Keeping a busy kitchen organized can be a challenge in even the most spacious environment, but those with small kitchens have to add an extra dose of creativity to the task. These tips for organization can help you put even the tiniest galley-sized cooking space into ideal shape.

Getting started

Remove everything from your cupboards. You may be surprised at some of the things you find. If you unearth specialty pans, serving pieces, or other items that you never or rarely use, consider donating them to a good cause and regaining the storage space they have been using.

For items that you do not use often, but want to keep – for example stock pots, roasting pans, or holiday serving pieces – look for storage outside your kitchen.

If you are only using them once or twice a year, you can keep these items in the laundry room, attic, or basement and use your valuable kitchen space for your more frequently-used items.

If you have space in a dining room, purchase a hutch or buffet to stash crystal, china, or serving pieces there instead of in your kitchen. Now you are ready to streamline your storage.