I’m a firm believer that your home should work for you. If you’re running around trying to find things, every day, the wasted time adds up. Pair that with your busy day and family dynamics and it can become an unnecessary frustration. That is where staying organized “behind the scenes” comes into play.

Every time I start to organize, I begin in the kitchen. It’s the hub of the home and is usually the place where your family begins their day together. There are a few areas where I focus my attention; let’s dive into those.

DRAWERS

The kitchen drawers can became a cluttered mess of utensils when they aren’t compartmentalized. I love drawer organizers, dividers and trays. Peg systems for dishes can easily be moved around to accommodate different size plates. I also love these utensil trays that can be cut down to the size of your drawer to look like they are custom.

UTENSIL HOLDERS

Large spoons, spatulas and tongs can take up a lot of room in drawers and they may be needed quickly when cooking. I love to put them in a utensil container in easy reach of the stove top. Since they are on the countertop I use them as “decoration” as well. You can coordinate the colors to the kitchen. I tend to lean towards wooden spoons, stainless steel, and gold utensils to keep everything neutral. These gold and marble containers would be the perfect compliment to a kitchen.

CANISTERS

Canisters are great for flours, sugars, packets, cereals, granolas…you name it! I love a simple clear canister, but there are a range of options to suit the aesthetic of your kitchen. You can use them on pantry shelves or on the countertop.

BASKETS

I love having places to contain. My children love to get their own bags of chips, cookies, crackers, and bars. We both love that I can organize their favorites in baskets, at their level, to easily grab without messing up the whole pantry. I also like to categorize baskets for baking, snacks, teas, etc. I use both see-through and woven depending on the look I’m going for and how much I want to hide the items inside.

PANTRY EXTRAS

The pantry is a mix of bags, boxes, jars, and cans; using just one storage solution won’t work. I have also found that many shelves are too deep and sometimes too tall for the products. Instead of re-designing the shelves, I like to find solutions to be able to utilize every inch of the pantry. Keeping your breads separate from other items helps to keep it from getting smashed. I use either a bread box or basket that hangs below the shelf with shorter objects stored below it. I also love to use a lazy susan in deep areas, like corners.

Tomorrow we’re sharing our favorite white paints! Here is the rest of the line-up:

March 31- White Paint Colors

April 1- Office Organization

April 2- Black Paint Colors

April 5- Closet Organization

April 6- Gray and Putty Paint Colors

April 7- Toy Organization

April 8- Blue Paint Colors

April 9- Our Favorite Rugs

April 12- Green Paint Colors

April 13- Our Favorite Wallpaper

April 14- Our Favorite Art

April 15- Our Favorite Accessories

April 16- Outdoor Update

Enjoy,

Nikki

Spring Refresh | Kitchen & Pantry Organization

Spring Refresh | White Paints

Spring Refresh | Exterior Paint