If your kitchen is small then check out these organisational tips to help maximise the space you do have. Once you’ve done a re-jig you can look forward to a tranquil cooking space with bags of extra room.
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1. Magnets in wrap boxes
Stick magnets to the inside of foil, clingfilm and baking parchment boxes and then attach them to the side of your fridge. They will be right where you want them and also free up room in your drawer. Hurrah!
2. Load cutlery by item
Make unloading easier for everyone by loading up the cutlery basket or tray by item – all the forks in one section, spoons in another and so on. Don’t forget to tell everyone in the house your plan.
3. Stick recipes to cupboard doors
If you frequently make specific dishes for your family, then stick the recipes to your cupboards. You can easily check if you’ve got all the necessary ingredients and have the recipe to hand at a moment’s notice. If you can, add a cork-board for easy pinning.
4. Use a whiteboard
If you’re an organised cook, save money and and waste less food with a whiteboard. Keep a list of everything that’s in the freezer, as well as all those missing items you need to get from the shops. Use the fridge as a whiteboard for extra space-saving points!
5. Get a ‘Lazy Susan’
A Lazy Susan is a rotating tray which you can use in all areas of the kitchen. Maximise space in your cupboards and and put all your spices on one, in the fridge use it to store all your spreads. You’ll never have to hunt again, just spin!
6. Buy baskets
If you want to store items on open shelves, get some baskets to help keep the open space look less cluttered. It’s a great way to group together those odds and ends and keep everything neat and tidy.
7. First aid kit
Keep a mini-first aid kit in your kitchen. Think plasters, bandages – anything you might need in case emergency. If you suffer a small knife slip, you’ll want a plaster as quickly as possible, rather than rooting around the bathroom looking for one.
8. Try chalkboard paint
This is a genius idea and I can’t wait to do it in my kitchen. Paint the insides of your kitchen cupboards in Chalkboard paint and then use it how you please! Above these clever folks have listed measuring equivalents for easy reference, or you can list all the food you have, so you don’t make the error of buying too many tins of beans.
9. Use ceilings & walls
Free up vital cupboard space by hanging pots and pans from the ceiling or on the walls. There are plenty of beautiful options to choose from, Just make sure you fix them up correctly!
10. Store pan lids sensibly
Pan lids – they can be annoying to store, but not any more!
11. Have containers for pet food
Pet food storage doesn’t have to be ugly! Keep your dog and cat food in stylish containers. They will contain the smell nicely and be easy to manage. Head to this great pet food storage article at Iheartorganizing.com for more ideas and a free printable.
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