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January 27, 2017 by Joy Kincaid 78 Comments

12 Creative and Smart Kitchen Organization Ideas

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For most of us, the kitchen tends to be the heart of the home. We spend so much time there! Cooking, eating, feasting, and enjoying friends and family. However, it also tends to be one of the most difficult rooms to keep organized. Here are 12 kitchen organization ideas to inspire you!

Love these 12 genius kitchen organization ideas!

Kitchen Organization Ideas

One of my goals for this year is to gain a greater level of organization in the kitchen. Here are some of the best ideas I’ve come across.

1. Organize with Baskets

I have always been a huge fan of baskets. And they can often be found inexpensively at discount stores and thrift shops. They bring such a homey atmosphere to the kitchen.

Photo Source: BHG

I love how this kitchen has baskets above the cabinets for rarely-used items, and I also love the use of a shallow basket on the island.

Photo Source: BHG

LOVE all the baskets in this pantry!

Photo Source: Eleven Gables

2. Use the Inside of a Cabinet Door

I think this idea is genius! You’ll always know where to find just the right measuring spoon or cup!

Photo Source: The Kitchn

3. Clear Plastic Containers in the Pantry

Isn’t this pantry beautifully organized?! I just love it! Just seeing this photo made me want to go out and buy a whole set of the OXO containers to store all of my pantry items!

Photo Source: Everything Emmy

4. Use Clear Containers in the Fridge

I want a whole set of these containers for my fridge! Last week I bought a couple of pieces, and I’m hoping to add to my collection over time.

5. Wire Baskets in the Pantry

I love this pantry’s use of wire baskets! They look so old-fashioned and modern all at the same time.

Photo Source: BHG

6. Kitchen Chalkboard

Every kitchen can use a chalkboard! I love the old-fashioned look of this chalkboard/corkboard combination.

Photo Source: BHG

7. Chalkboard Labels

Chalkboard labels are useful and stylish at the same time. I love them in any room, but they seem particularly suited to kitchen organization.

Photo Source: BHG

8. Use a Pan Organizer

These pan organizers make grabbing the right pan a simple matter! We desperately need one of these in our kitchen.

Photo Source: Martha Stewart

9. Use a Magazine File

This is such a clever idea! Mount a magazine file inside a cabinet door to hold all those narrow boxes of plastic wrap, wax paper, and aluminum foil.

Photo Source: Listotic

10. Mason Jar Pantry Storage

I really love this idea. And it helps that I inherited quite a few half gallon mason jars from my mom recently.

Photo Source: The Rigneys

11. Sew Velcro to Your Kitchen Towels

This is such a great idea! Sew some velcro to the back of your towels so they don’t end up on the floor (or maybe that just happens at our house)!

Photo Source: Martha Stewart

12. Cabinet Door Organizer

Always keep your cleaning products within easy reach by mounting an organizer on the inside of your cabinet door. There are lots of cabinet door organizers to choose from!

I hope these kitchen organization ideas have inspired you as they have me. I’m ready to tackle my kitchen now!

What are your favorite kitchen organization ideas?

P.S. You may also like this post:

These baskets and bins are great for farmhouse style organization!

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Comments

  1. Carol L says

    May 21, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    Don’t the over the door organizers look ugly on the outside since you can see the hooks? No one EVER shows the outside of the door…….

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      June 2, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      They look like a helpful idea, but we don’t have any at our house, since they don’t fit our current cabinet doors. But I know what you mean, it would be nice to see how they look from the outside of the door!

      Reply
  2. Priya says

    July 26, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    Such good ideas! I reallylike the blackboard idea with measuring cups on the inside of the cupboard door. Found this through the Bloggers Pit Stop.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 26, 2019 at 6:36 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by, Priya!

      Reply
  3. Catherine Sokolowski says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:22 pm

    I love all the organization tips you found. I am looking at the top of my cabinets and thinking of what kind of baskets I want to put up there!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 26, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you, Catherine! Baskets are one of my favorite organizing tools!

      Reply
  4. Liberty says

    January 24, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    Those measuring cups are going to clang loudly every time they open the cabinet door…. ask me how I know…. : ) : )

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 25, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      Haha, good point!

