12 Brilliant Ways Martha Stewart Organizes Her Kitchen

The queen of homemaking has more than a few hacks for keeping your kitchen in order.

This list provides some of Martha Stewart's top tips for kitchen organization. Whether you have a huge cooking space or are working within the confines of a 900-square-foot apartment, most of these hacks will help out.

We couldn't include all of Martha's organizational advice since that list would fill an entire book. However, the tips we did include are among her best pearls of wisdom.

Display Your Favorites

Most kitchens don't have enough cabinets and drawers for every piece of cookware. So, take a cue from Martha and display your favorite pieces.

Martha Stewart keeps things like her stunning copper chargers displayed on the kitchen wall. She also leaves her beautiful mortar and pestle collection on the counter. Doing so is more functional and nice to look at.

Like With Like

In Martha's kitchen, the guiding organizing rule is to keep like with like. If you're reorganizing your cooking space, use this principle to make it more functional and efficient.

Before finding a drawer or cabinet for an item, find all the other similar items and group them together. Then, you can find a storage space to house all of them.

Eye-Level for Everyday

According to Martha, everyday items are best left at eye level, where they're easy to see and use. This includes items like stirring spoons, your coffee maker, cutting boards, and a knife block.

Use the same principle when finding places for your everyday plates and glassware. Keep them on shelves that are as close to eye level as possible so they're easy to grab when needed.

Antique Crocks

Martha is a big fan of vintage and antique crocks. As she points out in her blog, they're brilliant for storing things because they're durable and easy to keep clean.

Antique crocks also come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, making them perfect regardless of your kitchen's aesthetic. Use them on your counter to store cooking utensils or regularly used ingredients.

Hang Your Pots

No one likes digging through a drawer or cabinet to find a pot or pan. But how else are you supposed to store these bulky kitchen items?

According to Martha, the best option is to hang them up. Hanging racks are a great way to save valuable kitchen space. They also make grabbing a needed pot or pan exceptionally easy.

Use Baskets, Trays, and Bins

If your kitchen has open shelving, consider organizing with baskets, trays, and bins. These containers can add texture and color to your space while keeping every item in its place.

Martha suggests adding adhesive padding to the bottom of organizing containers. This will help them slide more easily on your shelves.

Consider a Stovetop Shelf

A shallow stovetop shelf is a Martha must-have. It's a great way to store the items you'll need right next to your range, like everyday spices and oils.

While there are many variations of stovetop shelves you can install in your kitchen, the easiest for most is a magnetic option. Magnetic stovetop shelves stick to the top of your stove's controls; no installation is needed.

Try a Pegboard

Ever since Julia Child showed off her kitchen pegboard, home cooks have been installing similar apparatuses on their walls. But Martha uses pegboards in a new and more interesting way.

She places them in her wide drawers to organize things like mixing bowls and serving plates. The pegs mark the boundaries for her serving ware, keeping stacks of ceramics from sliding around when she opens the drawers.

Invest in Drawer Organizers

In Martha's kitchen, the drawer organizers are just as gorgeous as the trays she keeps on her shelves. She uses cute bins and metal baskets to keep her silverware in line.

For real silver, she suggests lining a drawer or organizer with anti-tarnish cloth. That way, you don't have to spend so much time polishing before entertaining.

Include a Supply Drawer

Martha's kitchen is central to her home. We're guessing your kitchen is too. That's why you should include a supply drawer somewhere in your cooking space.

The supply drawer isn't for obvious kitchen supplies. Instead, it holds things like extra scissors, fasteners, a label maker, and perhaps an extra lightbulb or two. Use drawer organizers to keep it from becoming a mess.

Clear Plastic Boxes For Baking

Any fan of Martha knows she loves to bake. Her baking supplies are just as organized as those in her kitchen.

She keeps every sprinkle, pastry brush, and icing tip in line by using shallow plastic bins. Thanks to their transparent nature, it's easy to see what's within, so you can quickly grab what you need to create your next masterpiece.

Try a Rolling Cart

Sure, Martha's kitchen is big, but that doesn't mean she has a ton of extra storage. Just like every master home cook, she's always looking for creative ways to store her tools and ingredients.

She often relies on rolling carts. They're great for holding large kitchen tools because you can move them to where you need them. When you're not using the cart in the kitchen, move it to a closet.

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