15 Tips to Reorganize Your Kitchen After Thanksgiving
Learn how to reorganize effectively after conquering the kitchen’s biggest holiday.
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and chances are your relative wasn't the only one who got on your nerves. Spending that much time with your kitchen is bound to bring out its worst qualities. Maybe those lingering feelings of resentment left you ready to tackle some kitchen organization projects. If so, you’ve come to the right place. Choose the problem that best describes your Thanksgiving, and find tips to ensure your next holiday is angst-free.
You realized your cabinets and drawers are jam-packed.
Utilize Cabinet Doors

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The backs of cabinet doors are a great place to store kitchen gadgets that are cluttering your drawers. Simply attach a rod to the inside of the door, and use binder clips to hang items like measuring cups and spoons.
Display Your Spices

Eryn Houck
If you desperately need cabinet space, consider emptying the spice cabinet and displaying your spices, instead. Just be sure to place them into uniform containers to achieve a clean, sophisticated look.
Try a Hanging Pot Rack

If you have an appropriate spot for one, a hanging pot rack can be an excellent storage solution. Your pots will be easily accessible, and you’ll open up a cabinet to store other items. It's a win-win!
Sneak In Some Pegboards

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Think beyond decorative when it comes to super-narrow spots like this one. A pegboard can create instant storage space for a variety of kitchen supplies. Design by John McGilvray
Or Don’t Sneak Them

Lindsay Raymondjack, Designs by Joanne Palmisano, photos by Susan Teare
If you’re totally on board with pegboards, consider installing them as a functional backsplash. Just imagine all the drawers you could reclaim!
Make Space Under the Kitchen Sink

The cabinet under the kitchen sink often gets crammed full, decreasing its functionality. Create space by adding a small curtain rod to hang cleaning supplies. That way, the bottom of the cabinet will be open for other items.
You couldn't find ingredients quickly.
Float Your Food

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Place foods you frequently use in jars, and hang them from the bottom of your cabinets. Attach sheet metal underneath your upper cabinets and magnets to the jar lids.
Organize Your Spices

When your spices are unorganized, using them is a pain. Spend some time organizing, so they’re all within easy reach. Tip: If you don’t have a drawer to dedicate to spices, a lazy Susan is great for organizing them in a cabinet.
Organize Your Refrigerator

Emily Fazio, 2017
Do items get lost in the abyss of your fridge? It’s time to spend some time organizing. Consider using a turntable for condiments and other clear containers to organize staples.
Get the Pantry Under Control

Toni Hammersley
Organizing your pantry isn’t as difficult as you think. It is, however, super-helpful when it comes time to finding the 37 ingredients for the casserole you volunteered to make.
Store on the Door

Just as you can utilize the back of your cabinet doors, you can also utilize the back of your pantry door. Attach wire organizing units, and fill them with items you use most often.
You totally ran out of counter space.
Consider Large-Appliance Storage

Rev-A-Shelf, 2017
When you’re working with limited counter space, you can’t leave all your appliances out. But if you’ve ever tried lifting a stand mixer into a cabinet, you know it’s no easy task. That’s why you’ll be ultra-thankful you installed this appliance lift.
Designate a Paper Towel Drawer

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Paper towels are a must for most kitchens, but they don’t have to crowd your counter. Consider dedicating a drawer to them. Design by John McGilvray
Make the Most of Open Shelves

Keep your countertops bare, and load up your shelves, instead. Place the items you use most often on the bottom shelves, working your way upward.
You tripped over toys and dropped the turkey.
Add Kid-Height Toy Storage

OK, I really hope you didn’t actually trip and drop your turkey. But, since kid clutter is a universal problem in almost every room of the home, I thought it necessary to address. Kid-height kitchen storage allows kids to put their own things away and will (hopefully) keep them from dragging other rooms’ toys into the kitchen.
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