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Helpful Techniques for Kitchen Organization

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:06:38 +0000

Although the kitchen may start off as an organized and efficient space, years of use and new appliances can add up to a messy and untidy room in the house. Organizing the entire kitchen often seems like a daunting task, so people avoid it at all costs. However, with these simple kitchen organization techniques you can streamline the efficiency and storage in your own home.

Discard or Donate

Most kitchens are full of items which are no longer needed or used on a regular basis. Throw out any broken appliances or food items which are expired. If an item hasn’t been used by you in over a year but is still in good condition, consider selling it at a garage sale or donating it rather than having it clutter up your space.

Clear Your Countertops

Kitchens look instantly messy if the counters are cluttered with dozens of appliances. Keep out only the items that you use on a regular basis, such as the toaster and the coffeemaker, and store all the others in cabinets that are out of sight. This will give you more room for food preparation as well.

Discarding old items and clearing your countertops are the first steps in kitchen organization for any home.

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How to Organize Your Kitchen Pantry

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:15:38 +0000

Most kitchens boast a pantry or cabinet space where food items and household items are stored. Having a pantry can mean you have quick and easy access to your most commonly used items, but unfortunately it is also a space that gets cluttered and disorganize quickly. In order to make the most of your kitchen pantry and keep the space organized and tidy, follow these helpful tips.

Empty and Start Over

Kitchen pantries are often full of items that are no longer consumed on a regular basis or that have already expired. These items should not be taking up valuable pantry space in your kitchen. The first step to on organized pantry is emptying the entire space and deciding what to keep, what to throw away and what to donate.

See What You Have

A common problem with pantries is that the food in the back is not seen, and therefore is not eaten. Be sure to organize the food so that only one can is showing, with similar products stacked behind. This way you can see exactly what you have in stock and plan your meals around the ingredients.

By following the tips, along with grouping foods by type and using labels, you can organize kitchen pantries quickly in any home.

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How to Maximize Your Kitchen Space

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:24:17 +0000

Although a kitchen might seem big, once you have filled it with appliances and cabinets the room can begin to look quite small. In apartments, your kitchen might be much tinier than you would like. Thankfully there are several ways that you can make your kitchen appear larger, as well as have more room for preparation, storage and cooking. Here are a few tips for maximizing your kitchen space:

Store Only What You Need

If your cabinets are overflowing and the countertops are full of barely used appliances, reconsider what you keep in your kitchen. Box up special china and blenders that never get used, and store them in the basement or a closet.

Hanging Utensils

Drawers full of knives and utensils can be problematic, so hang up a magnetic strip somewhere safe, and hang knives from there. Or, attach several hooks to the walls or kitchen backsplash and hang up spoons, ladles and spatulas.

Find Unused Space

Even in the most crowded kitchens, you can often find some unused space. Place baskets on the top of your fridge to store paper products that are rarely used, or tupperware.

By maximizing your kitchen space with these tips, you can have more space in your home!

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Increase Kitchen Organization with Clever Cabinets

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:05:13 +0000

You can enjoy greater levels of kitchen organization with the right kitchen remodeling plans. There are countless accessories available to help you get the chaos in the kitchen under control. Here are some tips to help you bring order to your cooking space.

Drawers

Bulky lower cabinets can be replaced with clever drawers that are easy to use. Large enough to accommodate pots and pans, these drawers eliminate the black hole of storage that is a problem for so many kitchens.

Recycling

Consider adding a trashcan with separate compartments to make recycling easy. Choose a sliding unit that will fit under the kitchen sink to provide you with a can for trash and another for recycling.

Clever Corners

Take full advantage of the corners by choosing cabinets that will extend to both walls. Fitted with special hinged trays that pull completely out, these clever corner cabinets maximize storage space in your kitchen.

You can enjoy greater levels of kitchen organization when you choose the right items for your kitchen remodel. Recycling is easy and clutter-free when you choose sectioned containers that will fit in a lower cabinet. Drawers eliminate messy lower cabinets and smart corner cabinets maximize your storage space.

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How to Organize Your Kitchen Pantry to Please the Chef in Your Home

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:59:08 +0000

The kitchen pantry is often the space in the kitchen which gets cluttered quickly, filling up with lots of boxes and cartons that rarely get used. By organizing kitchen pantries, you can see clearly what foods you have on hand, as well as find things quickly when you need them. Here are a few great tips for organizing kitchen pantries:

Start Fresh

Before you begin organizing the pantry, you will need to get rid of anything that no longer belongs. Empty the pantry out, and toss out any expired food items. Consider donating foods that you never eat, and set everything you plan to keep aside in one place.

Divide Foods

For convenience and efficiency, you will want to group together all the similar foods. For example, gather together all the canned vegetables in one spot, or the boxes of pasta and cereal.

Most Used Items

Place the items that you use most in a clear, visible place. If you have several of one item, arrange them so that only one is showing. You will instantly see what you have, and be able to find more when you need it.

