Do you ask yourself, “How did the kitchen get so out of control?” Then you may need kitchen storage tips from President of Restoring Order, Vicki Norris. She says, “Organize based on the way you live.” Here’s how.

First Reassign large or rarely used appliances (turkey roasters, bread makers) to the garage or basement.

Second Pull out all kitchen items and group them (dishes, silverware, pans, cookbooks). Toss damaged items; set aside extras to donate. Once storage areas are empty, measure them and make a list of containers to buy.

Third Shop for storage. But before you do, “break away from what you think a kitchen should look like,” says Joe Provey, author of 1,001 Ideas for Kitchen Organization. “It will enable you to do more with the space.”

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Discover new and practical organization ideas and organization solutions for your kitchen from the experts at Woman’s Day. A professional tells you how to organize and help keep your kitchen clear of clutter. We all know how the busiest are in the home has always been the kitchen. But now it’s easier than ever to keep it organized with these great kitchen storage solutions.

• Start by giving the space a good cleaning and wiping down the insides of drawers and cabinets.
• Take inventory of all your appliances and gadgets making sure you don’t have duplicates of anything.
• Make sure you get rid of anything expired or what you no longer need.
• As you go through what you have, you will be rid of any excess.

1} EASY ADD-ONS Chrome-coated wire shelves mounted over a range or cooktop bring tools and seasonings to the heart of the meal-prep zone.

2} CUT CORNERS Look for revolving and swing-out shelving that make the best kitchen storage idea.

3} MIND THE GAP Here, because a few inches separated drawer units in a corner arrangement near the sink, a vertical gap became a perfect home storage idea making slide-out towel bars. A similar narrow space could be equipped to store trays.

Browse through these easy organizing add-ons to help you with kitchen storage ideas.

Kitchen Organizing Tips