The kitchen is the heart of the home — but when it’s cluttered, cooking feels chaotic and cleaning becomes a chore. Whether you’re a gourmet chef or a microwave pro, a tidy kitchen makes everything feel easier and more peaceful.
In this post, I’ll walk you through how to simplify, streamline, and fall back in love with your kitchen.
Why Kitchen Clutter Feels So Overwhelming
Kitchens collect everything — from mail and school papers to mismatched containers and forgotten pantry snacks. Because we use them constantly, they rarely get the reset they deserve. But with a few intentional steps, you can reclaim your counters, cabinets, and peace of mind.
1. Start with the Counters
Clear your countertops of anything you don’t use every single day. This instantly gives your kitchen a more spacious and calming feel. Keep only a few essentials out — like a coffee maker, cutting board, or fruit bowl. Everything else can be tucked neatly away.
Tip: A tray can corral oils or spices near the stove while keeping surfaces tidy.
2. Declutter Your Drawers and Cabinets
Go drawer by drawer, shelf by shelf. Pull everything out so you can take stock of what you own.
- Toss or donate anything broken, unused, or duplicated
- Group similar items (utensils, lids, bakeware) together
- Use drawer dividers and shelf risers to maximize space
- Add bins for loose or awkward items like snack bags or plastic lids
Tip: If you haven’t used it in a year — or forgot you had it — it’s time to let it go.
- Set of 2 metal wire racks for kitchen and cabinet organization
- Convenient storage for dishes, coffee cups, small cans, seasonings, medicines and more
- Stackable design saves space on countertops or in pantries or cabinets; use side-by-side or stacked
With its specially designed tiered structure and each tier being 3" deep, this display riser ensures all your spice jars and items are clearly visible and easily accessible, preventing messes and keeping your kitchen organized
Designed with 6-8 compartments, the silverware organizer can save space while accommodating multiple items, which is expandable from 13 inches to 19.6 inches wide with smooth sliding.
- Package: 4 Pieces Upgrade Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator (2 Extra Large,2 Small), 2 Independent Pieces Magnetic Paper Towel Holder
- Upgrade Size Magnetic Shelf for Fridge - 2 Extra Large: 11.22x4.33x3.34 Inch, 2 Small: 10.62x3.93x3.14 Inch. 2 Pieces Magnetic Paper Towel Holder for Fridge: : 3.54x2.75inch
3. Organize the Pantry and Fridge
This is where chaos tends to build up the fastest. Begin by checking expiration dates and clearing out anything stale or unused.
- Sort items into zones: snacks, baking, canned goods, etc.
- Use clear containers or matching bins to streamline the look
- Label containers to help everyone know where things go
- Store frequently used items at eye level for convenience
- Turntables (lazy Susans) work wonders in deep corners or for condiments.
4. Maximize Vertical and Hidden Spaces
If you’re short on storage, think vertically:
- Add shelves, tension rods, or hooks inside cabinets
- Mount racks for cutting boards or spices on cabinet doors
- Use hanging baskets or pegboards to store frequently used items
- Under-sink caddies and over-the-door organizers can make use of often-overlooked space.
credit: Pure Harmony Home
5. Create a Flow That Works for You
Set up your kitchen in zones — coffee station, prep area, cooking zone, baking supplies — so everything is grouped by how you use it.
Store the most-used items in the most accessible places:
- Spices near the stove
- Mugs by the coffee maker
- Tupperware near the fridge
Don’t forget to streamline cleaning supplies too — a small caddy under the sink makes tidy-ups quicker.
Quick Wins for a Tidy Kitchen
- Wipe down cabinet doors and backsplash
- Use a lazy Susan in pantry corners
- Store utensils in a pretty crock near the stove
- Replace mismatched food containers with stackable sets
- Label pantry bins for snacks, grains, and baking supplies
Stylish 18-inch cream-colored turntable makes countertops, cabinets, closets, and even the refrigerator more organized and tidy
Our ceramic utensil holder set comes in two sizes to meet your different storage needs. The large size (6.3" W x 7.5" H) is perfect for accommodating larger or longger cooking utensils, like store 10-15 spatulas and ladles. The small size (4.5" W x 6.2" H) is ideal for storing 5-10 knives, forks, spoons, stirrers,etc. Make utensils organized and easy to find, give you a neat and tidy kitchen.
- Dimensions: each rectangle storage basket measures 12.5"L x 8"W x 6.5"H inches.
- Natural and Sustainable: wicker baskets for shelves were handwoven from natural water hyacinth over an iron frame, the material is natural and friendly to the environment.
Clear View and Stackable: The plastic storage bins are clear,so you can see what you want without having to take the whole bin out of the pantry. It will effectively save space by stacking vertical storage when use the lids. Also, these stackable bins can be stacked to maximize space when not in use. Organzed stuffs with these containers to make your home neat
Kitchen Declutter Checklist
☐ Clear countertops and store appliances you don’t use daily
☐ Toss expired pantry items and condiments
☐ Group like items using bins or baskets
☐ Clean out junk drawers and wipe all surfaces
☐ Label containers and shelves to make systems stick
☐ Use drawer dividers and risers to maximize space
☐ Re-home or donate duplicates and unused items
☐ Set up a cleaning caddy under the sink
☐ Designate zones to improve daily workflow
☐ Do a 10-minute tidy-up each evening
credit: Pure Harmony Home
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Product Recommendations
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This under sink organizer, measuring 11.8"W x 15.9"D x (13.8"-16.9")H, providing more capacity for storing taller bottles, cleaning supplies and other essentials
Refrigerator organizer bins with lids can save a lot of space in the refrigerators & easily organize your fridge, kitchen, pantry to store foods or other items. Perfect for most fridges, freezers, cupboards & drawers.
RECLAIM YOUR FRIDGE SPACE & END CLUTTER — Tired of loose cans taking over your fridge? These dispensers neatly organize up to 12 standard 12oz cans each (24 total), transforming messy shelves into clean, organized space. Perfect for soda, beer, seltzer, and canned food.
- space-saving design; access any size container or lid easily
- All containers feature lockable, airtight, and leak-proof lids
- All products in the nest lock range fit together so you can build your own collection to suit your need
14 dividers of the cutting board organizer can be adjusted freely, able to be placed on cabinets, countertops, or under sinks for use, suitable for frying pans, baking sheets, baking utensils, cutting boards, plates, and so on. Perfectly keep your kitchen orderly and tidy.
- LARGE COMPARTMENT Fits Large Bottles or Tumblers - Unlike most water bottle storage products, we gathered customer complaints that what they have bought doesn't fit common large size water bottles. We improved it so that each compartment grid measures 4" wide and 4 " high, perfectly fitting some large water cups or bottles up to 40 OZ.
- For Example - for YETI or STANLEY Brand 30oz insulated tumbler; for Nalgenes Brand 32oz wide mouth water bottle; for Hydro Flask Brand 32oz/40oz wide mouth bottle; for STANLEY Brand 40oz insulated tumbler with handle, etc.
This set includes one dish soap bottle, one hand soap bottle, a kitchen dish brush, and a ceramic brush holder, all neatly arranged on a stone drying tray.
The kitchen sink sponge holder is designed with 3 storage areas. The right bottom round hole holds the dish brush, and the front 2 protruding sections are dedicated to storing your smiley sponge. The rectangular storage box on the left can store soap/scrubber/sponge/sink stopper
Want to tackle the whole house with this same calm clarity?
Download the Chaos to Calm Declutter Kickstart Guide — it’s free and full of checklists to help you start.
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