I dream of knocking down the wall between my small kitchen and my dining room, which never gets used. However, in the meantime, I just do my best to keep the storage areas organized for maximum benefit.

Some of the ways I stay organized in my kitchen are simple, but very helpful:

Drawers

My kitchen has a deep drawer that houses kitchen tools too large to go in my silverware drawers, hand towels and oven mitts, as well as measuring cups, etc. Now you might think it would be a hodge podge, but it isn’t. I have three wire baskets that fit perfectly inside the drawer, so each holds like elements.

Spice Storage

Recently I purchased a spice organizer that I can’t wait to receive. It has three drawers that hold spices. The drawers pull down for easy access and it comes with labels so I can label each shelf with the spices contained in each! I get excited about being organized.

Under the Sink

Many people seem to use the cabinet under the sink for storing cleaning items. Here is another area where wire baskets come in handy. I have three wire baskets which hold my cleaning items. It makes it easy to get to them and it also keeps the area from looking messy. Sponges, brushes, rubber gloves in one, soap and cleaning products in another, etc.

There are many ways we can make life simpler by doing a little organizing along the way. Organization eases the frustration of not being able to find the items we need when we need them – that is, if we put them back where they belong after each use!

DirectBuy can help you with your kitchen remodeling on many levels. With products from leading manufacturers at savings of up to 50% off, there are many ideas for home improvement that will make a big difference in your design.

1. Change up Your Cabinets

Take a section of your cabinets and replace the solid doors with glass. This is a great place to show off your grandmother’s beautiful bowls, your favorite pieces of pottery, your collection of crockery or whatever. When you remove the solid front, rather than looking at a door front, you look into the actual cabinet – more depth, more space.

2. Lighten Up

You may be surprised at what the color white will do in a small space – and it isn’t boring! White makes everything seem brighter and bigger because it actually reflects light. Having a white kitchen with white cabinets doesn’t mean you can add splashes of your favorite color in many different ways.

3. Stay away from Big Contrasts

If you don’t want to use white, then choose a color scheme and don’t go for major contrasts. Instead use shades of the same color for cabinets, walls and backsplashes. This easy flow of color makes the room appear seamless and larger.

Whatever you have in mind for your kitchen remodeling project, you can count on the fact that DirectBuy has a great selection of brand-name products at wholesale prices to help you save up to 50% off retail prices – appliances , flooring , countertops , kitchen cabinets and more.

Utilize Your Wall Space

Make every inch of wall space count. Use walls for hanging utensils. Add shelves to empty wall areas for storing and displaying kitchen items. Add a decorative shelf above your doorways for displaying items that will give your kitchen a personal touch.

Make Your Kitchen Look Larger with Light

To give your kitchen the illusion of being larger, make the most of any type of lighting available to you. Natural light is awesome – keep the shades up and the curtains open – or don’t have any at all.

Add under-counter lights, place decorative pendant lights above your sink and other prep areas.

Choose the Right Color Scheme

Paint your walls in the lightest hue of your favorite color to give your room an open airy feeling. Accent your kitchen with objects  that make your kitchen pop with splashes of your favorite bolder colors.

For most everything you need for your kitchen remodeling project, DirectBuy is your number one source for great selection of brand-name kitchen remodeling products and savings up to 50% off retail prices.