Rough Linen Love the sliding toaster!

simps214 How practical! Those jars are cute too.

Just another reminder from Houzz that I'm just not that creative :: sigh:: BUT what I lack in creativity I make up for with the Ideabooks photos I copy ;)

Jo Allan Great ideas. My dad used the jar idea in his garage many, many years ago to hold screws, and other misc. bits and pieces. He collected various jars and screwed lids to wherever he needed access. His didn't look as perfect and chic but hey it worked and he was ahead of his time. Here's to old ideas becoming mainstream!

kateskouros i have mostly drawers in my kitchen and they are great. i have to say though, i don't "get" the pegs at all. why? my dishes stay nicely and i don't have to fool around with an oversized LEGO set.

lisatc I love the peg idea...stops the dishes from "shifting" when you open and close the doors, without any chips occurring. It also allows you to put heavy bowls and delicate china in the same drawer (if you are tight on space) and adjust for sizes.

sclawson I used to have a free-standing island with shelves below, which I used to store pots and pans, and a wall rack where I kept my saute pans and lids. It all helped to maximize storage, and it looked great because we have good pans, BUT it things I didn't use everyday got very greasy and dusty from being exposed in a cooking area. Part of the problem was, admittedly, that we needed an even more powerful exhaust fan (though we had upgraded it). Still, if it's possible, i like stuff in the kitchen behind closed doors for that very reason.

Louise Chaddock The toaster idea is good but in Canada, the building code does not permit having an electrical appliance plugged in a closed cupboard.

soccermama Kate, it depends on the shape of your dishes. Our plates are a very simple, modern design, and because they are quite flat and smooth on top, they would slide around without something to hold them in place.

aeykelbo Best thing ever for having an organized kitchen? Gently discourage household-related gift giving! Ever since I got married, all I receive from friends and family are gadgets and gizmos for the house, mostly for the kitchen. Although I deeply appreciate the generosity of these people and I know how lucky I am to have people that care, the space issue and the grinding discomfort of have needless stuff has led me start having quiet discussions with folks. Nothing outright, just subtle mentions. "That new pepper grinder you gave me is so lovely, now I really feel that my kitchen is COMPLETE. Really, I don't need any other little thing at all. EVER. Thanks!"

It worked too... this year, family members donated in my name or gifted me with an experience of some sort. And my kitchen drawers remain neatly organized!

(And I second the part about switching from lower cabinets to drawers. It is so much more space efficient AND easier to fish things out. Just make sure to leave at least one cabinet with removable shelves for oversized items).

Jo Allan @LouiseChaddock...thanks for the tip. I had thought about that idea for a future kitchen reno so it's good to know.

Jo Allan @aeykelbo...Agreed! Ever since I had to clean out my parents house after my moms passing and was shocked at the stuff they had accumulated and was donated/ sold I decided I wanted a much simpler life in every way. It's been a few years a new home later and my husband and still use the goal of simplicity as our guide. We only keep what had value to us in some way and are always de-cluttering and purging as we go. I never want to be controlled by things...it takes time, energy and often money to manage/take care of them. I'd rather invest my energy elsewhere. You really can't get the time back : )

motpurple company The need for pegs in drawers to keep dishes in place is determined by drawer hardware and how abruptly the drawer is allowed to stop. The smoother the close is, the more elaborate and costly the hardware needs to be. You maybe don`t need drawer pegs if you get premium hardware.

njkanter Any ideas for storing pot lids? The bane of my otherwise well organized kitchen.

spacesprit If you find that your dinner plates are too deep for your upper cabinets and don't want to store them in your deeper, lower cabinets, you can try this idea. Since my clients plates were so pretty (the design wouldn't show if they were stacked) but too deep, I had my carpenter create a stand (there's a groove for each plate to sit in). This took several attempts but the end result was worth it.

okalaky @njkanter. I have a basket on the lowest shelf (cabinet) by the stove. I pull the basket out for lids. I use plastic baskets for all the lower and corner cabinets so I can pull them out to find what I need. I only learned about bottom drawers when we built our island. Which I love

frenchdecor @njkanter check Houzz article "Get It Done: Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets" there magazine rack used as lid holder, very clever.

Panageries We went beyond basic decluttering and designed these doggy bowls that are cleverly hidden in drawers. They were designed specifically with the designer’s Great Dane “Tiny Bean” in mind. Not only are the bowls neatly hidden away when unused, they’re also elevated to make eating and drinking easier for a large dog. Add in the food drawer above and you have a great pet friendly and space saving solution!

snider77 I just love the measuring cup and spoon storage idea. I get tired of having to find the right one when I am in the middle of cooking. I will have to do this ! Thanks for all the great tips.

av8ricks I previous did a similar set-up for the measuring cups/spoons. My cups are metal and it ended up aggravating me every time I opened the door to have the cups swinging and rattling. I swapped to a thicker plastic hook so the cups swing less.
@aeykelbo - I agree with you on the clutter and I'm sure many others do to. I came across an article recommending consumables/experiences for gifts and that is what I prefer to get and give now. Movie tickets, home made or purchased food, gift certificates, a day of yard work etc.

motpurple company Giving gift certificates or tickets is like giving coupons. They are promoted voraciously because there is usually never have a 100% redemption rate. They are advertisements and brand franchise tools.

Interiors Unleashed I am always looking for creative ways for efficient function. Thanks for the tips. The pics below show whimsical kitchen organization from my recent blog posting.

mrcoleman0113 This information on houzz is very inspirational and clever, and show ideas to keep one from going out of the way to get things done. Love it.

Daniela Löwe I like cabinets, drawers, and mostly to have things behind doors, why? Cause eventually everything outside gets more dirty, it takes more cleaning due to cooking vents, and dust. I like order but dislike to be all the time thinking about cleaning .