33 Kitchen Cabinet Organization Ideas

Kitchen cabinets can go from feeling manageable to overwhelming in the blink of an eye without the proper organization solutions. And sometimes it can be challenging to determine where to begin when overhauling your kitchen cabinets and drawers. The good news? We come baring storage solutions that will transform your kitchen cabinets. Between your cramped corner cabinet where pot lids go to die, mismatched spice jars and the junk drawer that manages to eat your partner’s car keys weekly — we’re tackling all the chaos. Click ahead to read the best 33 kitchen cabinet organization ideas to bring order into your cook space.

First up? Assigned seating. Or, in this case, assigned shelving. Make this sophisticated kitchen hutch your muse for organizing open-air or glass-door cabinets. Arrange your glassware and ceramic serveware on alternating shelves and stack items for a tidy, store-like appeal. This technique yields results that appear put together and elegant while also giving off a casual, approachable quality ideal for daily use.

One failproof way to keep your kitchen cabinets well-organized is by sorting related items on one shelf. Take cues from this setup and create designated sections within shelves using storage container sets. Airtight canisters, metal baskets or glass spice jars lend a polished look and are much easier to navigate than the items’ original packaging.

Whether you’re aiming for clutter-free counters to maximize food prep space or hope to keep sharpened blades far, far away from your curious kiddos, a neat-and-tidy knife drawer is the storage solution you need in your life. Swap your knife block for an in-drawer organizer near your go-to chopping spot or cooktop. Bonus points if your organizer includes extra compartments for corralling extra tools like the beauty pictured here.

Fancy yourself as a professional baker? Treat your cabinets to bakery-level organization and ease using transparent canisters and baskets. Using acrylic or glass organizers is our go-to because the transparent material minimizes visual clutter and makes it easy to locate and take stock of the items on hand. The upper cabinet shelves feature cohesive clear containers and color-coordinated mixing bowls to create a makeshift baking station in this contemporary kitchen.