Keep Your Long & Narrow Cabinets Organized With A Simple Storage Solution

Almost every kitchen comes with a few of those long, narrow cabinets that seem impossible to organize. Every time you open the door, you can never quickly find the jar you are looking for. However, adding a tiered organizer will take those cabinets from disorganized to idealized.

The best way to start organizing your kitchen cabinet is to pull everything out of the cabinet. Take a moment to decide what items you still want to keep, what items have gone "just" a little past their expiration date, and what items need to find a new home. Then, wipe out the cabinet to remove any crumbs to help save the dry goods in your pantry from weevils and other pests. This will set you up to decide how to best organize the cabinet. With this in mind, remember that location in your kitchen is key when it comes to organization. Think about where your cabinet is in relation to the appliances around the space. Is it near the coffee maker? The stove? This might help you determine how best to use the space. The last thing you want when cooking a complex dish is to keep running across the kitchen for more spices.

Once you have determined where your items should go, add a tiered organizer. These organizers allow you to easily stack items on top of one another without it becoming a jumbled mess. Measure the size of your cabinet and then visit a local or online retailer to find the organizer that matches the cabinet's size and style. These can be found online for less than $20. Some tiered organizers can even include a drawer, allowing you to clearly see what's inside these long narrow cabinets.

Tiered organizers are a great way to add additional pantry space to your home. Place canned goods, shelf-stable condiments, and spices on these racks. You can even choose to add a bin to these shelves to create a space for items that cannot stand on their own. Consider choosing a clear bin, so you know exactly what is in the container without having to remove it from the shelf. Now that your long and narrow cabinets are organized, get inspired by these perfectly organized kitchen cabinet ideas to start on the rest of the space.