10 genius kitchen storage and organisation ideas that will make life easier


From small kitchen storage ideas, to kitchen cupboard storage ideas


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Bridie WilkinsSenior Health & Fitness Writer
March 5, 2021

Spending more time at home since the pandemic began is all the more reason to make it a stress-free place to be, with a focus on the kitchen as the hub of most houses.

How can I organise my kitchen?

Here, we've rounded up the very best kitchen storage and organisation ideas that will help you streamline your space.

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Small kitchen storage ideas

1. Use forgotten spaces

Kitchen tools and a plant hanging on a stainless steel rail mounted on a tiled wall.

Utilise the end of cabinets and kitchen islands by adding a hanging rack – ideal for storing larger utensils such as chopping boards or colanders.

Hanging rack, £18.50,

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2. Use combination drawer organisers

Collage of kitchen drawers with utensils and plates, organized in multiple sections.

Multiply your drawer space with an expandable and adjustable utensil organiser. This one by Decorus Store comes with three separate sections which slot perfectly within one another, all the while keeping different kinds of cutlery arranged.

Drawer organiser, £18.50,

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Kitchen cupboard storage ideas

3. Store pans and boards sideways

Four wooden cutting boards on a white and blue stand against a blue background.

Maximise space by using a horizontal pan rack that will make it easier for you to access your utensils, while also freeing up surface area.

Pan organiser, £17.99,

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4. Ensure easy access and visibility

Kitchen cabinet with jars and cans of sauces, cheese, and seasonings.

Forever hunting down different sized mugs/glasses within one manic cupboard? Try a non-slip tiered organiser like this one. It works great for displaying the labels of different condiments, too.

Tiered shelf organiser, £9,

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5. Don't forget your doors

Two tiers of mesh spice racks holding various jars and containers.

While they might not be as strong as the interior of a cupboard, use your doors to hold lighter items such as condiments and spices, by mounting a handy shelf like this one.

Door rack, £27.97,

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Kitchen wall storage ideas

6. Mount knives on a magnet

Kitchen counter with knives, lemons, limes, pitcher of water, and potted plant.

Switch knife blocks for a magnetic wall strip that will free up plenty of countertop space.

Knife rack, £17.99,

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7. Kill two birds with one stone

Three glass jars with nuts and snacks on a metal rack above a paper towel holder.

Adopt a two-in-one approach with this spice rack-turned-kitchen towel holder, that requires no drilling whatsoever.

Wall rack, £14.44,

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Under kitchen sink storage ideas

8. Use a caddy that serves as both a wet and dry storage solution

A metal shower caddy holds a blue towel, two bottles of liquid soap, and a blue and white shower brush.

From its removable drain tray and large leaking holes to two central dividers and side hooks at either end, this sink caddy can be stored both under the sink, or mounted upon the wall using an easy adhesive.

Sink caddy, £20.99,

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Kitchen shelves storage ideas

9. Turn one shelf into two

Black metal shelf with various food containers and condiments.

Expand your vertical storage space with a wire shelf riser, like this one from Amazon. It's foldable meaning it won't take up any surface area when you don't need it, either, while reviewers are raving about its ability to hold heavy weights.

Wire shelf, £13.99,

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Kitchen corner storage ideas

10. Invest in a plate rack

White kitchen cabinet with a three-tier metal rack holding stacks of white plates and bowls.

Arrange your plates according to size in a handy corner rack, such as this one from Amazon.

Plate rack, £14.99,

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