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How to ORGANIZE your Kitchen!

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If you follow me on Instagram you know we had a fabulous weekend at the beach! It was my hubby’s first time on the sand in 15 years… so we had a complete blast! It’s Wednesday now so it’s back to the grind!

Which (for us) means back to unpacking! The hubby has developed a system for unloading the boxes… it goes like this: unpack all the boxes and put all the stuff EVERYWHERE! It’s actually a pretty good system… except that I’m suppose to be the second round hitter coming behind him and putting things away!

He just finished the living room and this week we are moving on to the kitchen… which means I need to get a kitchen game plan together quick!

So today I thought I would share all the fun kitchen organization tips and tricks I’ve found! Let’s see which ones make the final cut and appear in our bright green and red Christmas kitchen! Here’s the best tops I have on how to organize your kitchen!

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I absolutely love hanging pots and pans over your kitchen island… I’ve just never had a kitchen quite big enough  for a hanging pot rack! We have a little tiny island in our new kitchen so it might be a possibility! How nice would it be to free up some cabinet space?

Especially if the drawer space is as organized as this little drawer (also from the fabulous Martha Stewart… can’t you tell the first two pictures are from the first kitchen?) I love how each utensil has it’s own little space! No more rummaging through drawers for a measuring cup with this drawer organizer!

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Talk about something I love… if I’ve already admitted that my measuring cups have never been organized you definitely don’t want to peek under our sinks! I’ve had my eyes on these adorable pull out drawer organizers for under our bathroom sinks… but our kitchen sinks definitely need the star treatment as well! Look at how she arranges those sponges! Fabulous! Now you want to see how the rest of her cabinets look… don’t you?

I know we’ve all seen the measuring cup on the back of your cabinet door trick…. but really does it ever get old? First of all we’re using wasted space… and second of all we now have our measuring cups right at our fingertips! Complete with conversion chart! Plus we’ve freed up space in our drawer for other thingy-ma-gigs! Sounds important!

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Of course we can always use a pretty label! Especially if the label is on top of a gorgeous container! This gal uses dollar store containers to make her kitchen organized, pretty and cost effective! Now that’s what I’m talking about!

Of course there’s always my glass spice bottles… or my friend Charlene’s frugal spice cabinet makeover! Good chance these will be incorporated!


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Whew! Just looking at all those organized kitchens makes me want to rush out to buy some dollar store containers and under cabinet pull out drawers to get started! I can already tell it’s going to be fabulous!

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  1. Janae says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Good morning! I enjoyed reading your post! I struggle with keeping my spice cabinet organized and these tips will definitely help me out!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 9:17 pm

      Good morning sunshine! I’m so glad you enjoyed reading my post! Spices are so little it’s hard to keep them organized… that’s why I love Charlene’s frugal spice rack tips! I’m so glad the tips will help! Thanks for stopping by Janae!

      Reply
  2. Robin Masshole mommy says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:40 am

    I definitely can use all the help I can get when it comes to getting myself organized. Loving all of your tips.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:44 am

      For me getting organized is easy… It’s staying organized that’s hard! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Lacey says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:47 am

    This is an awesome post! Do you want to come organize my kitchen, please? 🙂

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Of course I do! Haha! If I organized every person’s kitchen that read this post I would be organizing for a long time… which is find by me! I love to organize! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. Shann says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:58 am

    Love the measuring cups hanging. I can never find the right one, so this would be super helpful.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:45 am

      I love that tip! Mainly because I never can remember my measurements… It would be so helpful to have them right at my fingertips!

      Reply
  5. Jason Young says

    August 5, 2015 at 9:07 am

    We have the same system working at my house. Don’t see the problem 😉

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:46 am

      Haha! Another couple living in chaos! It’s crazy but kind of nice… You don’t have to worry about cleaning up every five seconds when there’s piles of stuff everywhere!

      Reply
  6. Lois Alter Mark says

    August 5, 2015 at 9:08 am

    Oh, boy, you have no idea how much I need to do this. I love the measuring equivalents! You have totally inspired me to get organized!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      I’m so glad! Sometimes a little inspiration is key! You’re so sweet… thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Sara Strand says

    August 5, 2015 at 9:16 am

    I bought these great clear containers from IKEA for all of my dry goods like flour, sugar, rice, etc. So nice. I’m buying drawer organizers the next time I go because my mixing spoon area is a hot mess.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:48 am

      I love the clear container look! I have three that I love… I’m thinking we need more for our pantry in the new house!

      Reply
  8. Alex says

    August 5, 2015 at 10:07 am

    Great post thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:48 am

      Anytime Alex, Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Angela says

    August 5, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Great tips! Love the pictures!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Angela! I’m glad you liked the pictures!

      Reply
  10. Tanya says

    August 5, 2015 at 10:37 am

    Some great ideas! I love the door with all the measurement cups inside! I would also love to have hanging pots and pans, but I have got no space for that at all unfortunately…

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Aren’t the measuring cups adorable? The space it takes to hang pots and pans is the only thing holding me back… I’m hoping we have the space in our new house! Thanks for stopping by Tanya!

