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Appliances, knives, gadgets, pans, decorations - you always find something new to bring into the kitchen. And yet, you don't feel like giving up the "older" utensils, which you have successfully used for years.

Don't worry, this is not yet an article about declutter and minimalist kitchens. We won't tell you to give up the grater with a broken handle, - if you don't want to - nor the sandwich maker that no longer closes properly.

Today we tell you how you can have it all, without tripping over them. We show you the coolest tricks and products that keep your kitchen tidy, organized and easy to clean.

👍 Have you also set up?

A French practice, strictly observed in serious restaurants, which means "everything put in its place". From choosing the tablecloth, arranging the dishes, cutlery and glasses, to the precise organization of the dishes and ingredients necessary for a recipe, before starting the actual cooking.

Organizarea bucătăriei: accesorii utile și trucuri de la experți

How to organize your cabinets and kitchen countertop

Order in the kitchen is like salt in dishes. It might be without it, but everything is more pleasant and tasty when you have it. Luckily, there are hundreds of products and organization and storage systems, both for small kitchens and for generous spaces:

Spice holders

Choose between containers to transfer your spices to, tiered stands or special boxes, depending on the space you have available and the number of spices you use.
Drawer organizers

Use handy drawers for frequently used cutlery and accessories (whisk, paddles, ladles). Those used less often or only occasionally (cake scoop, ice cream scoop, nut opener, grill accessories) store them behind drawers or in less accessible places.
Vertical storage

Use tiered fruit and vegetable baskets, multi-tiered dish drainers, and multi-shelf under-counter serving tables. They're ideal for small kitchens and tight spaces.
Wall brackets or hooks

They are easy to install and help you have kitchen towels, spices or various kitchen utensils at hand, without getting tangled up on the countertop. We recommend spice sets with magnetic support, but also KitchenCraft wall organizer.
Holders with hanging system

They are mounted on cabinet doors, on the inside. You can use them for the trash can, cleaning products, garbage bags or other similar products. Make these spaces more efficient by using hanging bins or dish holders.

How to organize the refrigerator and freezer

What's more unpleasant than an empty fridge? A crowded fridge, in which you can never find anything.

Have you ever found expired, time-forgotten food in a corner of the refrigerator? Moldy fruits or vegetables? Cookie crumbs - from Christmas or your little one's birthday? A few meatballs frozen for too long or a CMN - casserole with unidentified food? Follow the recommendations below for more order in the fridge.

The temperature of the shelves and how it influences food storage

The top shelf and the shelves on the door are the warmest areas of the refrigerator. The temperature gradually drops towards the bottom, with the bottom shelf being the coldest. So keep homemade preserves (pickles, zacusca, i.e. products rich in oil or salt), water and other beverages besides milk, on the refrigerator door.

Save space with smart containers that hang on shelves, such as this hanging box, ideal for eggs or small fruits.

Yogurt, cheese, eggs and spreads (pate, cream cheese, etc.) sit well on the top shelf. On the bottom shelf, put milk and meat. Fruits and vegetables - in the drawer dedicated to them, at the bottom of the refrigerator. Discover a lot of useful products for storing and organizing in the refrigerator.

👍 Use special compartments to keep your fridge tidy. Sort food into categories (e.g., canned foods, yogurts, sliced sausages, sweets, etc.) and store them in transparent containers so you can easily see what's on hand.

Store cooked food in special casseroles

Vacuum pack food to increase shelf life by up to 5 times. Fruits and vegetables, cooked food, cold cuts, dairy, wine bottles - you empty them with the Zwilling Fresh&Save pump and store them in reusable containers or bags. A more affordable option is the Zokura vacuum cleaner.

The Prep&Go casseroles from OXO are great when planning meals and organizing the package for work or school. They close tightly and are compartmentalized according to the food you eat, for example: simple sandwich casseroles and salad casseroles with two trays and extra container for dressing. Cooked food is transported without accidents in the 3-compartment casseroles and can be heated in the microwave.

Storage ideas from experts

Some ideas are very simple to implement and bring you a lot of order both in the kitchen and mentally. Here are some tricks recommended not only by chefs, but also by interior design specialists.

1. Use sets instead of individually purchased boxes and casseroles

For frequently used foods (rice, oats, flour, sugar, etc.), choose a well-known range of storage boxes and buy a whole set of different sizes right away. Not only can you stack them, but the uniform design creates the appearance of order and cleanliness. OXO POP containers are a great choice and are available in different shapes and sizes.

2. Label and avoid food waste in the kitchen

Write not only the name of the food on them, but also the expiration date. Choose the small NIIMBOT printers to print labels with an elegant design and the text of your choice on the spot.

If you exceed the expiration date of food, there is no need to panic. According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), except for baby formula, expiration dates on dry foods are not exactly the letter of the law.

Canned food, pasta, legumes (lentils, dried beans, chickpeas), sugar and sweeteners - these are foods that can last even for years, as long as the packaging or storage boxes are not damaged, rusty or swollen.

For foods that can go rancid, such as oil or flour, use your senses. If it looks and smells good, it should be fine.

3. Create storage space outside the kitchen

If you have a small kitchen, it is not mandatory to cram all the food and kitchen items into it. Maybe you have a dining area, a wider hallway or simply an unused wall.

Invest in a top-to-bottom bookcase or just a few hanging shelves, buy a set of matching baskets and use this space as a pantry, to store cans, spices, unopened packaging. It's simple to make, useful, organized and aesthetically pleasing.

4. Hide appliances: keep the kitchen countertop airy

It's difficult (and even absurd) to hide a KitchenAid table mixer in your kitchen cabinet, but you can do it with small appliances. Sandwich maker, mini-chopper or juicer - put them in a cabinet that you have easy access to and thus keep the kitchen countertop airy and easy to clean.

5. Drawers are more practical than classic cabinets

To have easy access to all corners, it is ideal to have fully sliding drawers, not only for cutlery, but for all dishes and cooking items. If you don't have this option now, choose the next best thing: a cabinet mounted rail organizer .

For more inspiration and a more optimized kitchen space, we invite you to discover hundreds of products for storage and organization.