Have you been overcomplicating this? Getting your home organized has a lot to do with how you manage your storage space. I’m spilling the tea on the best storage ideas I’ve used in my own home to help you maximize the space you have, too.
Storage Ideas for a Kitchen Drawer:
1. Roll hand towels
Instead of stacking hand towels in a singular pile, roll them! You can fit more, see what you have, and maximize your storage space.
2. Ditch the knife block
Create a clear kitchen counter by ditching the wooden knife block and purchase this in-drawer knife mat instead. This mat keeps your knives sharp, reduces dust, and doesn’t slide around.
Storage Ideas for a Kitchen Cabinet:
3. Store paper towels under the kitchen sink
Having the paper towel holder off the kitchen counter not only reduces clutter but cuts down on using paper towels out of habit.
As with anything new, this storage habit will take some getting used to. In place of paper towels, we invested in microfiber cloths but you can also try reusable paper towels.
4. A unique storage hack for a cake stand
Since the top of the cake stand is flat, storing it upside down creates vertical space in the kitchen cabinet. As another space-saving storage idea, store a large bowl over the cake stand to save even more space.
5. A smarter way to store dishes
It’s an unspoken rule that dishes belong in an upper kitchen cabinet, but I decided to break it. I relocated my dishes to a bottom cabinet to the right of my dishwasher and found that it made meal prepping and unloading the dishwasher so much easier. This simple storage idea worked and has stayed over time!
6. Cookbook storage that makes sense
A lot of space is taken up with cookbooks that never get used. Store the ones you use frequently in your kitchen and keep the others with your books in another room. You don’t need all your cookbooks in the kitchen at once.
7. Deep cabinet storage for a mixer
Unless you are a professional baker, I doubt you need your standing mixer on the counter every day. A deep kitchen cabinet is the perfect storage solution for this heavy accessory.
8. Create a lunch prep station
This storage solution is extremely helpful when prepping lunches for the week because everything you need is in one place. Even lunch boxes will have a home, and it’s not on top of the fridge.
9. Storage idea for giving your mugs breathing room
When storing mugs, face them forward with the handle to the side. Creating breathing room in this area allows you to see what you have and make a quick decision before pouring your morning coffee.
Storage Ideas for Other Spaces:
10. Inventory the outside of the fridge
As the seasons come and go, so do pictures and artwork hanging on the fridge. Take five minutes to take it all down, wipe the fridge, and be more intentional with what goes back up. This is a simple but effective storage idea for your fridge.
11. An unconventional storage idea for throw blankets
Without spending money on another cute basket, look around your family room or living room for drawer space. Is there a drawer you can declutter to store folded throw blankets? Or can you rotate them out so you only have two to choose from? Do what works for you and make this storage accessible and organized.
12. Car storage ideas for the trunk
This car storage organizer from Amazon stores can store reusable grocery bags, a blanket, hat, an extra dog leash, diapers, baby toys, water bottles, and more! It has sections within the organizer to keep these items separate and easy to locate when you need them.
Here are some other options for car organizers to fit exactly what you may need.
Looking for more DIY storage ideas?
- I created a downloadable guide to help you organize spaces in your home. I break down areas of the home and tell you exactly how to declutter and organize. Spaces include the pantry, fridge, closets, gift wrapping, under the sink, and more! The Organized Home Guide is the prefect next step to get your home organized with a plan.
- I also provide lots of storage ideas and organizing hacks on Pinterest. Follow along and try them out for yourself!
- If you’re looking to get started decluttering and organizing your home, contact me and let’s make a plan. I offer in-person and virtual organizing sessions. I can’t wait to help you organize your space!
View all my guides at https://binyourspace.etsy.com/
Bonnie Hintenach | Bin Your Space
Professional Organizer for Homes & Classrooms
Maryland Professional Organizer
