Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Organisation and Cabinetry: Keeping Your Space Clutter-Free
Ever find yourself at your wits-end when it comes to kitchen organisation and keeping your space clutter-free? Here’s an article that might just help you get the disarray in your kitchen sorted.
A clutter-free kitchen is more than just pleasing to look at – it’s essential for functionality and efficiency. With the right approach to organising your kitchen cabinets and drawers, you can transform even the most chaotic kitchen into a streamlined, highly functional space. You can get this by following a process for decluttering, maximising storage and creating an organised kitchen that works for your lifestyle.
Start Kitchen Organisation by Taking Stock and Decluttering
The first step in kitchen organisation is to do an inventory. Take everything out of your cabinets and drawers and see exactly what you have. This is essential for effective kitchen decluttering. This will also help you find items you no longer use or need.
Set aside anything broken, expired or unused and donate or discard them. Once everything is out, group similar items together. Create categories for cookware, bakeware, utensils, pantry staples and small appliances. This not only makes it easier to store things but also helps you quickly find what you need when cooking.
Rearrange Things, Add Storage Solutions and Maximise Cabinet and Drawer Space
The next step is to assess how to best utilise your cabinet and drawer space plus to consider adding more storage to the area. One of the most effective ways to organise your kitchen is by using every inch of space available, including vertical space. Here are some ideas to try:
Use Shelves and Hooks – If you have high ceilings or tall cabinets, consider adding shelves or hooks to maximise vertical space. Shelves are great for stacking smaller items, while hooks can hold mugs, utensils or even pots and pans. You can also install hooks inside cabinet doors to store lids or small kitchen tools.
Storage Solutions – Countless kitchen storage solutions can revolutionise your kitchen. Pull-out pantry shelves are perfect for deep cabinets. Lazy Susans on shelves keep items within easy reach and are great for storing spices or sauces in corners. Magnetic strips are another handy option for storing knives or metal utensils on your backsplash, freeing up drawer space.
Drawer Organisation – Drawers often become dumping grounds for kitchen gadgets. To keep them neat, invest in drawer organisers or dividers. Separate your cutlery, cooking tools and smaller kitchen items, so everything has a designated spot. Drawer organisers also help prevent overcrowding and make it easier to find what you need.
Customise Your Cabinetry for Functionality
Your organisation system should reflect how you use your space. By designing zones within your kitchen, you can group items by their function and frequency of use.
Create Functional Zones – A well-organised kitchen should have designated zones for different tasks. For example, group all your food prep items like cutting boards and knives in one area. Pots, pans and cooking utensils should be kept close to the stove. Organising your kitchen by task rather than item type will improve the overall flow and efficiency.
Choose Cabinet Styles Wisely – The type of cabinetry you choose when renovating or building can impact both its style and function. Open shelving can help create a more spacious feel in smaller kitchens. Shaker-style cabinets offer a timeless, practical option for Australian homes.
Solve Common Kitchen Storage Problems
Areas of the kitchen, like under the sink or deep corner cabinets, often become cluttered and disorganised. With a few clever storage solutions as part of your kitchen renovation or build design, these problem areas can become highly functional spaces.
Under-Sink Organisation – Consider using slide-out shelves or vertical dividers to make the most of this space. It’s a great area to store cleaning supplies, garbage bags and dish soap.
Corner Cabinet Solutions – Corner cabinets can be tricky to organise due to their awkward shape. Installing a Lazy Susan or corner shelf organiser can help make these hard-to-reach spaces more functional.
Tension Rods and Dividers – Here’s a trick that gained popularity in recent years. Store cutting boards, baking sheets or trays properly by placing tension rods inside your cabinets to create dividers. This keeps them neatly stored and prevents them from sliding around.
Create an Organised Kitchen with the Help of Craftbuilt KItchens
An organised kitchen can be gained not just by following these tips, but also by having the right cabinetry and storage units that can hold everything in it. Whether you have a small apartment kitchen or a spacious home setup, Craftbuilt Kitchens has the cabinetry and storage solutions as well as ideas that you can build into your kitchen to help make kitchen organisation easy.
To get these solutions integrated into your kitchen renovation, contact us today to schedule a consultation!
With over 21 years of extensive experience in cabinetmaking and home renovations, Corey Cameron leads Craftbuilt Kitchens as its Director. Corey’s deep knowledge and expertise are rooted in decades of hands-on work, ensuring the highest standards in kitchen and home renovations for every home they work on.
