Get rid of kitchen clutter for good – 8 brilliant ideas using what you already have
Lillian Teague
Contributing Writer
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You may be putting off organizing your kitchen because you just don’t have the extra money for cute organizing solutions. So you wait and dream of having a well-organized space.
Don’t let budget restraints stop you from creating an organized kitchen. All you need is a little inspiration and creativity to create the space you’ve always wanted. These easy-to-follow tutorials showcase how you can be organized on a budget.
1. Customized storage containers
Cooktop Cove
You would never believe this stylish container began its life as a plastic bag box. You can craft your own customized storage container. You can use different sizes of cardboard boxes to hold a wide variety of items.
2. Upcycled cutlery caddy (h/t Lily Ardor)
Save those tin cans to create this darling cutlery caddy. Perfect for organizing your cutlery and keeping it available on the go between your kitchen, dining, patio, and breakfast nooks.
Lily Ardor
3. Plastic bag dispenser (h/t The Teacher’s Wife)
Finally, the following tip solves the problem of where to put all those plastic shopping bags. Use a diaper wipe box to create a plastic bag dispenser. It’s amazing how many bags will fit into such a small space!
The Teacher’s Wife
4. Coffee creamer storage containers (h/t Frugelegance)
So many small items come in plastic bags. Just one overzealous rip and your bag is not effective at containing the food anymore. Coffee creamer containers are perfect for organizing small foods, such as cereals for snacking, chocolate chips, and nuts.
Frugelegance
5. Create a pouring jar
Cooktop Cove
