Some people have a special knack for making everything seem so put together in their kitchen, so prettily organized — without buying expensive things.
How do they do it?
They Put ‘Like’ and ‘Like’ Together
Like goes with like, whether it’s a similar shape or a similar function. In the case above, it’s both. Lids are together, organized by shape. The bottoms are together, also organized by shape. And see how the colors are grouped? So satisfying.
They Use Color to Help Them Organize
Green glasses go on top. . . .
Blue plates go on the bottom. . . .
Brown mugs go on the right. . . .
Color makes things pretty. By combining like colors, you create a sense of order and a way of mentally picturing where something is.
Plus, it makes a large pantry look put together.
Like this mint green and gold one:
Or this black and white one:
Black and white is probably the most flexible color scheme. In the pantry above, the white pulls together the different canister shapes. The black wire baskets tie into the color scheme to help “tidy” the chaos that is supermarket food.
They Use a Grid
Whether it’s easy to see . . .
or not. . . . .
Having things lined up just looks neater. A grid helps you do that.
They Use Clear, Same-Shape Containers for Staples
Makes it easy to see what you have and how much. Time saved.
They Use Consistent Labeling
Imagine how much messier that drawer would look if the labels and jars were all different shapes, sizes, and colors. (Now if only they were alphabetized. . . .)
But it’s this fridge . . .
And this freezer drawer . . .
. . . that have us swooning.
Shape, function, containers, grid, and color (wow!). Makes you want to clean out your fridge now.
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