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January 5, 2018 · 14 Comments

HOW TO ORGANIZE KITCHEN CABINETS AND KEEP THEM ORGANIZED

HOW TO· ORGANIZE

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Here you will learn how to organize kitchen cabinets, cupboards, counters, and drawers along with tips on keeping them arranged on a daily basis.

How to organize kitchen cabinets by zones.  A breakfast zone with a mason jar full of oats and other jars with toppings.

When I was growing up I learned how to organize kitchen cabinets from my mom. She basically taught me how to organize in zones. This technique makes working in the kitchen more efficient and time-saving.

I didn't know how efficient it was until she came to my house and set up my kitchen when we moved.

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How to Organize Kitchen Cabinets

how to organize your kitchen cabinets with the baking and cooking zone.  A bunny holding a basket full of wooden spoon.

Where does a person begin when organizing their kitchen?

I would suggest beginning with thinking about your kitchen in compartments or spaces according to the task that you do the most. 

Here are the zones I have in my kitchen.

Cooking and Baking Zone

How to arrange kitchen cabinets in zones.  Here is the baking and cooking zone.

Let's start with the cooking/baking zone.

kitchen zone organizing oil and salt

When unpacking or rearranging your kitchen think about cooking and/or baking zone.

My cooking/baking zone is right next to my oven.  I keep my spices, utensils, hot pads, pots, and pan here.

kitchen zone organizing baking zone

As you can see from my photo the second and top-shelf hold all the things I need for baking.

Flour, baking soda, powder, measuring spoons, cups, and so on fit on those two shelves.  Spices are on the bottom with everything from thyme to salt.

Some people like their flour and sugar containers hidden but lately, I have enjoyed mine on the counter.

CLEANING ZONE

kitchen zone organizion cleaning zone

Here is another kitchen organizing zone that revolved around something and that is the sink.

So how do you organize kitchen sink area you might be wondering?

Think about what all you need to clean your dishes and kitchen.

If you are a less is more person then consider keeping most of your cleaning items under the sink but if you like to decorate with them then consider a cake plate with some pretty bottles and such on the counter. 

I am less is more kind of person so a few items on the counter make me happy. Next to the sink, you will find a few pretty bottles likes these Mrs. Meyer's hand soap and Meyer's dish soap bottles.

Also, consider placing all your dishes between the sink and the stove in the cabinets or on the shelves.  That way they are easy to put up after they are dry.

COFFEE ZONE

kitchen zone organizing coffee zone

Because my hubby loves coffee and the last thing you want to do is run around the kitchen in the morning getting everything together.  I created a coffee zone.

If you want to keep everything neat consider placing the coffee pot, sugar, and anything else on a tray like this one.  That way it can be easily pulled out to put the water in it and placed back neatly when finished.

BREAKFAST ZONE

kitchen zone organizing breakfast zone

I am not a morning person so in our house I needed everything to be in one place.  It also just happens I eat the same thing every morning and that is oatmeal.  So, here is my breakfast zone with oatmeal, and all the garnishments.

I also have pancake mix here, grits, tea and so on.

If you are not a morning person I would highly recommend this area to you too.  Also, this zone is close to the coffee zone.

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CONCLUSION

Thankfully my kitchen is average in size so there are not too many steps to go from one area to another.  But in real large kitchen zones are very important.  It saves a great deal of time and energy.

Here is a recap of how to organize kitchen cabinets by zones.

I hope this post will help make your kitchen a little more manageable and I have included some fun suggestions to help with your kitchen organizing zones project too.

  • Cooking/baking zone – pots, pans, hot pads, small appliances, stove, microwave, cooking and baking materials like flour and spices
  • Cleaning zone – cleaners like dishwashing liquid, dishes, dishwasher, drying rack if you need one and so on
  • Coffee zone – coffee pot, coffee, sugar, Splenda and so on (it's also great to have this zone near the baking zone since sugar and sweeteners play in both areas)
  • Breakfast zone – all the food items you need for breakfast ( it's good to have this area near coffee and baking also because spices and sugar are needed here too)

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Well, I hope this helps you think through your kitchen and what your daily tasks are.

When you decide to do some rearranging here is one last thought.

If you haven't used an item in the last five years consider donating it to someone who may need it more than you.  It will free up more space in your kitchen and make like even less cluttered.

And if you are really motivated and want to do some more organizing check out How to Use Pinterest to Organize Your Home and Organizing 101.  It will give you tips on how to make your organized space pretty too.

Happy Decorating!

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Comments

  1. Cindy says

    January 5, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    I guess we were lucky to have such an organized Mama.

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    • Jill neksOn says

      January 5, 2018 at 10:39 AM

      I’m going through all my cabinets as we speak! This is a really helpful article!

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      • Linda McDonald says

        January 9, 2018 at 10:12 PM

        That’s fantastic! I am so glad this article has been helpful!

        Reply
  2. Rena says

    January 7, 2018 at 12:02 PM

    I let my hubby do all of my organizing. His OCD has many benefits for my unorganized mind!

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    • Linda McDonald says

      January 9, 2018 at 10:11 PM

      I love it!!

      Reply
  3. Margaret Rutherford says

    January 8, 2018 at 8:08 AM

    We just got through with a remodel of our kitchen, and it was harder than I thought to sit down with the cabinet designer, who wanted to know how I wanted things to be designed. I was accustomed to “making things work” in whatever kitchen I happened to be living in! It was fun thinking about these zones. Good job! If you have kids, you might also consider a “kids doing homework” zone, as certainly my child did his homework as I was cooking….

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    • Linda McDonald says

      January 9, 2018 at 10:10 PM

      Thanks for sharing about your kitchen remodel experience. It is so much fun designing your kitchen but there are so many details that we take for granted every day.

      Reply
  4. gail stephens says

    September 11, 2018 at 10:34 AM

    I am probably your mom’s age and guess I have always done this. My daughter wants me to organize her kitchen every time she moves. Just a small suggestion that I have found helpful in my own experiences. I have every spice imaginable. 2 shelves worth. I separate mine by savory and sweet. The ones I use for baking or cooking sweets and the ones for savory, salty things. Before someone jumps in and says spices can go either way, yes they can. Example nutmeg I usually use for sweet things so it is on my sweet shelf. I know its there so f I need a dash in a quiche, I still know where it’s at. Hope this is helpful for someone.

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    • Linda McDonald says

      September 11, 2018 at 12:16 PM

      I know how your daughter feels. My kitchen is exactly the way my mom unpacked it many years ago. I am really encouraged by your idea of organizing the spices. I am looking forward to giving that a try.

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  5. Sally Evans says

    September 11, 2018 at 10:41 AM

    Who knew? i have zones in my kitchen too. One thing that has helped little short me….I have rectangular plastic baskets (Walmart variety) that I have segregated spices in. One has baking, ‘sweet’ things in. Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, etc. Also baking powder and soda and vanilla. The other basket is more savory things. It helps to just grab one basket and have all I need for that particular task.

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    • Linda McDonald says

      September 11, 2018 at 12:14 PM

      This is an awesome idea! I have been thinking of ways to organize my spices and I really like this idea.

      Reply

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