How to organize kitchen cabinets.

I think we can all agree that organizing is an ongoing task. We as homeowners know that a well organized space is great, but it takes careful maintenance to really achieve an organized space. Here are the very best tips I’ve gathered. Here is how to organize your kitchen cabinets.

My heart is that this article will inspire you to organize, eliminate and love your kitchen again!

organized kitchen cabinet with dishes and towels.

#1. Look at your kitchen as a whole.

What do you want to accomplish as a whole? How to organize kitchen cabinets can be easy if you take it one step at a time! Here’s how.

Write down 3-5 goals YOU have for your kitchen cabinet organization.

Is it to be able to simply find your items when needed? Is it to have a clean looking space that you’re proud of?

My goal for example; is a cohesive kitchen, minimal items in it, to accomplish each task in it with ease and flow, without clutter.

#2. Eliminate.

Take it one cabinet at a time.

Empty the entire cabinet, throwing items that can be tossed as you go. A lot of how to organize cabinets has to do with how much we actually have. Speaking from experience! I’ve had many a crammed drawer in my lifetime so far. But, I do not like it one bit so taking this process throughout my home has been a miracle!

According to expert Marie Kondo, the number one problem is messiness is having too much.

When we pair down it really is easy to live with less. Items you aren’t currently using or haven’t touched within one year means you probably don’t need it.

You’ll find your sweet spot of how much you can live without once you begin to truly eliminate all that you have not used lately or do not need.

After reading this article be sure to check out Ma rie’s site out for some good inspiration!

After you’ve emptied the entire cabinet, and eliminated now it’s time to sort.

assessing what you own, and eliminate the unnecessary.

#3. Sort.

Most of how to organize kitchen cabinets comes down to sorting. Place like items next to like items within those cabinets and in the kitchen as a whole.

open shelving in the kitchen for extra storage.

Think of how it will feel actually utilizing your organized kitchen.

If you’re eating breakfast for example and want to get a bowl and then your cereal and then milk, what would be the easiest way to go about it? Without making lots of unnecessary turns and twists in your kitchen.

Try to organize the cabinet so it looks aesthetically pleasing when you open it, as well as being practical and efficient. Sometimes we need extra height with organizational pieces too.

Use this same process for each category in your kitchen.

Category Suggestions:

Bowls, plates of various sizes.
Cups, glasses, goblets.
Tupperware, sippy cups, plastic items.
Silverware
Cooking utensils.
Pots, pans and lids.
Spices.
Breakfast food items.
Dinner boxed/canned items.
Kitchen towels/rags.
Cleaners/sponges etc.

organized pots and pans in kitchen drawer.

pantry items in clear containers for easy access.

organized spices in kitchen cabinet. Using containers, grouping like items.

If you gather all items of like category in one spot it is easier to eliminate and then categorize. You may have more than one category in one cabinet depending on your cabinet size, which is completely doable.

Once you’ve eliminated, then sorted make up a scenario for each group. You can do this on paper or in your head.

For example, “How would if work if I had all of my pasta, and sauces here in this cabinet??” Think of pros and cons. If there are more cons than pros try to find a different location. Practice this step with each of your categories.

Now time to sort and put the cabinet contents back in an orderly fashion.

grouping like items, small appliances and smoothie ingredients.

#4 Purchase or Repurpose drawer & cabinet organizers.

Here are some of my personal favorites! Nothing sponsored.

kitchen drawer organization: place all items in neatly.

Maybe it’s an added shelf for your dishes, instead of holding up a massive pile separate them so the piles are more manageable. They offer so many styles and sizes, pick what’s best for you!

Dry goods, and cereal items are so much prettier in the cabinet if stored in clear plastic containers with matching labels. Here’s some of my very favorite kitchen organizers I have used and love, and they’ve held up! You can also buy them in a pack or one at a time as you need more, very convenient.

organized kitchen cabinet: cereal and dry snacks.

Maximizing space in cabinet doors for plastic wrap, foil or storage items is a great trick as well!

Keeping grocery bags in order is a must for the kitchen! Here’s another option for shopping bag storage.

Spices are best kept out of site, here is my favorite storage rack for these daily necessities.

A baking drawer essential to keep essentials tidy!

#5 Assemble cabinet organizers, and enjoy the cleanliness!

Here’s the fun part! Put all your items into their designated areas, assemble your organizers and enjoy.

One KEY component to an organized kitchen, which I have learned through trial and error is “maintenance”.

Keep up with it.

If somethings out of order, put it back immediately.

It’s worth it and YOU will be so happy you did.

Enjoy your newly organized kitchen!

grouping like kitchen items: baking dishes, pans and serving trays

kitchen cabinet organization: grouping like items. Vases, and cake stands.

Cabinets don’t have to be filled to the brim. Enjoy less.

I’d love to see YOUR before and after pictures below! If you liked this article please let me know below. Here’s another article on the blog about organization you may enjoy.