Organizing and Storage

“You won’t believe how pretty my fridge is now.”

It’s not just because it looks nice.

P.S.: It’s delicious!

Before you pour a little oil into the pan and turn on the stove, stop.

Stylish and functional? Yes please!

Plus, their favorite items for organizing your space.

I didn’t even know I needed them — now I don’t know how I lived without them.

We'll never make this mistake again.

These seven simple solutions instantly reduce cord clutter on your countertops.

Plus, you probably already have everything you need.

Our kitchens don’t know what’s coming.

Tired of your rug not sitting flat? This is just the ticket.

It's what every functional kitchen needs.

You’ll thank yourself (and me) later.

Yet another reason we’re obsessed with the German discount superstore.

Organization never looked so good!

Plus, the case for drinking “weekend coffee” every day.

You’re going to want to stock up ASAP.

Did someone say zero-waste?

Plus, why you won’t find them in most stores.

Life is short. Here’s how to spend less time on the mundane.

We have a lot of thoughts on how to organize cookbook collections. (See: Some Thoughts On Organizing Your Cookbook Collection.) You can go by subject, author name, book size, or even color. How you choose to store and organize your cookbooks is all about personal preference, of course, but if you need some visual inspiration, where better to look than our Kitchen Tour archives? Here’s a quick peek at how 15 different cooks find ways to store their beloved cookbooks in the kitchen.

Breakfast bars, or separate “morning areas,” are coveted details in kitchens with room to spare. In smaller kitchens, hideaway features, like this tabletop, are incredibly useful. What about combining the two features and creating a hideaway breakfast area—in this case, a roll-out cabinet dedicated to your morning joe, complete with pot-filler faucet!

Even the most organized home cook tends to have a messy freezer. Why is that? It doesn’t have to be that way! We spent the past year writing about all sorts of tips for cleaning the freezer, organizing it, and just taking better advantage of it. Here’s what you should do in 2018. Just like your fridge, your freezer needs cleaning. It’ll probably need it less often, but it still has to happen.

PICTURED ABOVE • 1 Professional Kitchen Tip: Use Masking Tape to Label Containers • 2 Tip: Store Cookie Cutters on a Paper Towel Holder • 3 Store Your Sponges in the Dishwasher!

So you can *finally* find what you need.

I did discover a handful of life-changing kitchen items.

It may even save you precious counter space!

Spring cleaning just got easier.

Gorgeous and effective!

"Keep what you need and what makes you happy" is enough of a North Star for some people. But many of us need a little extra guidance to help decide what's worth keeping.

With a little shuffling, it gave my tiny kitchen all the extra space I needed.

According to a small-space expert.

It’s all about the motivation.

This one container holds an entire salad, dressing included — without letting the greens get soggy.

Who needs a pro workstation sink when you have this?

This hard-working design is an inspiring example of getting the absolute most out of your kitchen.

No drawers, no problem.

It's easy to customize to your needs, your cutting boards, and your kitchen. Happy organizing!

With these organizers, your kitchen linens will never be in the way or out of reach.

A must-have for forgetful people.

It even spot cleans carpet.

They go right on your fridge — easy!

We're particularly fond of the jade green color.

And it's easy on the eyes, too.

Including self-adhesive shelves and more of our renter-friendly faves.

What to do if you don't have the walk-in pantry of your dreams? Here are a few ways to squeeze something in.

Yamazaki did it again!

It's under $4!

There's no better time to upgrade your vacuum!

Get your kitchen tidy in style for less.

For three bucks a pop, these bags are one of the cheapest storage hacks we've ever covered.

I've even got before-and-after photos to show you!

A sturdy and stylish organization solution.

Get organized in style.

Save some counter space, too!

Get organized for spring!