Many people agree that the kitchen is a difficult area to organize due to the many appliances, cutlery, and foods that are found in it. With limited space, you need to have the proper storage solution to sort your kitchen supplies and utensils in the right place.
It is important that you have a well-organized kitchen because it helps ease your cooking tasks and make it look neat.
One way to de-clutter your kitchen is to get yourself a good kitchen and pantry cabinet storage solution. You may ask what storage solution best fits your situation.
In this article, we’ll provide you a complete guide on a number of cabinet storage solutions that you can use in your kitchen and pantry. They are as follows:
Fridge and Freezer Organizer Bins
The first place that you need to sort in your kitchen are the contents of your fridge and freezer. Of course, you want to store as much food as you want but the available shelves in the fridge may restrict you to do otherwise.
Actually, you can maximize the space of your fridge and freezer through organizer bins that fit into them. There are various organizer bins that are meant for this purpose, but only three have received our attention:
- Perlli Fridge and Freezer 6-Piece Storage Organizer Bins
- mDesign Kitchen, Pantry, Refrigerator, Freezer Storage Organizer Bins
- Greeno GRCO0250 6 Piece Refrigerator and Freezer Stackable Storage Organizer Bins with Handles
All these brands offer a storage bin specialized for eggs, beverage cans, and food preparations.
Among these 3 organizer bins, the Perlli and Greeno brands offer a stackable feature which is ideal in enhancing space in your fridge and freezer. This is because you can put the bins on top of each other, hence utilizing the height space more efficiently.
In choosing the best fridge and freezer organizer bins, it is best to look for quality over price. Make a good investment on durable organizer bins. The plastic construction must be durable enough to hold the weight of the contents to avoid ending up with a messier problem.
A stackable feature is also much desired because it can help maximize the space of your fridge. The size of the organizer bins must be large enough to accommodate your food stuff, but make sure that it will also fit inside your fridge.
It is a catastrophe if you end up with organizer bins that don’t fit. That is why it is important to check the dimensions of the bins before purchasing.
Rack Organizers
Another useful cabinet storage solution are rack organizers. They are mostly made of steel which are coated with a chrome finish. They are the perfect storage solution that can be kept under sink, inside a cabinet, countertop, or freestanding.
In selecting the best rack organizer that works for you, consider its durability, dimensions, and capacity. A rack organizer will be useless if it doesn’t hold your kitchen items securely.
Before purchasing, determine the dimensions on whether it can fit in your kitchen space or not. Always opt for a larger capacity storage rack to further enhance your kitchen space.
With our research, we have determined four rack organizers which we think serve their purposes effectively, and they are as follows:
- Grayline 457101, 6 Piece Cabinet organizer set
- Whitmor 6054-268 Supreme Bakers Rack
- DecosBros Supreme Stackable Can Rack organizer
- DecosBros Stackable Under Sink Cabinet Sliding Basket Organizer Drawer
If you want storage for your condiments, pot/pan lids, cups, and saucers, then you can consider the Grayline 457101 which can serve as a compartment inside your kitchen cabinet.
The Whitmor 6054-268 is a freestanding rack which can store your pots, ladles, and heavy kitchen equipment, like rice cookers. If you want to store your canned goods in one good place, try the DecosBros can rack organizer which can store as many as 36 cans in various sizes.
If you like to store your cleaning supplies under your sink, then you need to try the DecosBros sliding basket organizer drawer.
Pantry Cabinets
If you have no more space left in your kitchen cabinets or lack it to begin with, then you can choose a pantry cabinet which can store your kitchen items under closed doors.
Again, the capacity storage, durability, and dimensions are among the criteria for choosing the right pantry cabinet that best suits your kitchen. A stylish design must be of secondary concern because is the use of a pantry cabinet if it collapses after a few months?
A pantry cabinet is perfect for storing your canned goods, bottled foods, and boxes of cereals. You can even use it in storing your kitchen essentials that need safekeeping.
What makes this cabinet a much desired storage solution is its closed enclosure which offers protection for your items from outside elements that might endanger their quality.
There are many pantry cabinets available on the market, but we will highlight the top three brands which we think offer both style and functionality, and they are as follows:
- Altra Deluxe 72” Kitchen Pantry Cabinet
- Home Styles 5022-69 Nantucket Pantry, Distressed White Finish
- Sterilite 01428501 4-Shelf Cabinet with Putty Handles, Platinum
If you want an affordable unit with adequate storage capacity, then you can choose the Sterilite 01428501which offers 4 adjustable shelves. If you want a more stylish pantry cabinet that also serve as an elegant decor in your boring kitchen, then you can try the Home Styles 5022-69.
Just make sure that you have the budget to purchase this item because it costs more than its competing brands. Needless to say, that you get style, a drawer, and a solid hardwood construction with this unit, which explains its high price.
