Everyday Home Edit
Small Kitchen Organization Checklist
Print this, keep it on the fridge and work through one zone at a time.
Before you start
- Pick one zone and empty it completely
- Keep the best of any duplicates
- Move once-a-year items out of prime space
- Group what is left by task
- Measure width, depth and height of each space
- Note pipes, hinges and the counter lip
Zone by zone
- Counter: daily items only, grouped on trays
- Wall: knife strip, rail or adhesive hooks
- Drawers: one job each, trays wall to wall
- Under the sink: work around the pipes
- Pantry: clear bins, risers, labels out
- No pantry: one food cabinet plus a cart
- Doors: over-the-door racks for light items
What to buy first
- Expandable drawer trays
- A turntable sized to the shelf depth
- Shelf risers for tall cabinets
- Clear bins for deep shelves
- An under-sink organizer that fits the pipes
Keep it working
- Nightly: clear and wipe the counters
- Nightly: empty the sink and dish rack
- Weekly: check the fridge before shopping
- Weekly: check the pantry for doubles
- Monthly: edit one drawer or shelf