The impeccably organized kitchen is an elusive goal desired by many and obtained by few.
I'm in a constant battle with cramped cupboards and overstuffed shelves filled with ingredients, appliances, spices, storage containers and so on. Living with a small kitchen, I've come to learn that the less space you have, the smarter you need to be about using it.
Over the years I've improved my organization strategies, but labeling everything and organizing things by size can only get you so far. As a result, I'm always on the lookout for things that get me closer to the orderly kitchen of my dreams.
One brand I can always rely on for clever organization solutions is Yamazaki Home. This minimalist Japanese homeware company has a seemingly endless supply of useful and clever products to help make your home more tidy and efficient. Right now they're having a "back to school sale," but several of the products are perfect for the kitchen. Here's what I'm eyeballing right now.
Storage caddy for my pantry
These storage caddies are great for pantry storage for things like chips, nuts, snacks and other bagged things that get a little unruly sitting loose on the shelf.
Rolling cart for cooking essentials
If you like to keep clean countertops, consider stacking this rolling cart up with oil, spices and your other cooking essentials and wheeling it when you're cooking. Once you're finished, put it back into the pantry when you're done. It's like a little crash cart for your stove.
Water bottle drying rack
Water bottles famously get quite nasty, and drying them—especially when they have narrow openings, can be a real pain in the butt. This drying rack is designed for water bottles, allowing them to dry inverted, so you don't have to try to get all up in there with a dish rag.
Basket for all my dish towels
In an effort to cut down on paper towel use in the kitchen, I go through a lot of dishtowels. Having a basket to toss the dirty ones that I can wheel to the laundry room whenever it's time to wash them makes keeping up the habit possible.
—Wilder Davies
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