With these great tips for tidying and organizing your kitchen pantry, you will have a more organized kitchen in no time.

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Stress-Free Kitchens

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:49:21 +0000

Preparing a meal is an art. Superior ingredients, high-quality tools and equipment and an an organized work environment coalesce to produce a work of culinary art. Even the humble peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich becomes a handiwork when you have access to the right ingredients in a workspace that optimizes your abilities and minimizes the effort required.

Built-In Organization

A well-organized kitchen is a joy to work in. If you have to go hunting from one side of the stove to the other side of the refrigerator just to find a frying pan, things get stressful quickly. Having ample cupboard space makes kitchen organization necessary, but when cabinet space is at a minimum, kitchen organization becomes crucial. A well-organized kitchen includes creating an “efficiency triangle” where the refrigerator, the sink and stove are all within a few steps of each other.

Organizational Helpers

When time is of the essence, an organized kitchen can mean the difference between silky smooth gravy and a bowl of clumpy lumps. Organizers, such as canisters, utensil holders and spice racks can make whipping up a Baked Alaska a piece of cake.

Having “a place for everything and everything in its place” helps reduce stress in the kitchen.

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Organize and Update Your Kitchen Pantry

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:36:07 +0000

Do foods hiding in the back of your kitchen cabinets or pantry go to waste because you forgot about them? While kitchen pantries are among the top requested kitchen features, they need great organization to provide maximum value to homeowners.

Invest in Clear Containers

To avoid waste, you need to be able to see what items you have available. Whenever possible, take bulky boxes out of the pantry and use clear, airtight containers. Clear containers will keep cereal, pasta and baking ingredients from spoiling, and will enable you to see them. Keep items with an earlier expiration date closer to the front. Organize canned goods by type and keep like-items together.

Consider Upgrading Your Pantry

A roll-out drawer helps you to see all the items on a shelf, even the ones that get forgotten in the very back of the pantry. Spice racks keep spices in place and in sight. Invest in a few bells and whistles to upgrade your pantry for better kitchen organization.

An organized pantry will avoid waste and save money and time.

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Organizing Your Kitchen Supplies

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:18:33 +0000

In many kitchens, the term pantry may simply refer to a closet where a lot of food items and various kitchen supplies get stored in a haphazard fashion. Regardless of the type of pantry, there is always the option to better organize this space, and if you’re remodeling your kitchen, don’t forget to include a pantry in your plans.

Determining The Need

A kitchen pantry may just need a few small bins and some reorganizing. Others may need a complete overhaul with new drawers and compartments. The first step is figuring out what needs to be done and what budget one has for the project.

Keeping It Organized

With all of the dividers and labels in place, kitchen pantries can still get messy and disorganized. For it to stay organized, it should be set up in a way that makes it easy for everyone to find things simply and quickly. That will also help when it comes to putting things back in the correct place as well.

Kitchen pantries should be a place where items are well organized and easy to get to. With a little bit of effort and the right organizational tools, this can easily be done in any kitchen.

Make Your Kitchen More Comfortable and Efficient

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:40:43 +0000

Your kitchen should be the focal point of your home, where people gather to prepare meals, talk about the day, and unwind. However, a smaller kitchen that is cluttered might mean you want to get out of there rather than spend time relaxing and chatting as you cook or bake.

By following these tips on maximizing your kitchen space, you can organize the room and feel more comfortable spending time there.

Hook It Up

Even if your drawers are full, you can still utilize wall space to hang up things on kitchen hooks. Of course you can hang up kitchen towels and oven mitts, but think beyond that to hang up your most often used spoons, ladles, or serving utensils.

Drawer Organizers

Even big drawers can quickly fill up if they are not organized properly, leading to an overflow that can potentially take over the kitchen. Organize your drawers, cabinets and shelves with racks to eliminate clutter and help you find certain things better.

Ceiling Fixtures

Hang baskets to store rarely used and light items with wine glasses, which can take up lots of space in your kitchen otherwise.

Using these space saving techniques can help you to organize your kitchen and create more space.

Keeping Everything in Its Place In Your Kitchen

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:05:15 +0000

Keeping your kitchen organized helps you keep it clean and inviting. Take some time to sort out the clutter on counter tops and nearby surfaces. You can use just about any type of container to sort those loose items that tend to collect in various areas of the room. Look for plastic crates or baskets to hold things like napkins, tablecloths, seasoning packets, tea bags and other dry goods.

Arrange Your Kitchen Efficiently

There are many items you can buy to help keep things organized. Shelf organizers, lid racks, Lazy Susans, and drawer dividers can all be used to help you arrange your kitchen efficiently. Try to find a place for hooks to hang potholders, aprons, dish towels, mugs or pots. Another useful item might be a cart on wheels, which is handy for setting and clearing a table, and can be used for extra surface space.

Kitchen organization is a good idea because an organized kitchen is easy to keep clean, and there are so many items available these days to help you keep everything in its place.

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