10 Ideas for Kitchen Countertop Organization
Kitchen countertops see it all: meal prep, midnight snacks, holiday party buffets, coffee-making stations, and that small kitchen appliance that you haven't given up on… yet. Needless to say, it can be hard to keep kitchen countertops clutter-free and well-organized without the right tools. Savvy countertop organization techniques make it super easy to find specific ingredients and cooking tools while also opening up more counter space for you to use. Give your countertops a bit more love with these 10 ideas for kitchen countertop organization.
1. Get Organized Using Countertop Shelving
Make use of vertical space with this idea for kitchen countertop organization. Consider Stackable Storage Shelf to store and arrange mugs, cooking oils, spices, and small kitchen gadgets you use on the regular.
2.Use Trays to Corral Countertop Accessories
Decorative trays help create 'zones' on your countertop by making room for specific countertop accessories and cooking ingredients. You can design your kitchen counter tray any way you like. The above display features cooking oils, herbs, and a mortar and pestle, but you can also use a tray as a mobile coffee or tea station!
3. Keep Countertops Clear With Sneaky Storage
Wondering how to declutter kitchen counters while still keeping essentials close by? Consider Over Cabinet Door Hanging Storage Basket. These attach to the inside of cabinet doors with simple hook mechanisms that you can install in seconds. You can use cabinet door organizers for cleaning products, paper towel rolls, spices, kitchen towels, dry food canisters… the list is endless.
4. Grab a Stylish Utensil Organizer
Kitchen utensil Organizer is a classic kitchen countertop organization idea that is easy to overlook. Utensil Organizer come in a range of sizes, designs, and colors to add decorative flair to your countertop while also creating a convenient storage space for large cooking utensils and serving utensils. Keep a utensil Organizer beside the stove so you're always ready to stir, saute, and taste test!
5. Organize Your Fruit
Add a Wire Storage Fruit Basket to your kitchen countertop to encourage healthy snacking and to make fruit easily accessible. Some fruit baskets come with multiple tiers to organize types of fruit, while others have a handy hanging mechanism for bananas. This type of kitchen counter storage also looks so much more appealing on the countertop compared to a grocery store produce bag.
6. Display Countertop Must-Haves in Cozy Baskets
Use storage baskets to help sort and organize countertop essentials while adding warmth and rustic charm to your kitchen. Store dry goods, kitchen towels, drinking glasses, or coffee/tea accessories in countertop baskets for a cozy feel.
7. Bring in a Kitchen Cart to Help With Organization
A kitchen cart can help declutter kitchen countertops by providing extra storage space for countertop appliances, recipe books, drinkware, and cooking ingredients. These handy storage pieces come in a range of sizes. Most kitchen carts are the same height as countertops and have usable tabletops so you can use them as countertop extensions!
8. Make Your Cookbooks Feel at Home
Give your cookbooks a spot to shine on your kitchen countertop. Feature one or more books on a bookstand so you're always ready to try a new recipe. Some bookstands have multiple holders so you can display more than one cookbook.
8. Store Paper Towels in Style
Always be prepared to clean up a mess with the help of a gorgeous paper roll holder. Disguise paper towel rolls in decorative dispensers that look like decor on your countertop or stick with a classic paper towel holder for quick paper towel access.
10. Reenvision the Space Around Your Kitchen Sink
The space around your kitchen sink has so much organization potential. Set up Over The Sink Dish Drying Rack to maximize your storage opportunities. The shelving unit above features an elaborate, multitiered design, but there are plenty of options that have a single shelf (perfect for a makeshift window sill!).
