTRY post, I've been busy checking off some organizing chores on my 'Fall Cleaning Schedule'.  (I'll share this checklist in a future post.)

This Organization Post is all about KITCHEN CUPBOARDS!

In our home, the spice cupboard is conveniently located between the pantry and the stove. I store cake decorating items, baking ingredients, bulk spices and gravy mixes in clearly labelled containers.

A carousel holds larger spice containers and vitamins.  On the shelf below, spices are organized on a tiered rack, sorted first by jar size, and then again into alphabetical order.

I use a narrow cupboard for storing baking and roasting pans, as well as our measuring cups and mixing bowls.  For easier accessibility, a small wire shelf helps me to store pans in separate sections.

An awkward corner cupboard houses our small kitchen appliances.  I've used a white metal divider to keep my cookbooks organized and another to store our larger serving platters.

Our everyday dishes and glasses are kept in a cupboard near the dishwasher for easy unloading.  Items are organized by type and size...  simple and efficient.

I use the cupboard under the sink to store my daily cleaning products.  A tea towel and dish cloth are hung on 3M hooks inside the cupboard door.

 

In case of a possible water leak from the sink pipes or dishwasher hoses, I've used two wire shelves and labelled, plastic containers to keep my cleaning products dry and organized.

In my next post, I'll continue to share my organization ideas... this time targeting my KITCHEN DRAWERS.

I hope this series is inspiring you to take on an organization project or two of you own!

Organization Series: My Kitchen Pantry

I've been a very busy girl cleaning and organizing the closets and cupboards around our home! In a series of posts, I'll be sharing my hard work with you as well as my own tips and ideas on storage and organization.

My first post is all about THE KITCHEN PANTRY!

I like to store dry goods in clear, labelled containers.  I keep cooking and baking supplies on a separate shelf for easy access.

My hubby installed an electrical outlet in the pantry.  My toaster stays hidden away, along side a bread box and a small wire shelf for baked goods.

 

I've added additional wire racks to store our canned and boxed goods.  They allow me to make the most of the vertical space between the built-in shelves.

Our coffee and tea supplies are stored together on a lower shelf, along with a few paper goods.

The floor space below houses cleaning supplies and extra bags.  Two more wire shelves hold my dusters and floor cloths.

The opposite side has a small wire shelving unit for storing snacks.  A cute little shopping cart holds onions and garlic.

Here's a longer view of the left side of the pantry...

...And a view of the right side.  Cereal boxes are stored on the top shelf.

My next post will cover organization ideas for kitchen cupboards.  I hope you enjoyed the mini tour of my kitchen pantry!

Until next time .. HAPPY ORGANIZING!

Home Organization: My Home... My Style

Thank you for following my Home Organization series. I hope it's provided you with some ideas and inspiration for organizing your own home.

I love when my closets and cupboards are neat and tidy, and I work hard to keep them that way.

Unfortunately, no one else in my family seems to share my "Organization" gene. This makes maintaining our storage spaces a little more challenging!

The kitchen pantry... dried goods are stored in clear containers or labelled canisters.

Canned goods are in a convenient order... all labels must be facing forward!

The spice cupboard... jars are sorted alphabetically on tiered shelves. 

Our "every day" dishes and glassware... organized by size and colour.

Table linens... I love damask prints and fringed napkins!

The "good" dishes... stored in a deep drawer in our built-in china cabinet.

The laundry room... baskets contain extra linens and my sewing supplies.

Small boxes hold dryer sheets, clothes pins, coins and miscellaneous supplies.

Our master bedroom closet... clothes are organized by style and colour.

Boots and shoes are kept on three lower shelves... hats and purses sit up top.

Our master ensuite medicine cabinet... I need to add some pretty wallpaper...

The linen closet... baskets keep towels and small appliances organized.

Our stationery (junk) drawer...small compartments keep items neat and tidy.

My personal household tool kit... no boys allowed!

Our garage storage... large bins store gardening, camping and boating supplies.

I hope you've enjoyed this Mini Tour of some of our home's cupboards and closets.

For me, it's well worth the extra effort and maintenance it takes to keep our belongings organized and my family on track.

Are you cursed blessed with the 'Organizing' gene?


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Home Organization: Smart Kitchen Storage

(via La-Maison-Charmante)

Here are some Smart and Simple Solutions for maximizing storage space in the KITCHEN.

Hang a magnetic plate inside a cupboard door for holding mini spice canisters...

(via BHG)

Or install a shallow spice rack to expand available storage space.

(via BHG)

Organize spices in a drawer adjacent to the stove for easy access when cooking.

(via BHG)

Store dried goods in labelled, airtight containers to extend their shelf life.

(via BHG)

Small, wood strips and cup hooks keep measuring spoons close at hand.

(via Sweep-Sew-Stir)

Store kitchen supplies in attractive baskets to keep your pantry looking neat and tidy.

(Via Houzz)

Carousels are ideal for storing canned goods, and keep items within easy reach.

(via Rubbermaid)

Install a shelving unit on the inside of a pantry door to store smaller food items. 

(via My-Home-Ideas)

Keep food containers in order by neatly storing lids in these clever sorting racks.

(via BHG)

Create additional storage by installing drawers in the toe kicks below your cupboards. 

(via Ikea)

Build a shallow cabinet with cross bars for organizing bulky pot lids.

(via Worthing-Court)

Use metal dividers for storing frying pans inside deep drawers or cupboards.

(via BHG)

Store large trays and cutting boards with the help of inexpensive tension rods.

(via BHG)

A peg board creates an instant message center and makes use of precious space.

(via BHG)

I hope these smart and simple storage ideas help you conquer the clutter, and perfectly organize the Heart of Your Home!