      Reply
  5. laura says

    January 20, 2019 at 10:11 am

    hi joy! I love this collection of organizing ideas! It’s featured on notatrophywife.com for Inspire Me Monday! Thanks for sharing! xo laura

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  6. Cindy says

    January 20, 2019 at 8:33 am

    Great tips and I especially like the Velcro the kitchen towel idea!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  7. Kippi says

    January 16, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    Wonder collection of organizational ideas. I have such a hard time keeping stuff put away in the kitchen. Happy New Year, Kippi #kippiathome

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 19, 2019 at 5:54 pm

      The kitchen can be such a challenge to keep organized! Happy New year to you also!

      Reply
  8. Debbie - MountainMama says

    January 15, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    Those are all great ideas, and those pantries are drool worthy!! Makes me want to go home, take everything out of my teeny tiny pantry, and start all over!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 19, 2019 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks Debbie!

      Reply
  9. maryjo materazo says

    January 15, 2019 at 11:23 am

    love all these ideas. thanks for the inspiration. I’m on an organization kick so this was totally motivating! xo- maryjo

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 19, 2019 at 5:52 pm

      Glad to hear that!

      Reply
  10. Stefanie says

    January 9, 2019 at 12:28 pm

    I love some of these ideas! I’m going to pin this post for later use!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 10, 2019 at 2:13 pm

      So glad they were helpful!

      Reply
  11. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    May 13, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    Great ideas! I especially like the baskets and canning jars. I store lots of things in jars because I don’t like plastic.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 19, 2018 at 6:57 pm

      I agree with you on the plastic—my pantry is full of glass jars for this reason!

      Reply
  12. April J Harris says

    May 7, 2018 at 11:21 am

    Oh my goodness what wonderful ideas – and what beautiful pantries! Thank you so much for sharing this post, Joy. I’m featuring it at the Hearth and Soul Link Party this week. Hope to see you there. Have a wonderful week!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 7, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      Thank you, April! And thanks so much for the feature!

      Reply
  13. Nancy Wolff says

    May 6, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    Love these ideas! thanks for sharing your post on the Simple Homestead Hop! going to feature your post this week on the Hop. I’m always looking for more ways to be organized! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  14. Samantha says

    May 3, 2018 at 9:37 am

    great ideas! I’m trying to organize my pantry

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  15. Wrae Sanders says

    May 3, 2018 at 6:37 am

    I love these ideas- simple but pretty

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 5, 2018 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Wrae!

      Reply
  16. Sue Donaldson says

    January 24, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    Love your ideas – I want your kitchen and pantry. I will begin by collecting mason jars!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 24, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks, Sue! I only wish these photos were of my own kitchen! I have gleaned so many ideas from other creative ladies. I inherited boxes of Mason jars from my mom, and I’ve been gradually switching all the things in our pantry to jars. I love the way they look!

      Reply
  17. Akaleistar says

    January 23, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I really like the idea of using the inside of the cabinet door for storage!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 23, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      I agree, it’s such a great use of every available space!

      Reply
  18. shelley says

    January 18, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    I love all the great ideas! This is one of my featured picks at the Over the Moon link party this week.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 20, 2018 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you, Shelley! And thanks so much for the feature!

      Reply
  19. Kristin @ Peppermints and Cherries says

    January 16, 2018 at 10:06 pm

    The magazine file is a great idea for the inside of a cabinet. The over-the-door hangers never fit my cabinets, so the magazine file would work!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 16, 2018 at 11:03 pm

      I know what you mean about the over-the-door ones—just tried some recently and had to return them since they didn’t fit!

      Reply
  20. Katelynn|hampersandhiccups.com says

    January 14, 2018 at 8:34 am

    #11 is my fave! Could also use buttons.
    #weekendbloghop
    Katelynn, hampersandhiccups.com

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 16, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      I know, I really need to do this! My towels regularly end up on the floor. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Madalyn says

    January 13, 2018 at 8:23 am

    Great organization tips! Thanks!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 13, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks, Madalyn!

      Reply
  22. Jelica says

    January 12, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    Some really great ideas that add a lovely, decorated touch, too. I love the idea of using baskets in the kitchen (and not just the pantry, for example). Never would have thought of that!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 12, 2018 at 5:07 pm

      I agree, the baskets are my favorite!

