How to Organize Your Kitchen

Whether moving or remodeling, learning how to organize your kitchen is essential. Consider these tips:

Glasses and Cups:
1. Position glasses in the cabinet nearest to the refrigerator for easy access.
2. Consider situating children’s cups in a lower cabinet near the fridge for their convenience.
3. Place coffee cups near the coffee maker and coffee, filters, creamer, and sugar.

Plates and Bowls:
1. Ideally, place plates and bowls in a cabinet between the dishwasher/sink and the kitchen table.
2. If that is not feasible, opt for a cabinet near the dishwasher or the table.

Silverware:
1. Place silverware in a drawer nearest your dining table or dishwasher/sink.

Pantry Items:
1. If you have a pantry, utilize it to store cans, jars, and boxes.
2. Position most used items between shoulder and knee level for convenient access.

Top Shelves:
1. Allocate the very top shelves for lighter-weight and seasonal items.
2. Reserve the cabinet over the refrigerator for seldom used serving bowls and dishes.

Bottom Shelves:
1. Place heavy items on the lowest shelves to minimize damage in case of falls.
2. Use awkward bottom shelves for seldom-used items.

Plan the Layout:

1. Consider the kitchen size, traffic flow, and appliance/cabinet placement.
2. Tailor the layout to the needs of the kitchen users.
3. Take advantage of vertical storage in smaller kitchens.

Consider the Work Triangle:
1. Organize the kitchen triangularly, ensuring easy access to the stove, refrigerator, and sink.
2. This layout will help you be more efficient in the kitchen and reduce your time walking back and forth.