10 Easy Organizing Hacks for Your Kitchen.

This easy and helpful list of organizing hacks for the kitchen will get you on your way to streamlining this important area of your home. Create a layout that works for you so you can cook meals in a more enjoyable space.

Organizing hacks are a great shortcut on how to organize a kitchen you love to be in.

Let’s face it, our kitchens are busy!

So much happens in this one space that keeping things put away can be rather tricky. Today I am going to share with you my favorite organizing hacks that will transform your kitchen into an oasis of organization without much effort.

When it comes to streamlining a space, keeping things easy, I feel, is the best way to ensure that things stay in their homes. Not only is it easier to find the tools you need but it is just as easy to put that tool back where it belongs.

The more you can put things away when you are finished using them, the neater your entire kitchen will be.

What is the most efficient way to organize your kitchen?

Organizing your kitchen can feel like an overwhelming task, but doing so efficiently can make meal prep and cooking much easier. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

Clear the clutter: Begin by getting rid of duplicate items, chipped or cracked pieces, or and anything you no longer use or need. This will make more space available for the items you do use regularly.
Group similar items together: Whenever you are organizing an area, try to group items into categories. This will help you to keep things where you use them so you can complete tasks more efficiently.
Use Containers: Once you have things grouped, you can determine the best container to hold them. Things like a crock for utensils, a basket for oils, or hooks for measuring spoons.
Store it where you use it: Next, keep tools close to where you routinely use them. This will make cooking and baking much more enjoyable.
Label storage containers: Whenever you are organizing, labels are the secret to staying with your new system. Know what belongs where so you can more easily put things all the way away.

a wire basket in a kitchen holding measuring spoons

Decluttering Resources for the Kitchen:

No matter how chaotic your kitchen is now, a few of these organizing hacks will get you on your way to a room you love to cook in.

Organizing hacks for the kitchen

I love easy solutions to tricky situations. And that is just what a hack is. It’s meant to get you unstuck and back on track without stressing out.

This list started out as ten hacks, but as I got going, I kept thinking of more and more solutions for this super important room in our homes!

So you do not get overwhelmed, I would work down this list and choose 5-10 hacks to work on first. These tips are meant to streamline your space, find more room where you may have none, and organize the tools you have so you are more efficient when you are cooking or baking.

Hack #1. Use a tension rod under the sink to hang cleaning supplies. Use it to hang spray bottles and clip on gloves and rags to dry.

Hack #2. Place a lazy susan in the fridge to maximize space and make items easier to access. This works great to hold condiments.

Hack #3. Attach a magazine holder to the inside of a cabinet door to store foil, plastic wrap, and parchment paper. It also works great to hold plastic bags from the store.

Hack #4. Hang pots and pans with a hanging pot rack to instantly free up cabinet space. There are so many options now you can get a shelf setup or a traditional hang-from-the-ceiling style.

Hack #5. Hang a shoe organizer on the inside of the pantry door to store snacks and small kitchen items. This works great for meal pouches, bottles of seasoning, or ramen packets.

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Hack #6. Divide and conquer your drawers by using DIY drawer dividers made from cardboard or foam board. You can also purchase tension drawer dividers if DIY isn’t your thing.

Hack #7. Do a reset at the end of each day for a neater kitchen each morning. Read more on Kitchen Resets here.

Hack #8. Install a pegboard wall to hang pots, pans, and cooking utensils. Be sure to put it on a wall with room to not only hand it but access it easily.

Hack #9. Keep your spices organized with a tiered spice rack. Staggering bottles allows you to see all your bottles more easily.

Spices on a wire riser shelf organizer in a cabinet

Hack #10. Use bins and baskets to store items like fruits, vegetables, and other small items.

Hack #11. Utilize an under-shelf basket to store items like bread, utensils, and plates that don’t fit elsewhere. I love these organizers! Give them a try and add more storage space in your kitchen.

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Hack #12. Hang up measuring cups and spoons on the wall using hooks or adhesive strips.

Hack #13. Use a tray to hold oils and frequently used spices. Not only will this look neater, but it will catch any spills keeping your counters cleaner.