      Reply
  23. Trisha LeBaron says

    January 10, 2018 at 10:40 am

    Great round up of ideas! If only I could keep picture-ready organization!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 10, 2018 at 3:08 pm

      Thanks, Trisha! 🙂

      Reply
  24. Jen Gregor says

    November 3, 2017 at 1:46 am

    Thank you for sharing your post! You will be the feature on this weeks Friday at the Fire Station link-up!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 3, 2017 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks so much for the feature, Jen!

      Reply
  25. angie says

    October 29, 2017 at 11:22 am

    love your kitchen and all the great organization ideas thanks for sharing I will be looking into many of these some I was not even aware of
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 30, 2017 at 6:25 pm

      Glad it was helpful!

      Reply
  26. Jaclyn @coffeepancakesanddreams says

    October 27, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    Great tips! My small pantry is in serious need of a clean out!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 30, 2017 at 6:24 pm

      I’m working on my small pantry this week! 🙂

      Reply
  27. Karen Del Tatto says

    October 27, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    Wow! These are great tips! I actually have that metal magazine rack! I am definitely going to give that a try!!

    I also LOVED the measuring cups and the measuring spoons along with the chalkboard paint with measurement equivalents.

    Thanks for sharing!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 30, 2017 at 6:22 pm

      How fun that you have that magazine rack! I agree, I love that measuring cup/spoon idea.

      Reply
  28. Crystal says

    October 18, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    Just moved after 22 years in the same home, and I really enjoyed these ideas. I’m a huge basket and mason jar person. But I needed help in how to utilize the inside of the cabinet doors.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 20, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      Wow, 22 years is a long time! Enjoy your new home! 🙂

      Reply
  29. Katherine says

    October 14, 2017 at 4:59 am

    Great round-up! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 17, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you, Katherine!

      Reply
  30. Leslie says

    October 13, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    Perfect timing! Our kitchen is non-existent right now, but once we get it back, I’m definitely going to be looking into these ideas. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 13, 2017 at 6:23 pm

      Thank you so much for hosting, Leslie!

      Reply
  31. bethany mcilrath says

    October 13, 2017 at 9:21 am

    Such great ideas and very clever! Thank you!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 13, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you, Bethany!

      Reply
  32. Mary Hill says

    October 10, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    I love the ideas, especially the pan organizer. Thanks for sharing. I am near you on the Teaching What is Good linkup.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 10, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you, Mary! So glad you stopped by today!

      Reply
  33. Donna Reidland says

    October 9, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    Great ideas! I never get tired of using baskets, especially!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 10, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks, Donna! I agree about baskets!

      Reply
  34. Carol says

    October 8, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    These are some great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 13, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      Thank you, Carol!

      Reply
  35. Natalie A says

    October 8, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    Thanks for all of these organization ideas! I will have to put some of these ideas to use! I pinned this post and I’ll be back to visit again!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 10, 2017 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks for visiting and sharing, Natalie!

      Reply
  36. a spirit of simplicity says

    October 8, 2017 at 5:29 am

    I love the baskets! I have just the spot that needs them as well.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 10, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      Baskets are my favorite! I love using them all around the house.

      Reply
  37. Mimi says

    February 15, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    Such great ideas! I am currently in love with baskets in the pantry. Thanks for sharing. Great tips as we remodel our home.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 15, 2017 at 10:29 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by, Mimi! How fun that you’re getting to remodel! I agree about being in love with baskets for the pantry—I’d love to have a pantry full of them. 🙂

      Reply
  38. Rebekah Harris says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Love this! Such great ideas in one spot! We just added on a new kitchen to our house so I am trying to make the most of our new space!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 6, 2017 at 11:31 am

      Thank you, Rebekah! And congratulations on your new kitchen!!

      Reply
  39. JES says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:13 am

    Good morning! Just a little note to let you know we have FEATURED this post today on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 6, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Oh, thank you so much for featuring my post, JES!

      Reply
  40. JES says

    February 4, 2017 at 7:14 am

    I love all these ideas Joy! Thank you for sharing with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 4, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      Thank you, JES! I’m in an organizing mood these days! 🙂

      Reply
  41. Donna Reidland says

    January 30, 2017 at 9:34 am

    Great ideas! I’m definitely pinning!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 30, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks, Donna!

      Reply

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