The kitchen is in constant use, so it needs to be highly organised.

Stackable, transparent storage containers are perfect for dried goods.

Regardless of whether you like to cook or not, it pays to have this particular space sorted and clutter free.

While food storage is important, there are a myriad of things (big and small) that need a home.

The trick is to keep them within reaching distance, but stacked away neatly.

Looking for a twist-tie? Need to pull out every baking pan just to get the cookie sheet?

Dying for a place to keep stationery for grocery lists and family reminders?

Too many garbage bins taking up floor space? Here are some storage ideas to keep your kitchen tidy and functional. 

1.Shelve it

Putting up shelves will sort out your kitchen storage challenge.

Stainless steel accessories tend to complement the decor in most kitchens.

So putting up some shelves will sort out that small storage challenge.

Once you’ve exercised your basic power tool muscle, you can shelve everything from your magnetic boards and canisters to cookbook holders. 

2. Contain It

Being organised means maximising on space.

It also means knowing what’s in your kitchen, and more importantly where it is.

Stackable, transparent storage containers are perfect for dried goods.

If you're short on countertop space, mount storage countainers on the wall.

Shop around for  quality brands that will last and products that have lids that won’t lose their seal. 

3. Hang it

If you are short on countertop space, use the walls to hang up things.

Square containers are better than round containers; just the design of round containers wastes space.

These nifty storage containers can be mounted on the wall and are great for keeping food sealed tight for well over a month.

You will find similar containers at plastic stores and distributors, and while shopping around, keep an eye out for herb canisters that can be mounted on the wall.  

4.Store it

Do you use a lot of herbs, but find they go bad before you’ve used them all?

The handy Cuisipro Herb Keeper lets you stand them up with their bases immersed in water, keeping them fresher for longer.

Make use of any and all the available space in a kitchen by fitting floor to ceiling cabinets.  

5. DIY

A do-it-yourself kitchen not only saves you money, it allows you to design a kitchen to fit your specific needs.

With DIY you can easily add onto your kitchen or modify it as your needs or your family grows.

Store-bought paints and handles mean that you can easily add on as and when you can afford to.

Applying your DIY skills in the kitchen means you can make provision for your ever changing storage needs.  

Article courtesy of www.home-dzine.co.za