Quick and Easy DIY Kitchen Organization Ideas

Are you looking for DIY kitchen organization ideas? I have several tips to share with you and they’re all quick and easy to do.

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I love an organized space and I especially love DIY kitchen storage and an orderly kitchen that allows me to have easy access to everything I need. Well-organized kitchen storage can be a challenge and can be even tougher in a small kitchen. I am always looking for ways to create extra storage space in my kitchen cabinets, kitchen pantry, and under the kitchen sink. I wanted to share some tips for kitchen container storage and organization, and my journey along the way.

I love an organized space, and kitchen storage can be a challenge. I wanted to share tips for kitchen container storage and organization, and my journey along the way.

DIY Kitchen Organization Ideas Video

After having breast cancer, I was told to eliminate as much plastic from my life as possible – and/or make sure the plastic I’m using is approved.

One of the best ways to ensure the plastic you use is safe is to look for BPA-free products. I checked the labels on all of my plastic and looked for the right numbers and/or that it said BPA Free.

Anything that I didn't want that had "okay" numbers or was BPA Free on it I donated, and anything that wasn't okay I recycled. I didn't want to donate anything that wouldn't be okay for anyone else to use.

Anything that I didn’t want that had “okay” numbers, or was BPA Free, I donated, and anything that wasn’t okay I recycled.

DIY Kitchen Organization Ideas

I didn’t want to donate anything that wouldn’t be okay for anyone else to use.

This is the bottom drawer in one of my cabinets. I have a lot of Pyrex glass wear and stacking is one of my big secrets. Under my big mixing bowls, I stacked the lids, then placed the bowls on top. The other containers I stacked the like sized bowls/containers, and I used a separated plastic container to keep all of the lids organized.

This is the bottom kitchen drawer in one of my cabinets. I have a lot of Pyrex glass wear and stacking is a great way to create extra space. Under my big mixing bowls, I stacked the lids, then placed the bowls on top.

For the other containers I stacked similar items and sized bowls/containers, and I used a separate plastic container to keep all of the lids organized.

This is the top drawer in that same cabinet and I used a stacking system here as well. All of the lids that fit those stainless bowls are in order directly underneath them. My colanders/strainers are all stacked in the back. The few plastic containers (with the correct number and BPA Free) that I kept are all organized by stacking with appropriate lids in a large size plastic container to keep them together.

This is the top drawer in that same cabinet and I used a stacking system here as well. This is an efficient way to make good use of your space. All of the lids that fit those stainless bowls are in order directly underneath them. My colanders/strainers are all stacked in the back.

The few plastic containers (with the correct number and BPA Free) that I kept are all organized by stacking them with appropriate lids in a large size plastic container to keep them together.

I have converted as much as I could to glass for storage. I love these Pyrex decorative containers that I got from Costco - they match my kitchen.

I have converted as much as I could to glass clear containers for storage. I love these Pyrex decorative containers that I got from Costco – they match my kitchen.

One thing I like about Pyrex lids is you can mix and match the lids to the same size. It isn't specific to each piece. Meaning some of my mixing bowl lids will fit some of those other bowl containers. This is really nice - grab and close. No worries about hunting for the right one.

Pyrex is one of my favorite kitchen organization hacks because the lids mix and match with containers of the same size. It isn’t specific to each piece.

So, some of my mixing bowl lids are the right size to fit some of the other containers. What a clever idea. This is really nice – grab and close. No worries about hunting for the right one.

For my Corningware (which I've had for over 20 years) I have a special system for stacking them.

For my Corningware (which I’ve had for over 20 years) I have a great option for stacking.

I place the smaller size dish inside the larger dish.

I put the smaller lid upside down inside, on top of the small dish.

I put the larger lid right side up on top. It all fits and stacks nicely together.

This has been a huge space saver for me.

This is a clever way to make the most of your kitchen space.

For my glass pans, I do the same stacking system.

This stacking system is also an easy way to store glass pans and free up precious cabinet space.

Little pans in the big pans, and then stack them on top of their lids.

I love an organized space, and kitchen storage can be a challenge. I wanted to share how I organize some of my cookware and storage containers in my kitchen, and my journey along the way

There are so many ingenious DIY kitchen organization ideas and kitchen storage ideas out there and so many products available to help you maximize your space. There are an endless number of storage bins and drawer dividers that can be used in different ways to organize things like dish towels, cooking utensils, kitchen utensils, and other small items. If you have a particularly deep drawer a drawer organizer will be most helpful. Also, don’t forget to utilize the inside of cabinet doors for storage. You can add hooks, a magnetic strip, or small wire baskets to make the most of the space inside your cabinet doors.