Kitchens are truly the heart of the home, whether you are a cook or like to gather with friends and family. Because so much time is spent there, it’s important to create an efficient space that fits your lifestyle. Every kitchen and resident is unique; however, organizing a kitchen can be as simple as putting the right things in the right places. Here are a few tips to get started.
1. Group "Like" Things Together
Make your life easier by grouping similar items together. For example, coffee and tea drinkers should have a designated brew station, putting mugs, coffee/tea, coffee maker, and sweetener all together in one place. If your machine requires filling water each day, consider locating everything near the sink.
2. Strategically Place Items in Cabinets and Drawers
Stand at your dishwasher. You should be able to unload your clean dishes and utensils without needing to move much. This type of organization creates a fast and efficient system.
3.Sort Kitchen Supplies According To How Often You Use Them
Place everything with intention. For example, place baking supplies used twice a year in a high cabinet and everyday items in a lower drawer where the entire family can access them.
4. Use Kitchen Storage Solutions to Maximize Space
When it comes to food storage, create categories, and place similar items together in bins that can easily be accessed. By seeing what you have, residents can easily see what you have vs. what you need to buy.
5.Donate What You Don't Use
Donate anything you have multiples of or items you don't use. Real estate is too valuable in NYC to waste it.
6.Remove Stuff That Should Go Somewhere Else in Your Home
Try to avoid the “junk” drawer in the kitchen. For household items not explicitly related to the kitchen, create a designated spot in your home for things like office supplies or coupons to keep counters clear and eliminate the daily search for these necessities.
Written by Sarah DeGrim