The kitchen is probably the hardest room in the home to organize. Beyond that, keeping a kitchen free from clutter is an on-going battle for most people. If you are one of these people, you might consider some countertop kitchen storage options. After all, it seems that the items you use most accumulate on countertops anyway. Instead of constantly trying to stash these items away in drawers, a better options is to find a way to keep them organized out in the open.

When you think of items that are usually kept out on a kitchen countertop, what is your first thought? Most people readily bring to mind canisters. They are a great way to store bulky items such as flour and sugar, especially if you don’t have a pantry or another large space available. Canisters come in a range of sizes and materials to match nearly every decor, including glass, metal and plastic. To add a little visual interest, consider keeping items such as colorful cake and beans in see-through canisters.

Flatware caddies are another great kitchen storage item that will allow you to keep things that you use often handy. Most people store their forks, knives and spoons in a drawer, which necessitates opening and closing a drawer every time someone is going to eat something. As an alternative, consider keeping your flatware in a caddy on the tabletop. This kitchen storage idea will save you and your family considerable time and effort.

Similarly, utensil holders and condiment caddies are other kitchen storage solutions that will allow you to keep your oft-used items within easy reach. Utensil holders are commonly kept on the stove top and can be used to keep tools such as whisks and spatulas at the ready. Condiment caddies are great for parties and get-togethers and are a way to easily carry ketchup, mustard and other condiments. Although you wouldn’t want to keep these items out all of the time, you can use them in the pantry or out in the open to organize other utensils.
* Drawers

There are so many things you can do with drawers these days that keep them from getting cluttered and maximize their use. Partitions and double levels keep your gear organized. Laying deep drawers is a great way to use this space effectively.

A safety measure for drawers is the knife holders that are included in the tool organizer. The blade slides in and protects the fingers when taking things from the box. Another innovative kitchen storage design is the deep drawers that are divided for your pots and pans. This prevents you from having the clutter of pots that are usually found in cabinets.

* Corner space

There are all sorts of ways to use the corner spaces that just seem like a big cumbersome waste of space. Under the corner of the cabinet can be built in bread boxes, wine racks or even spice racks.

* Under the cabinet

Do not know what to do with your wine glasses? You want to show them so install one under the cabinet rack. Slide through the stem and the glasses hang elegantly and out of the way.

* Cabinet

An easy way to store plates is with sticks. Slide a plate in between and it gives a much more appealing look than just stacked plates. Put hooks inside the cabinets to hang coffee cups above your saucers and create another cozy cabinet look.

* Simplicity and efficiency

Think about what you want in your drawers, cabinets and even pantry that can make it easier for you. One thing you can do is install pull-out cabinets shelves for easy access to the pieces on the back.