Creating a kitchen and pantry that are tidy and organized requires time, the right products and some know-how. Here are some clutter tips from ShelfGenie^®.

How to make the best of your kitchen working and storage spaces

• Put your most frequently used items in the easiest-to-reach locations.
• Organize your kitchen in zones. Place the pots in one zone, storage containers and lids in another, etc.
• Clear your countertops. Keep only what you use daily on your countertops. It will look more organized and feel less cluttered – not to mention you will reclaim your counter space for cooking.
• Replace or eliminate your broken tools and appliances. Don’t keep items that are just taking up space.

Easy Access

If your kitchen layout does not provide easy access to your appliances, tools, and groceries, you will forget that you have them and won’t use them. In fact, redesigning your systems to accommodate your needs does not have to be an expensive kitchen renovation. Sometimes the only thing you need to do is put items in different areas. In other situations, you may need to adjust shelving or purchase organizing systems and products. Fortunately, there are many options to suit your needs and budgets.

Storage Containers

There are a variety of storage containers out in the marketplace at various price points depending on the quality. You will find storage organizing bins and trays at retailers such as London Drugs, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Bed Bath and Beyond, to name a few.

Storage containers are an excellent option if you have a limited budget and don’t mind going from store to store to find the best fit for that underused deep cupboard or drawer. For example, use trays and bins as your solution to drawers, helping you pull out the contents from the back of a drawer or closet and divide and conquer that catch-all junk drawer. Shopping around for the best-fit containers may not be a one-stop-shop experience. Measure your cupboards and drawers carefully. Take the measurements with you when you shop to avoid having to return items.

Pull-Out Cabinet Organizers

Pre-manufactured pull-out cabinet organizers are more expensive than buying plastic containers. However, you can maximize the space within every cupboard – even corner cupboards. Products come in various sizes, with dividers and single or double height trays.

If custom-built storage solutions better fit your needs, then ShelfGenie^® is your one-stop shop. Their design consultant will meet with you to design a customized solution that works with your kitchen layout and with your specific access needs. Custom construction and installation ensure you of a custom fit. Check their great products – and their lifetime guarantee.

Whether it’s a store-bought or custom-built storage solution for your kitchen and pantry, the first step is to inventory what you have and what you use. If you are a little overwhelmed at the task, contact the Out of Chaos team, we’ll roll up our sleeves, dig in, and start organizing.

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