The best part of kitchen cabinetry is that it can hides all that mess. However, sometimes it feels nice to open up a drawer to beautiful organization. Imagine being able to find everything right away! Staying organized can help in many ways: Not having to repurchase items that you’ve misplaced, less stress from digging through clutter and less fighting with the ones you live with (because everything has its place).
Is it time for your kitchen to get an overhaul? This is a big task and will be hard to accomplish in one sitting. Try tackling one or two cabinets on each of your days off so the project doesn’t become too overwhelming.
Pull everything out
The first step to this whole process is decluttering. Consider the 6 month rule: If you haven’t used it in 6 months, and don’t plan on using it within 6 months, donate it.
Assess
Start with assessing each cabinet. Check out the current layout of your cabinets, and your organization (or lack there-of). Are there items here that should be? Are you dishes in a good proximity to your dishwasher or sink? Relocating your dishes to a better location will make your life easier.
Clean
After everything is taken out of your cabinets or drawers, start cleaning. Scrubbing everything down will give your kitchen a fresh start. If there is any damage, consider replacing the liner.
Analyze shelf height
The biggest issue with shelf organization is poor location due to size. Have you been storing taller items on the top, unreachable, shelf because that is the only place it fits? Don’t forget shelves are adjustable! Find an arrangement that’s easy for you to use and maintain, then adjust your shelves accordingly.
Put everything back
Once you have decided the best layout, it is time to put everything back! Everything that didn’t make the cut has to go. Items that aren’t going to kept need to be packed up and ready for donation or a garage sale! Things that don’t belong will be set aside for the next section of cabinet you’ll be organizing.
Repeat
It is time to go onto the next! Slowly but surely, within a few weeks, you’ll be living a happier life with some expert organization! You’ll feel like a brand new you!
