Create a Chef-Worthy Kitchen With Our Storage Secrets

Knives stored on a magnetic wall strip will save valuable countertop space that otherwise bulky knife blocks would occupy. Hang them by their blades for easy access to the handles. Hanging knives are most convenient when placed within arm’s reach under cabinets or over a stove top.

An easy and inexpensive way to protect mixing bowls from getting scuffs and scratches is to place coffee filters between them. This is especially good for porcelain bowls that are designed to nest. Dishes can also benefit from this treatment, and large filters will flatten to nearly the perfect 9" dinner plate size.

Cover the inside of a kitchen cabinet with a self-adhesive cork sheet for an easy message center that can hold grocery lists, notes and recipes. Use cork that's at least 1/8" thick so you can pin items on with thumbtacks or pushpins. You can find rolls of cork inexpensively at most home improvement stores. Simply measure your cabinet and trim the cork to fit inside the door. Remove the adhesive backing and position as desired.

Pegboards are great for adding handy storage all over the house, but we’re taking a tip from cooking queen Julia Child and using one in the kitchen. All you need is enough wall space to hang your pegboard and some pegs or hooks. In no time flat, a chaotic kitchen will be uber organized and you'll never again root through drawers to find a measuring spoon. Pots, pans, dishes and towels can all be hung from pegs. You can find pegboards at most home improvement shops, along with their corresponding hangers.