Word Count: 830 Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:53 AM
Find Hidden Kitchen Storage Solutions
No matter how large or small your kitchen is, one of the commodities that seem to be lacking is storage. It is important to have proper storage space and with proper cleaning and organization, you may be able to find storage you never knew existed. Whether it is to save space, make better use of your space, or to de-clutter your countertops, there are many storage solutions available. These solutions can help you beautify and simplify your kitchen area. Many storage solutions almost seem hidden because they are easy to forget.
You should be able to find plenty of unused storage space in your pantry. You can purchase a pantry door rack to increase the amount of storage space in your pantry by using the otherwise blank door as storage.
For the baker in your family, purchase a tiered cooling rack. This takes up less space while you allow your pans to cool. A tea lover may like a tea-keeper, which is a round sealable container that separates and keeps their tea bags in order and fresh.
Utilize cupboard space by adding a two-drawer organizer. These organizers are great for under the kitchen sink to store your cleaning supplies. In the pantry, you can store small packages to keep them in order and easy to find. You can also organize your wares by placing these items elsewhere in your cupboard. You can also use expanding step shelves in your cupboards to organize cans or bottles. These expanding step shelves offer varying widths of shelving, and up to three levels for storing your products.
A rollout cabinet drawer that comes on its own or in tiers can also increase your storage space, especially in deep cabinets where you cannot see the back of them. A lid organizer is also a great space saver. Keep your pot lids all in one place, or the lids for your plastic containers organized and together, taking up less space in your cupboards and creating room for more storage solutions.
If you are tired of having your spices all over in your cupboard, you may want to consider purchasing a spice rack that keeps all of your spices together in one small-compartmentalized unit. You can even purchase one that is self-measuring so that you do not have to dirty a measuring spoon to get one teaspoon of a spice into your recipe. If you fancy keeping your larger spice containers, you can still get storage solutions. A spice organizer allows you to store the containers you purchased at the store together in an orderly fashion to help save you some space. A three-rack spice organizer with pull out drawers is a great way to save space in your spice cupboard and you can store some items on top of the unit as well.
For many people, finding a place to hang their towels and cloths is an issue. If you do not want to drill holes in your cabinetry, look for an over-the-door, hanging towel bar. This great solution keeps your cabinetry intact without the need for screws or nails.
Rolling and stackable storage bins are another great storage solution for your kitchen. Keep large amounts of food items, such as sugar, flour, cereal, dog and cat food, and much more, in a storage bin that you can roll around the kitchen for easy use. There are also many other storage bins and containers that stack easily to save space and store otherwise bulky boxes and containers into a much smaller space – and they can keep your food fresh longer
Overhead pot racks are also a great space saver. Get those pots and pans out of the cupboard and above your head with a beautiful pot rack that hangs from the ceiling. This can clear up a major amount of cupboard space in your kitchen and increase the feel and size of your kitchen area.
A tiered corner shelf for your counter top can also help to organize your space. By adding one small corner shelf, you can store double the condiments, spices, and containers that you could before. Corner shelves that are free standing are easy to put together, fit well into any space and are an inexpensive solution for kitchen storage and space creation.
Regardless of your space, you can always stand to organize it a bit better, make things easier to find and create some more open air in your kitchen. An organized kitchen makes cooking and baking much less stressful and you can imagine just how much easier it would be to cook if everything had a place and nothing in the kitchen was cluttered.
Some simple storage solutions for your kitchen, especially making use of otherwise useless space can really help organize your kitchen and make it a room that you enjoy using.
About the Author
Shawn Thomas is a freelance writer who writes about topics concerning organization as well as personal motivation. Mr. Thomas also offers tips for living and managing a home, such as kitchen organization and kitchen storage.
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