How to Organize a Kitchen by Sorting Your Belongings
Step 1
Purge any items that you don’t need. Cluttered cabinets make it hard to find what you need. Don’t keep items that are only taking up space. When deciding if you need something, consider the last time you used it if it’s in good repair, and how many of that item you own. If you don’t know how to use the item, let it go.
Pass your unused items along to a friend or donate them to a local charity. If you have a lot of items you don’t want or need, consider having a garage sale.
You may have items like holiday dishes that you don’t use often but still want to keep. If you don’t have enough cabinet space to keep them in the kitchen, it’s a good idea to store them elsewhere.
Step 2
Clean your kitchen from top to bottom. Dust the outside of your cabinets, appliances, and any decorative items. Use a soapy rag and clean, dry cloth to wash and dry the insides and outsides of your cabinet, as well as your countertops. Sweep and mop your kitchen floor. Wash and dry any rugs or other cloth items that you keep in the kitchen.
You want to start with a clean slate! Since you're removing everything from your kitchen cabinets and drawers, this is the best time to clean them. Additionally, you don't want to put your dishes and appliances on top of a layer of dust or grime!
Step 3
Create activity zones based on how you use your kitchen. Knowing how you'll use your kitchen makes it easier to decide where to keep your items. Here are some zones you might incorporate:
Coffee or Tea Spot: Place your coffee pot or tea pot in an easy-to-reach location. Store your mugs and coffee or tea nearby.
Food Prep Station: Provide space to prepare your dishes. Place your cutting board, knives, measuring cups, and related items near this space.
Cooking Station: You’ll likely center this area around your stove. Keep your cooking utensils nearby, as well as your oven mitt.
Serving Station: If you have space, you might include a spot for serving your food. Choose an empty countertop, and keep your serving spoons nearby.
Step 4
Choose easy-to-reach places for your most frequently used items. These items should be easy to take out, use, wash, and replace. Keep them at eye or waist-level near your dishwasher, sink, or stove. Don’t stack items like pots and pans if that means you have to dig to find what you want.
For example, you might put the dishes you use daily in an eye-level cabinet close to the stove.
Step 5
Group similar items together. For instance, your categories might include mugs, pots, dinnerware, and storage containers. Storing these items in the same spot will make it easier for you to find and grab what you need.
After you have your items sorted into similar groups, check that you don’t have too many of one item. If you have more than you need, it’s a good idea to let some go.
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