      Reply
  11. Evi says

    August 5, 2015 at 11:22 am

    I definitely needed this! My kitchen is a mess. Can’t wait to start using this and organizing!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Messy kitchens are the worst! And they happen to all of us… so glad you found my tips useful! Thanks for stopping by Evi!

      Reply
  12. Jessica says

    August 5, 2015 at 11:34 am

    These are great ideas! I especially love the measuring cups/ conversion cabinet and the rack for cleaners. I think this would be perfect to give my (tiny) kitchen a little more space.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Adding storage can definitely give a tiny kitchen some extra space! I’m so glad you liked some of the tips! Thanks for stopping by Jessica!

      Reply
  13. Rachel @ Class and Charm says

    August 5, 2015 at 11:44 am

    These are great tips! Thank you for sharing. Im especially constantly having to rearrange under our kitchen sink. I’ll have to look into some of these suggestions.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Under the kitchen sink is pretty much my nemesis… so I completely understand! I’m glad you found the tips helpful… good luck!

      Reply
  14. Sofia says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Uhh, so many great ideas, totally want to do everything and make my kitchen the prettiest ever!1

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      That is the dream! One day at a time, don’t worry we’ll make it! Thanks for stopping by Sofia!

      Reply
  15. Miranda @ Miranda Writes Blog says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    These are some great ideas! I need to get my pantry back in order soon. What I would give for a place to hang pots and pans!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:49 am

      Tell me about it! It always looks so cute and effortless…. Until I try it and then there isn’t enough space! Thanks for stopping by Miranda!

      Reply
  16. Liz says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    I SO needed to read this.. my kitchen is a big mess right now! Thanks for sharing these tips 🙂
    xx
    -Liz
    http://www.TheCleanEatingCouple.com

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      I’m so glad you liked them, Thanks for stopping by Liz!

      Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 4:50 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by Liz!

      Reply
  17. Lariane Costa Ramos says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Wow – that is just like my dream kitchen skills right there… eventually one day when I have my own place thats exactly what my place will be like!

    Lari | http://www.simplyelegancebylari.com/

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 4:51 pm

      One day Lari! Keep working on it! Thanks for stopping by Lari!

      Reply
  18. LaShawn says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    You have no idea how much I needed this post! I love the idea of the chalkboard on the back of the cabinet! And my drawers are DESPERATE for organization! thanks!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 4:52 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it! It’s so nice to know it helped… Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  19. The Southern Thing says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    My kitchen needs this so badly!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 4:50 pm

      Tell me about it! Just take it one day at a time… We’ll make it! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  20. Fresh,Pure,Sweet says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    WOW! This is impressive… can you come do my kitchen?? Great article!
    Thanks, Emily http://www.freshpuresweet.com

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      I would love to! Haha! If only I could jump through the computer! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  21. Emma says

    August 5, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    Such lovely organization photos. I need to give my kitchen a little TLC. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 4:23 pm

      Don’t we all? Thanks for stopping by Emma!

      Reply
  22. momwithfive says

    August 5, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    Great tips. If only I could use them with five kids in my back.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:51 am

      Oh honey, you’re in a whole different league! I don’t know how you find the time to read posts with 5 kids let alone organize! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  23. Sicorra@NotNowMomsBusy says

    August 5, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    I love all of these organization ideas, except one. Years ago we tried the pot hanging rack over the kitchen island thing because my husband really like the idea. Unfortunately we ended up with pots covered in dust. Everytime I took one down to use it I had to wash it first. So for pots I prefer a pot drawer 🙂

    Similar to your move though, we just moved a few months ago, and I got to the point where I just kept unpacking boxes and put stuff everywhere with the plan to organize it later. Unpacking is the worst….

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:06 am

      Unpacking is definitely the worst! Plus I am so impatient… So that doesn’t help! I never thought about dust being a problem… Sounds about right though!

      Reply
  24. Michelle @ Sunshine and Hurricanes.com says

    August 5, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    I love organizing things, just wish I loved KEEPING them organized! 😉

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:34 am

      That is definitely the hardest part! Especially when you don’t live in a bubble… you know with other people! Haha! It’s hard to keep things in their place!

      Reply
  25. Samantha says

    August 5, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    That measuring cup organization is genius!!!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:36 am

      Isn’t it?! I can never remember the unit measurements! This would make it so much easier! Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  26. Sami @ Be Mindful, You're Creative says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Loving some of these ideas!! I like the chalkboard because its super interchangeable! Great finds.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:38 am

      You’re so right! You could use it for menu’s, schedules… so many great ideas! Thanks for stopping by Sami!

