Need more space? Try these simple kitchen organization hacks that don’t require a large budget or skill.
Do a Google search for organization hacks, there’s a good chance the first thing you’ll see is this “duel waterfall” wine rack. Cost: over $2,000.
If you’re in the “one percent” perhaps, you, too, need to reorganize your living space.
However, the rest of these ideas are for the 99 percent.
Like the next thing you’ll likely see when doing a Google search: this spice rack organizer from Home Depot. It only costs 10 dollars; that’s way more in line with a 99-percenter budget.
But as you’ll see later on there are even much cheaper ways to reorganize.
The top-ranking articles for DIY reorganization articles are numbered lists. For example, “873 best organization ideas on Pinterest.”
Really? 873? Who has the time to sift through all of those? (If you do, consider yourself lucky to have the luxury of so much free time.)
For your convenience, here are a few of the best ideas. And these ideas share a couple traits: they are cheap and use everyday household items.
So let’s get into it and review some simple kitchen organization hacks….
Best kitchen organization hacks
Here’s something you probably never thought of: using kitchen file folders to separate your fruits and veggies on your shelf.
Many people have large bowls for which to store room-temperature produce. But bowls take up a lot of space.
But kitchen file folders … that’s very clever. For produce, clear file folders allow you to see your produce.
As for organizing under the sink, solid file folders and adhesive tape can save a lot of space.
In addition to showing you how to attach file folders to doors under the sink, the video has very other impressive kitchen organization hacks. Without doubt, using adhesive hooks isn’t a shocking revelation for you.
However, the producers of the Pinterest video use them in ways you might not expect. For example, you can hang pot lids. Who knew?
Perhaps the most impressive reorganization idea for small kitchens in the video is the DIY shelf that goes in between the fridge and the wall. The video shows you how to make the shelf that slides in a very tight space yet stores lots of things.
You will need to be a little handy to make the rolling pull-out pantry shelf. However, you can find somebody to help you put it together.
If you have a very small kitchen, you’ll want to watch the video.
Many kitchen cabinets are littered with pot lids. Here’s another way to resolve this problem: use this simple cabinet lid organizer. The price listed is $11.98 (Why not $11.99? Random, huh?)
Without doubt, you can probably find one cheaper….
Dollar store kitchen hacks
Speaking of which, if you’re on a very tight budget or just like saving money, buy stuff from the dollar store. Storage baskets like this come to mind.
They also work great for rearranging the area under the sink.
Here’s a pin that shows how orderly storage baskets under the sink look.
You can also use the adhesive hook ideas from the above Pinterest video.
The video shows you how to use the hooks on the doors under the sink to hang trash bags and other stuff that more often than not get in the way.
And if you don’t know where to store your trash bags, you can buy some simple hooks and hang them like this.
Good Housekeeping isn’t a source you’d likely think about for dollar store kitchen organization hacks.
However, the venerable institution has a dozen great ideas for maximizing space. For example, if your pantry is cluttered with coffee mugs, use a coat rack to hang them from the wall. Genius!
Another clever idea from GH is installing a cork board on the inside of your pantry door. You can hang measuring cups and other stuff that usually gets in the way.
Let’s leave you with one more GH tip: hang pots from a towel holder. As GH astutely observes, pots and pans are the clunkiest items in the kitchen.
And all it takes to unclutter your cabinets is a simple horizontal bar on the side of a cabinet. Thanks for the helpful tip, GH!
Cutting boards also tend to get in the way. BuzzFeed recommends tension rods to securely store them.
Alternatively, you can use a wire rack and zip ties to secure them on the inside of the cabinet door.
Cheap kitchen organizing ideas
In addition to file holders, magazine storage bins can hold a variety of items.
Small wire racks can also hold clunky canned goods.
In tight kitchen spaces, some people put their spices on a shelf above the oven. But the problem with this arrangement is that the spices can become clumped after being exposed to heat time and time again.
To resolve this problem, you can buy small plastic baskets and place magnets on the back of them. Then, you simply attach the baskets to the side of your fridge.
Another simple yet effective way to organize your space is to use bins and baskets.
The Domestic Geek suggests placing bins in your fridge to organize items.
The blog, Livabl, also has a clever way to transform a simple shower caddie into a produce organizer.
