YOUR HOME
SIMPLE KITCHEN ORGANIZERS
- Organize
your kitchen according to your work stations: mixing area,
sink area, fridge area. Now think of each object according to where
you first use it. Store things there. So when you make a cake, put
all related items within immediate reach of your standing position.
All things related to the fridge should go right beside it. Dishes
should be near the sink. Etc. etc.
- For
high priority essentials, provide one-motion storage, ie. You
open the drawer or cupboard and can grab the item in one motion. Store things one layer deep or group similar things together in a
tray, container, etc. Put your light unbreakable items on your high shelves (big bowls). Items not often used should be put to the back of the shelf or even
out of the kitchen.
- Divide
drawers to gain control. - You can buy ready made drawer
dividers or create your own using boxes, trays, containers, or
pieces of cardboard you've taped down. Find a way to
compartmentalize a drawer so that each object will have a specific
spot to get placed in.
- Position
a heavy jar full of frequently used cooking tools on the counter
right beside your stove. It will save you time and make cooking
easier.
- Try
to use square containers rather than round so you can gain more
space.
- Keep
counters relatively free of gadgets and gismos. It will always have
the appearance of neatness and the counter will be easier to wipe.
What tips
would you share? Email us and
let us know.
An
excellent book on this topic is:
Escape
from the Kitchen by Deniece Schofield