      Reply
  27. Charlene Asay says

    August 5, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Hey there’s my spice cabinet. Love it! Good luck unpacking and organizing.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:38 am

      It was a great post Charlene! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  28. Claudette says

    August 5, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    Very nice looking space! Mine is very simply decorated with lits of similar jars/bottle in the pantry.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:40 am

      I love the whole organized pantry thing! This is the first house I’ve even had a pantry… so we’ll see how it goes! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  29. Lauren says

    August 5, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    I HATE unpacking. It is a seemingly never-ending task. I wish you lots of luck! I need to read anything with “organize” in the title and your article was very helpful. I love the pull out drawer and measuring cup idea. My measuring cups are metal so I’m wondering how it would work- would they break some wine glasses if someone slammed the cabinet shut?

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:44 am

      You hit it right on the head… never-ending! I feel like I’m going to be un-packing forever! I bet you could use cup-hooks (with deep hooks) or clips of some kind to hold your measuring cups… that way they wouldn’t fall off! Thanks for stopping by Lauren!

      Reply
  30. Shannon Peterson says

    August 5, 2015 at 11:39 pm

    In our next kitchen I want high ceilings so I can hang our pots and pans over the island in the middle – I LOVE how that looks!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:45 am

      It’s so classy with a bit of an edge! I absolutely love decorating your kitchen with things you actually use! Thanks for stopping by Shannon!

      Reply
  31. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    August 6, 2015 at 7:03 am

    OK, the measuring equivalents on the inside of cabinet doors? Brilliant! And I’m loving the pots and pans over an island, although I feel like I’d hit my head all the time because I’m just clumsy like that. Whoops!

    Coming Up Roses

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:46 am

      I never thought of that… I bet my hubby would hit his head all the time too! He is always hitting his head on low ceiling fans or light fixtures! Haha! Either way… it’s worth a try! I’m glad you loved the tips.. .thanks for stopping by Erica!

      Reply
  32. Esther says

    August 6, 2015 at 9:05 am

    When it comes to my home organization has never been my strong suit. If my husband saw this he would print this out and post it on the fridge in hoping it would inspire me to organize the kitchen. 🙂 Thank you for the tips I will definitely try some of them out.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:49 am

      I love love love organizing… I guess I’m weird like that! The best part about all of these ideas is how easy they are! Start with something small… if your hubby likes the organization try to get him involved! It’s always fun to spend time together, even if it’s for organizing! Thanks for stopping by Esther!

      Reply
  33. Liz Mays says

    August 6, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    I am so in love with what you did with the measuring cups and equivalents on the cabinet. I’m pinning that!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:54 am

      Isn’t that cute? I love how sweet the idea is! Thanks for stopping by Liz!

      Reply
  34. Julia says

    August 6, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    I love the hanging measuring cups!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:55 am

      I think everyone loves the measuring cups! It’s such a great idea! Thanks for stopping by Julia!

      Reply
  35. emily says

    August 6, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    Great ideas! My kitchen needs an organization makeover!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:56 am

      An organization makeover… now that’s what the world needs! Thanks so much for stopping by Emily!

      Reply
  36. Chene Atkins-Whittington says

    August 6, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    The kitchen is the one thing that has to stay in order and organized in my house. When it’s not, I feel like my entire day and life is unorganized.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 11:58 am

      I completely agree Chene! I haven’t been able to find my silverware for weeks (ugh unpacking!) it’s literally driving me nuts! I can’t wait to have everything unpacked and organized! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  37. Jenna @ A Savory Feast says

    August 7, 2015 at 6:13 am

    That idea for under the sink organization is brilliant! I have been collecting lots of ideas for kitchen organization since my fiancé and I are buying a house right now. Nothing bugs me more than an unorganized kitchen! I want to start off on the right foot at this house by setting up stuff like this to keep everything organized.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      Congrats on buying your first house… that’s such a big step! I love those under the cabinet drawers! I have seen them under kitchen sinks and bathroom sinks! I’ve been looking for reasonably priced options for all my sinks! Thanks for stopping by Jenna!

      Reply
  38. Madison | Wetherills Say I Do says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:24 am

    It would be a dream to have a kitchen this organized! The hardest part about organization in a kitchen is making decisions about where things go. I find it’s easier once you’ve lived somewhere for at least 6 months and you’re settled into where you want things to go.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 7, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      I completely agree… the only problem in my kitchen is that there’s like 2 cabinets! Haha! So not many choices on organizing! I can’t wait to have it all set up! Thanks for stopping by Madison!

      Reply
  39. Channel Imperial says

    August 11, 2015 at 10:44 am

    I always love looking at kitchen tools and utensils hanging on the ceiling. I find those fancy cupboards pretty convenient too.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 13, 2015 at 7:29 am

      Function decor is always a win in the kitchen… Haha! Thanks for stopping by Channel!

      Reply
  40. Nikki says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Visiting from your Welcome Home Wednesday linky party. This post called out to me, I especially love the cupboard with the measuring cups and spoons. I will definitely be putting that on my dream home list 🙂

    Reply

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