The same blog also recommends using an over the sink shelf to create extra space; hanging a shoe organizer inside the pantry door; using CD racks to tame unruly container lids; and hanging cleaning supplies under the sink from a rod.
One more of the unique kitchen organization hacks from Livabl is turning your fridge into a modern piece of art. To do this, apply magnets to the back of spice tins. Hang the tins from the top of the fridge.
There’s no shortage of creative de-cluttering ideas out there. However, the overwhelming majority of them seem to involve adhesive hooks, wire racks and simple plastic bins.
kumamonjeng says
I like how the organization hacks from Livabi turn the fridge into a modern piece of art and pretty simply by applying magnets. Love this idea.
Leona says
That is pretty cool, isn’t it?
Aditya says
Looks like pretty simple. and yet still graciously done with these hacks.Especially with the idea of storage basket.Would try someday.
Leona says
Hope it works out for you!
GiGi Eats says
I hate HUGE DEEP DRAWERS in kitchens because how on EARTH are you supposed to keep those tidy! REALLY?! ha!
Leona says
I started using drawer organizers for those.
Devyani Ray says
Love these hacks! going to try some
Leona says
Hope they help you in the kitchen!
Blair Villanueva says
These are awesome tips! And cost-effective.
I also recycle some empty bottles to storage some spices in the pantry.
Leona says
Great idea!
Sarah Bailey says
Our kitchen often seems to be full of clutter, I most definitely need to try and work through some of these tips to try and make it work better for us!
Leona says
It’s tough when it’s the most used room in the house.
Ally says
I’m always looking for ways to organize and reorganize our kitchen. I’ll definitely be referring back to this post when we actually start the process.
Leona says
Hope you try some of the tips!
Amber Myers says
I need to organize my kitchen, big time. There are things falling out of cabinets which can be quite scary. I’ll keep your ideas in mind!
Leona says
Please do! It takes a little bit to make it become a habit.
Khris says
I think I’m gonna share this post with my wife.. I actually learned alot even though I don’t involve my self with culinary activities.
It’s a worth read for every one.
Leona says
Thanks!
Jessica Taylor says
My kitchen is a hot mess since we’ve moved into our new home. These tips will really come in handy when we get more settled in.
Leona says
Enjoy your new home!
Fran Jorgensen says
Thank you so much for these handy tips! I recently had a kitchen makeover and I am still looking for organisation ideas to be able to pack and organise the kitchen a bit better. This is a gem!
Leona says
Hope you love that new kitchen!
Nabanita Dhar says
True… I usually come up with some hacks and after a few days, I tend to change over to something else. But I need my hacks to have an organised kitchen which I can’t do without.
Leona says
It’s so much easier to work in an organized kitchen!
Olga Zak says
I would like to organize my kitchen well. Your kitchen looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Leona says
I find it so much more functional when organized.
Mommy Sigrid says
Great tips! Thankfully, it is not my concern just yet because I live with my parents in law and we have a cook and helpers that organize and clean the kitchen. I cannot even organize my table! Ugh!
Leona says
That’s great to have!
Misspector says
Lack of space is the biggest problem at my kitchen. These tips are very useful! Thank you 🙂
Leona says
There are great ways to maximize whatever space you have.
Ruth I. says
Oh my, yes to all of these hacks! Anything to make my kitchen tidy. ha! Thank you for this list.
Leona says
Of course it’s easier said than done with a house full of kids.
Lauren says
This was super helpful. I’m obsessed with organizational tools.
Leona says
Glad it was useful.
Lavanda Michelle says
This is some useful information ! Thanks for this share !
Leona says
You’re welcome!
Flyingkids says
You have got some really great tips for kitchen hacks. They’d be really useful for almost all kinds of kitchen. Your own kitchen itself is really beautiful and warm. This is a really nice and informative share 🙂
Leona says
Thanks! Hope you found the tips helpful.
Karissa says
I am constantly finding new ways to organize and re organize my kitchen! Good tips here – some I use!
Leona says
Great that you are already doing some of the hacks!
Terri Beavers says
I love this! I’m always looking for new ways to stay organized, I have two boys and staying organized just seems to help.
Leona says
It sure does!