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Smart Kitchen Storage Solutions: Clever Ideas to Maximize Space and Efficiency

Published: May 28, 2024 by Morgan · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

An organized kitchen is so much more beautiful and functional than a messy one. Here are a ton of amazing kitchen storage solution ideas to get your space organized - even if you are on a budget!

It really doesn't matter how beautiful your kitchen is – if you don't have good storage, it will quickly get cluttered up and messy looking. Whether you have a ton of cabinet space, or very limited hidden storage, there are lots of ideas for ways you can organize the space that you have, even on a budget.

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To maximize your kitchen storage, remember to:

  • Think vertical - add shelves or stacking bins where possible to take advantage of all space
  • Use hooks - hang them inside doors or cabinets for small hanging items
  • Remove packaging - some packaging from the store (especially Costco!) is so bulky and takes up way too much room. Move it to a smaller container to save space!
  • Give everything a place - in my experience, if everything is organized with a specific spot to go, you are more likely to put it back in the right spot!
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Smart Kitchen Storage Solutions

Check out these great ideas to get your kitchen organized, once and for all!

Kitchen Storage Solutions

Check out all of these great ideas to get your kitchen organized and maximize storage, even in a small space.

How to organize a small pantry

Small pantry space? You need to be smart with your organization. Using turn tables and tiered risers is a great way to fit a lot in a tight space - in an organized manner.

How We Store Dirty Kitchen Rags (with an upstairs laundry room)

Hanging a wet-dry bag on a hook is a great way to keep dirty linens and cloths organized in between wash days.

How to make DIY kitchen drawer dividers

One of the best upgrade you can give your kitchen is to add dividers to the drawers. Here's how to make them from scrap wood!

How to keep silverware tray from sliding around in the drawer

Sliding bins can quickly get disorganized. Here's how to stop bins from sliding around in your drawers!

How to install outlets in drawers

An in-drawer outlet is perfect for getting chargers and other cords off the counter and putting away the visual clutter.

DIY wooden spice drawer organizer

Got a ton of spices? Make a dedicated spice drawer, and organize it with this angled organizer which makes everything visible and easy to grab!

Baking Cabinet Organization: 3 Easy Organizing Tricks

Love to bake? Organizing your baking stuff together makes it super efficient. Here are some tips for a baking cabinet!

DIY two tiered serving tray plans

This two tiered organizer is perfect for produce and looks great, too!

Easy Open Shelving in the Kitchen

Small open shelves can pack a lot of extra storage - or display favorite decor - even in a kitchen!

How to extend kitchen cabinets to the ceiling

Want to give your kitchen a grander feel? Here's how to extend cabinets upward to the ceiling!

Turning a Cabinet into an Open Bookshelf

Have an underused cabinet? It can actually make the space feel more airy to make one cabinet open. This one was on the end of our island and it was easier to access without doors, for sure!

Turning a Cabinet into a Pull Out Trash Can

Another great hack is to hide your trash can in a cabinet by creating a tilt out cabinet!

How to install a pull out trash can

If you'd prefer to purchase a kit, we've also installed this pull out trash can - super easy to install and holds 2 cans!

Photo Credit: smallstuffcounts.com

How To Easily Add Drawers To Kitchen Cabinets

Wish your cabinets were drawers? Here's how to add them inside a doored cabinet!

Photo Credit: smallstuffcounts.com

15 Kitchen Organization Hacks With Command Hooks

Command hooks are a great renter-friendly way to organize! Here are a ton of ideas!

Photo Credit: birdzofafeather.ca

Pull Out Cabinet Turn a Filler Panel into Storage

Love this idea for how to make a narrow pull out cabinet for spices or pan storage.

Photo Credit: consumerqueen.com

Spices: Kitchen Hacks and How to Store Them!

Love these tips to store spices so they stay fresh as long as possible!

Photo Credit: biggerthanthethreeofus.com

Make this Knife Holder for your Kitchen + See Knife Storage Ideas

This knife organizer is so chic - you would never guess that it was DIY!

Photo Credit: housefulofhandmade.com

DIY Pull Out Drawers for Pantry

No pantry? No problem! Transform a tall cabinet into a pantry with these amazing pull out organizers.

Photo Credit: diydanielle.com

DIY Drawer Organizer for Kitchen Wrap

Get your rolls of wraps - tin foil, saran wrap, parchment paper - organized with this DIY holder!

Photo Credit: diydanielle.com

Kitchen Measurements & Measuring Cups Organization

I loe hanging measuring cups - it makes it so much easier to find what you need!

Need to organize & declutter your whole home?

Be sure to download our free 30 day decluttering challenge workbook!

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