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If the kitchen is your favorite place in your home, there are few things you can do to make it even more practical and functional than it is at the moment. We all live busy lives and having an organized kitchen will help you prepare your breakfast and start your busy day more quickly and effortlessly. You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a kitchen that looks absolutely professional – you simply have to think about all the shortcuts that will make your life easier and better. There are some great tips that can work in any kitchen, no matter how big or small it is, and you’ll cherish your new space and enjoy cooking in it.

Lazy Susan to the rescue

This handy item will be your new best friend if you’re struggling with a lack of space. Use the corner of your kitchen cabinets or even the space below the sink, and install one of the most grateful kitchen additions in the world. A lazy Susan will allow you to put away a great number of pots and pans without creating a mess in your kitchen. You’ll get even more space if you opt for one that has more levels where you can store all your kitchen utensils.

The art of hanging

If you have a kitchen island, you probably have some space above it that you don’t use. This is a great space for hanging your pots and pans and using all the space available. That way, they’ll be close to you and make your cooking process much easier. Apart from that, you can hang them on an empty wall which you can also use to hang other utensils. Using vertical spaces will give you more storage space and help you decorate your kitchen at the same time.

Invest in storage space

Good storage space is something you need in every room, and your kitchen is no exception. Start with organizing your pantry and adding shelves and drawers to make room for everything that needs to be stored properly. Those who have pantries can think about investing in sturdy storage solutions that can be perfect for all your kitchen necessities. Create a system, so that you can always know where everything is, and you’ll see all the benefits of having a well-organized pantry in just a couple of days.

Use every inch

If you some empty space between cabinets and the appliances, you can use them to install a pull-out rack that can be great for storing all your small items. This can also be a great place to store all your canned food or dried herbs, and they will always be close to you so that you can use them in cooking. This rolling organizer is great because it doesn’t take up too much space but it can hold a lot of items and save a ton of space for something else. 

The bigger picture

The art of kitchen organization is in small details and finding unusual spaces wherever you can. For example, your kitchen island is a great place to incorporate some open shelving that can be used for your cookbooks or plates. You can use one-colored plates to play with the color palette in your interior or use different colors to add some stylish details to your kitchen.

Once you finish this makeover, you’ll see all the benefits of finding new spaces to help you with the organization. In addition to these tips, you can reorganize your drawers and keep everything you use close to your cooking station. Keep in mind that everything you do will eventually help you while you’re cooking, and make this process easier for you.