Easy Tricks to Organize Your Kitchen Drawers in a Snap

You’ve got all kinds of cute kitchen towels – from seasonal ones to ones with puppies or cats cooking dinner. And since different towels serve different purposes, like microfiber or cotton, you probably have a bunch crammed into your kitchen drawers. But have you ever struggled to close the drawer or keep them folded neatly? Try rolling them instead. It’s a super easy way to store towels that keeps them from getting disheveled.

There are a few ways to roll them, but it’s best to start by folding them in half vertically at least once. Then just roll them up, or you can try the Marie Kondo folding method to really keep your kitchen towels in check. This compact storage keeps them tidy and organized in your drawers.

It’s easy for drawers to become a dumping ground where you just toss stuff in without a care. But if you store items in containers (like flour, sugar, or baking soda), labeling them is a must. Not only does this help with organization, but it also ensures you don’t confuse salt and sugar.

First, choose your containers – glass is often more durable and eco-friendly than plastic. Matching sets look great. Then create labels at home with a label maker or try other DIY options like writing on rubber bands, using permanent markers, or getting chalkboard stickers. These pre-made labels are another awesome option.

Water bottles can take up a ton of space in kitchen drawers. Rather than stacking them upright where they might tip over and get messy, lay them down instead. This keeps them tidy and organized.

First, declutter your water bottle stash – that free promo bottle you never use can probably go. Then, group bottles by size and shape so they fit neatly in the drawer. Make sure to keep the lids on so the two pieces stay together. You can even use a rubber mat to limit any rolling around.

We all use drawer dividers for silverware, but did you know you can use them all over your kitchen? Whether it’s baking supplies, spices, or kitchen tools, dividers are a great way to stay organized. Who wants to dig through a drawer to find the tablespoon? Not me.

There are so many divider options to choose from. These expandable ones work well for larger utensils, and you can adjust them to fit your drawer. Or, try a DIY solution using foam board, contact paper, cardboard and cable clips, or even tension rods. Anything to keep your kitchen drawers neat and tidy.

Leaving knives loose in a drawer is not only messy, but it’s also super dangerous. You could reach in and get a nasty cut. Instead, use a knife dock in your drawer to keep them organized and safe.

Depending on your knife collection, you can find all kinds of in-drawer knife docks. This one can fit 12 steak knives, while this one has flexible dividers for different blade sizes. If you don’t want to buy a dock, you can also just lay the knives flat in the drawer, on top of a towel or wooden mat with grooves to stop them from sliding around.

That snack drawer gets a ton of use, from chips to bars to fruit snacks. But those little bags can get so messy and disorganized. Storing them vertically is the way to go – it saves space and lets you see when you’re running low.

Just organize your snacks by type and place them in rows standing up. No more crushed chips at the bottom of the drawer. Vertical storage prevents damage and keeps everything tidy. Use drawer dividers or line the drawer for even more organization.

Whether you love paprika or parsley, basil or bay leaf, keeping your spices neat is a must. Standing them upright makes it tough to read the labels, which can really slow down your cooking. Laying the spices down is a much better way to stay organized.

To keep your spices from sliding around, use a spice organizer or DIY one with foam board. You can also get matching jars with labels to make your spice drawer look super sleek and put-together.

Ah, the infamous junk drawer – the black hole of rubber bands, pens, sticky notes, ketchup packets, and more. It’s probably the messiest drawer in your kitchen, which is why it’s gotta go. But don’t stress, it’s probably less daunting than it seems.

Start by decluttering. Chances are you really don’t need 10 hot sauce packets or those old takeout menus. Toss the junk and separate what you want to keep into categories. Papers and pencils can go in a desk drawer, for example. If there’s still stuff you’re unsure about, use organizers or containers to corral it. Junk drawer, who?

Pots and pans come in all different shapes and sizes, which can make them super tricky to store neatly. Instead of stacking them, place them all in a single layer in the drawer. This makes them way easier to access and keeps your drawer looking clean and sleek.

Before you start reorganizing, go through your pots and pans and get rid of anything that’s really old or damaged. Nonstick pans with flaking or scratches aren’t safe to use. Place the keepers on a liner to protect the drawer.

Who said plates and bowls have to live in kitchen cabinets? If you’re already putting your dishes in drawers, nice work! Not only is it more ergonomic (plates can be heavy), but it also frees up cabinet space for glasses. Keeping dishes in drawers puts them right at hand in the kitchen.

To really optimize your dish drawer, use a pegboard system. Or you can just stack similar-sized plates and bowls neatly – no need to overthink it.