For average-priced models, you can try the Altra Deluxe which offers a strong medium- density fiberwood construction.
Pan Storage
One of the major contributors of your kitchen clutter are pots and pans which take up much space on your countertop. Since most of them are bulky and wide in size, they consume much space that could have been used by other kitchen supplies.
This is where good pan storage comes in handy. It doesn’t only maximize the space of your kitchen but it also keeps your pots, pans, and lids in one place for easy access. Since pans are constantly used in cooking, it would be best if they are placed near the cooking area for easy reach.
Before considering buying a good pan storage unit that best fits your kitchen, remember to consider the dimensions of the rack and whether it will fit your kitchen pans.
If you fail to do this simple task, you may end up as one of those consumers who complain about their racks not serving their purpose of storing pans and lids securely.
To aid in your pan storage buying decision, we recommend three pan storage racks that we think are good choices given their affordable prices, which are as follows:
- DecoBros Kitchen Counter and Cabinet Pan Organizer Shelf Rack, Bronze
- DecoBros Kitchen Cabinet and Pantry Organizer Rack, 6 Compartments, Silver
- DecoBros Wall Door Mounted Pot Lid Rack, Chrome Finish
You might wonder why all products suggested are from Decos Brothers. This is because DecoBros has been a known brand for simple kitchen solutions. If you want a sturdy pan organizer which can either be installed freestanding or mounted, try the DecosBros pan organizer shelf rack.
If you like a 6-compartment storage for your houseware, then you can buy the DecosBros pantry organizer rack. If you want special storage for your pot lids alone, then you can choose this wall or cabinet mounted model, or the DecosBros lid rack.
All three models have one thing in common aside from belonging to the same manufacturer: All of them cost under $20.
Wall Mounted Storage
If you have limited kitchen space, the best solution is to get a wall mounted storage which maximizes space to greater lengths.
While a freestanding storage cabinet takes up much ground space, wall mounted storage saves space on your countertop because you will only hang it on a wall. This transforms your unused wall space into much greater use.
When purchasing a good wall mounted storage unit, it is important to consider capacity, sturdiness, and stability. A good wall mounted storage unit must have a large capacity to hold as many kitchen utensils or items to maximize space.
It must be built with great stability to hold the utensils extremely well without worries of having its structure collapse. It is important to remember that a wall mounted storage needs to be loaded below its capacity, or else you’ll end up picking the items off the ground.
To aid your buying decision, we suggest three brands which we think are popular right now:
- HANGOO Stainless Steel Multifunctional Kitchen Spice Racks
- HANGOO 18/10 Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils Organizer Holder
- SuBaiHe Kitchen Organizer
If you have lots of condiment bottles laying on the countertop, you can organize them in one place using the HANGOO spice racks. You can store the longer bottles on the upper shelf, and the wider bottles on the bottom shelf.
If you like a more comprehensive kitchen utensil organizer, try the HANGOO kitchen utensils organizer which is built with 6 hooks for pans and ladles. There are slots customized for knives, and a holder for chopsticks and spoons.
You can also store your chopping board with this unit. This is almost similar to the SuBaiHe kitchen organizer, but it adds a place for condiments and a hanger for a kitchen towel.
When considering this type of storage solution, make sure that your kitchen wall is amenable for screws and bolts. If you don’t want to ruin your kitchen wall with these drilling operations, then you need to search for other storage solutions beyond this.
If you must have a wall mounted storage, you can ask a handyman to recommend solutions on how to install the unit without ruining your wall plaster.
Food Storage Containers
Do you want a kitchen where all your food is contained in each special container? Worry no more because food storage containers will do the trick for you.
It is best to buy a large set of food storage containers which offer more containers for your storage needs. A clear cover or base is much desired to easily determine the contents inside for each container.
It will be difficult to search for the food you need to cook when the container is colored and you need to open each container to see its contents. This is a great hassle, which is why choosing a clear cover is ideal.
There are many food storage containers available on the market which offer the same purpose at various prices. To get you started in your food storage container purchase, we suggest three brands for your consideration:
- California Home Goods 3 Compartment Reusable Food Storage Containers with Lids
- Rubbermaid Easy Find Lid Food Storage Container, 42-piece set
- Bellemain 4 Piece Airtight Acrylic Canister Set, Food Storage Container
If you like a food storage container that you can use as a lunch box, consider the California Home Goods food storage containers with 3 compartments that divide your food into separate meals.
The compartments make it easier for you to store more than one class of food as they are well separated. If you want many food storage containers that you can use for your fridge and other purposes, then you can opt for the Rubbermaid food storage containers which offer 42 pieces in all.
These containers come in various sizes which are quite versatile if you ask me. The Bellemain canister set is perfect in storing your dry foods.
