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Storage ideas for kitchens

Annette Dasey
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Hang the pans you use the most on a stainless steel rail near your stove (Thinkstock)
Hang the pans you use the most on a stainless steel rail near your stove (Thinkstock)
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Rather than keeping a sea of utensils in a drawer, store them in containers that you're attracted to, like old mustard jars.
 
Annette Dasey
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One of our most lived in rooms can easily become a huge mess. Use these ideas to get your kitchen storage sorted.

Tin-pan alley

Hang the pans you use the most on a stainless steel rail near your stove. Fancy going a bit Euro? Add your favourite utensils and produce like garlic, fresh herbs and fruit and veg.

Same same

Store like with like. For easy access, put your plastic containers' lids in one box rather than wasting minutes riffling for the right one.

Contain it

Rather than keeping a sea of utensils in a drawer, store them in containers that you're attracted to, like old mustard jars. Choose different sized containers for tools of various sizes and keep them on the bench or in a cupboard.

Plastic people

Make use of handy plastic organisers. Dedicate sleeves to each family member and every evening place inside what is needed for the next day like permission slips or library cards. Allocate bags to certain activities and sports. As soon as sports clothes are washed, return them to the bag ready for the next use.

Eco warrior

A good looking way to declutter, save money and do your bit for the environment is to buy clear plastic containers and cover them in attractive wrapping paper then clear Contact. Decant into them washing up liquid, hand wash and other products that you have bought in large containers in bulk. This works well for laundry and bathroom products too.

Old gold

If you have a large kitchen or a hall nearby and like the retro look, find an old cabinet to store things that usually clutter up the kitchen table and corners. School lockers are perfect and hold oodles.


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