When you move into a new house, the kitchen is like a blank slate that you can organize in any manner you like. You are not committed to the way you did things in your old place. To help you break out of a rut, below are some suggestions for organizing your new kitchen after the movers have left.

Tips for Organizing Your New Kitchen

1. Purge

Get rid of any items you never use. For instance, if you always cook with powdered garlic over fresh, purge the garlic press that's been taking up room in your drawers. That bread machine you can't figure out how to use? Donate it to a charity or sell it at a garage sale. Stuff that simply takes up space causes stress and makes other objects more difficult to find.

2. Organize Plastic Containers

Get rid of oddball sizes, damaged containers, and lids that have no match. Organize by size and stack same-sized containers together. Separate lids by size, as well, and store them right next to—or just underneath—the matching containers. That way, you'll never have to search the cupboard to find a tub and a lid that match.

3. Organize Cabinets for Efficiency

Once your movers have dropped off all kitchenware, wipe down the cupboards and cabinets. Place the items you use most frequently at eye-level so you can access them easily. Place things you hardly ever use away on the top shelf where they aren't in the way. Don't put items you only occasionally use—such as popcorn and mixing bowls—on top of items you use regularly, such as dinner plates. Consider mounting a magnetic knife strip instead of tossing sharp objects into a drawer.

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