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Keep Your Kitchen Tidy with Organized Shelves and Cabinets

A woman taking care of dishes in well-organized kitchen.
Keeping your kitchen tidy is much more than just cleaning regularly. It’s about using an effective organization strategy that ensures every item has its place and stays within reach. In a rental home’s kitchen, space can often be a challenge, so it’s crucial to utilize every inch of cabinet and shelf space. With some clever organizing hacks, you can easily make the most of the storage space available.

 

The first thing to know about organizing a kitchen is that there should be a clear separation for the items you keep in your upper, lower, and shelves. Upper cabinets should be used for lighter, frequently used items such as pretty dishes or glassware, while lower cabinets are ideal for bulkier items like pots, pans, and cleaning supplies. Make sure to organize all your food items, perhaps by grouping items according to food or container type, ensuring easy access when needed.

Maximizing Space with Organizers

Once you’ve figured out where to place your items, you can move on to an organizational strategy using various organizers. Silverware trays, knife blocks, and spice racks can help keep drawers and cabinets neat. A well-arranged spice cabinet can help you keep your favorite spices at the front, while lesser-used items remain in the back, making cooking in your kitchen more efficient.

Repurpose Everyday Items for Storage

If standard kitchen organizers are too limiting or expensive, consider repurposing other types of organizers for use in the kitchen. For example, a simple magazine holder can also be used to store random items.

Using simple items like magazine holders can help you store random items or even organize cleaning supplies. For an office-to-kitchen crossover, try using a file folder in a cabinet to keep baking trays and lids neatly stacked. Use a rubber-backed shelf liner to keep things from sliding around.

Creative Canned Food Storage

Keeping everything neat and easy to see can be a real problem when it comes to canned foods. One way to organize canned goods is to use wire shelving designed for closets. The underside of wire closet shelving typically has a lip that can make an excellent cabinet rack when tilted at a 45-degree angle. As each can is used, the remaining cans will shift downward, making it easy to check your stock briefly. With a simple hack like this, you will never need to hunt for loose cans or wonder what’s in that messy cabinet again.

Use Tension Rods and Repurposed Items for Cleaner Cabinets

A simple hack to keep cleaning products organized is by using a tension rod inside a lower cabinet. This ensures that spray bottles, gloves, and cloths are hung neatly, off the cabinet floor, making the space look clean and tidy.

 

By taking the time to organize kitchen shelves, cabinets, and drawers, you’ll be able to save time and effort while preventing yourself from buying unnecessary items. Whether you’re working with a small or large kitchen, these tips will help you achieve beautifully organized kitchen shelves and cabinets.

 

For help with your rental needs, reach out to Real Property Management Vancouver. We provide a variety of rental properties across Vancouver and the surrounding areas. Contact us today!

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