- Dish it out
This is the first thing to do. We need to remove everything, dust the shelves on the cabinets and do not forget to clean the doors. We also need to carefully examine the condition of each food, especially the expiration date, and do not forget to look for any cracks in the glassware or chips on dishes. Create piles of items we will restock, recycled, thrown out or donated.
- In the scheme of things
Whether we are organizing new kitchen cabinets or juts reorganizing the old ones, we have to determine a scheme that works best for us and our family. Designate each of the cabinets for a specific need. Stack dishes, plates and glasses in the upper side of the cabinets and carefully store pans, pots and cookie sheets in the lower side. Take care to store similar items in one location, such as plastic, metal and glass food containers.
- How it all stacks up
We must understand that some kitchen tools are bulky. Bundt grill presses, pans and slow cookers need designated spots. Stack as many as possible and invest kitchen accessories that are easier to organize. It is good to use metal or plastic pantry shelves because it allows us to make to tiers of canned goods.
- Everything but the sink
Kitchen is a home to a countless tools and ingredients that may not be used every time but are called upon with enough frequency that it deserves its own special nooks. For example, spices should be replaced regularly then putted in its original containers in a special bin or in containers purchased as part of spice rack storage system. Take our often-used utensils out of the cabinets and stash it in a pottery crock or other vessels on the countertop. Maybe, we need to equip the doors of the lower cabinets with hangers for dish towels or potholders. Moreover, we are free to use our creativity to improve the looks of the kitchen cabinets.