Hack #14. Use wall-mounted shelves and hooks. Use the shelves for storage for your cookbooks, or crocks to hold utensils. Hooks are great for dish towels, utensils, or other items that can get cluttered easily.

Hack #15. Keep cutting boards stored in an easy-to-reach drawer to save countertop space. Keep them near to where you use them so your setup is more efficient.

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Hack #16. Make the most of your refrigerator by using bins and baskets to store food items. I love produce bins as they help to keep this area organized while ensuring things are stored correctly to last longer.

Hack #17. Use drawer dividers to make the most of your space. Dividers allow you to mix and match items in one area yet keep things from getting messy and cluttered.

Hack #18. Utilize the space behind doors by using storage racks for canned goods, spices, and other smaller items. This is more of a price investment but if you struggle with storage it is a great solution.

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Hack #19. Use hooks on the inside of a cabinet door. Use them to hold measuring cups and spoons, lids for pots and pans, and potholders.

Hack #20. Use a small appliance storage cart to hold bigger items that you use sporadically. This works well for an air fryer, instant pot, indoor grill, or mixer.

Hack #21. Turn your kitchen junk drawer into an organized kitchen utility drawer. Read How to Declutter a Junk Drawer here.

A before and after of a kitchen junk drawer

Hack #22. Keep daily supplements or medications in a bin Use a pill organizer to divide out portions for the week or the month.

Hack #23. Use dispensers to hold dish soap to neaten up your sink area.

Hack #24. Invest in magnetic shelving for additional space. These are my new favorite go to organizer, even my kids all have them!

a magnetic organizer on the fridge in a kitchen holding pills and paper towels

Hack #31. Use a file organizer to keep your cutting boards and baking sheets in order.

Hack #26. Only keep out small appliances on your counters that you use daily. This will free up much needed space for meal prep.

Hack #27. Keep extra trash bags in the bottom of your trash bin. This tip was a simple but huge game changer for me!

Hack #28. Use zones to streamline your kitchen more efficiently. Read more on Kitchen Zones here.

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Hack #29. Use a lazy susan on the table at mealtime to keep condiments easier for everyone to get to.

Hack #30. Place spices in clear jars that can easily be seen instead of keeping them hidden away in. cabinets.

Hack #31. Use plastic buckets to hold cleaners for your kitchen so you can do quick cleanup jobs fast.

black washtub full of cleaning supplies in a bathroom

7 Bonus Organizing Tips for a Neater, More Organized Kitchen

Use Clear Containers for Pantry Staples
Transfer dry goods like rice, flour, and pasta into clear, airtight containers. This not only keeps your ingredients fresh but also makes it easy to see when you’re running low.
Hang Pots and Pans
Free up cabinet space by installing a wall-mounted pot rack or hooks to hang your most-used pots and pans. It keeps them accessible and adds a rustic charm to your kitchen decor.
Install a Lazy Susan in Cabinets or the Pantry
A Lazy Susan is perfect for storing condiments, spices, or canned goods. It eliminates the struggle of reaching into the back of cupboards and keeps everything within easy reach.
Add Drawer Dividers
Keep your cooking utensils or cutlery organized and separated with simple drawer dividers. It saves time rummaging and keeps your workspace more streamlined.
Maximize Vertical Space
Use vertical dividers or shelf risers to stack cutting boards, baking sheets, or trays upright. This clears up horizontal space and makes everything easy to grab.
Declutter Countertops
Only keep appliances and tools you use daily (like the coffee maker) on your counters. Store rarely-used items in cabinets or you can store appliances in your pantry to create a cleaner, more open workspace.
Label Everything
From jars to bins, adding labels helps ensure everything has its place and makes it easier for the whole household to keep things tidy. Bonus points if you make the labels stylish!

By applying even a few of these tips, you’ll notice an immediate improvement in how effortlessly your kitchen stays organized and functional.

Give these easy kitchen organizing hacks a try, and see how easily you can streamline your space so you can create an area you really enjoy cooking in.

Start today and begin working your way down the list and watch your room go from cluttered and messy to streamlined and organized.