First and foremost, before you organize, declutter! Donate what you’re not using, especially if you haven’t used it in the past six months. And, set a time once a month to go through your kitchen and reassess what you actually use. This will keep your kitchen functional and free from unnecessary items.
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Once you’ve decluttered, it’s time to reload and organize. At Cut the Clutter RVA, one of our favorite organizational supplies is the humble shelf riser. It’s small but mighty in increasing the surface area of your shelving, separating out items, seeing what you have and staying organized.
We also love to see what’s trending in organization. TikTok is full of fresh and fun ideas for kitchen organization! Some trends have really taken off because they’re both visually appealing and super practical. Here are some of the hottest TikTok trends for organizing your kitchen:
Pantry makeovers with clear containers
- One of the most popular trends is transforming your pantry using clear containers and labels. TikTokers are using stackable, uniform containers to store dry goods like pasta, cereal, and flour. The key is making everything visible and easy to access while keeping everything airtight to preserve freshness. If you don’t want the laborious task of decanting your dry goods, try using clear bins to wrangle protein bars and other snacks.
- Trending tip: Invest in chalkboard or dry-erase labels to customize and update as needed.
Spice drawer organization
- People are transforming their spice cabinets or drawers into perfectly organized, easy-to-access spaces. From custom-built drawers with dividers to magnetic spice racks on cabinet doors or the fridge, this trend is all about finding an efficient system.
- Trending tip: Use small, uniform jars or spice containers to reduce clutter, and organize them by color or flavor.
Lazy Susan turntables for easy access
- Turntables are popping up everywhere in kitchen organization. People are using them in cabinets, under the sink, and in the pantry to maximize space and make frequently used items (like oils, condiments, or cleaning supplies) more accessible.
- Trending tip: Opt for multi-tiered turntables to double your storage space.
Drawer organization with adjustable dividers
- TikTokers love using dividers to organize kitchen drawers. Whether it’s for utensils, kitchen gadgets, or even food storage containers, these dividers help keep everything in its place.
- Trending tip: Use customizable dividers with expandable sections for flexible organization, especially for utensil drawers.
Under-cabinet drawer pull-outs
- Under-cabinet drawers or pull-out shelves are trending on TikTok. They help make use of deep, hard-to-reach spaces while keeping everything organized. People use pull-outs for storing baking sheets, pots, and even spices.
- Trending tip: If you’re not renovating, look for under-shelf racks or pull-out trays that fit into your existing cabinets.
Under-shelf and over-the-door organizers
- These storage solutions are a great way to maximize unused spaces. TikTokers are installing under-shelf baskets in cabinets to store snacks, kitchen towels, or canned goods. Over-the-door organizers are being used to hang everything from spices to cutting boards.
- Trending tip: Look for over-the-door racks that allow you to store multiple layers of items without taking up counter space.
Cleaning supply caddies
- TikTok users are organizing cleaning supplies into caddies or baskets for easy access. This trend helps consolidate supplies while keeping them tidy and portable. Many people also set up designated stations for their cleaning items.
- Trending tip: Color-code or label each section of the caddy to streamline your cleaning routine.
By incorporating these TikTok trends, you can add a touch of creativity and efficiency to your kitchen organization while also keeping it Instagram-worthy!
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