50 Genius Kitchen Cabinet Organization Ideas • Craving Some Creativity

Over 50 Genius kitchen cabinet organization ideas to help you kick the kitchen clutter. These long-term solutions transform unused space into efficient storage and makes the most out of small spaces.

Collage of kitchen cabinet organization ideas including under sink cabinets and behind the cabinet door storage solutions.

Table of Contents

Let’s be honest, maintaining orderly kitchen cabinets is a daunting task. Kitchens hide a lot of stuff behind closed doors. Many kitchen items get used and re-stocked regularly; traditional storage methods just won’t cut it. It’s important to design systems that withstand the challenges of real life.

I’m a big convert to the idea of using hidden spaces for organization. Once I realized that my cabinet doors offered me for storage, I was hooked! The door to my pantry, linen closet, and my son’s small, organized closet have all become proper storage spaces.

The best part? A major kitchen overhaul isn’t required to implement kitchen cabinet organization. Life is more enjoyable when its clutter free.

More Ways to get organized:

Kitchen Drawer Organizers

Efficient kitchen cabinet organization makes meal prep a breeze. Put an end to aimless searches through cluttered drawers. These straightforward solutions are a snap to implement.

Kitchen drawer with diy pegboard storage to organize Tupperware containers and lids.

DIY Tupperware Drawer Organizer

Tame the Tupperware tumble with this lid and bowls organizer even beginners can build! Easily transform a piece of plywood into functional pegboard kitchen storage. Free plans included!

Section of dark wood kitchen cabinetry with slide out secret toe kick drawer.

DIY Hidden Toe Kick Drawer

Who can’t use extra drawer space? This brilliant secret toe kick Drawer is a dream come true. Learn how to transform dead space into hidden bonus drawers with step-by-step instructions.

White drawer divider with compartments containing office items such as pens, paper clips, tape and wood push pins.

Customizable Drawer Dividers

The trouble with many drawer dividers is that they aren’t an exact fit for the space. That’s not the case with these customizable drawer dividers! Customize compartment sizes to expand your storage space. Perfect for the dreaded “junk drawer.”

Pull out cabinet slotted drawer DIY filled with baking sheets and glass pans.

Struggling with stacks of baking sheets? No need to play cabinet Jenga any longer, thanks to this handy DIY pull out drawer. It’s a wonderfully convenient storage idea for cookie sheets, pizza pans, cutting boards and more.

Adjustable kitchen drawer dividers with compartments for bowls, glasses and barware tools.

Tension Drawer Dividers

Do away with the heavy lifting, and store items better in drawers. Implementing these adjustable plastic drawer dividers opens up a world of sensible storage possibilities. Convenient, one-click installation. Compatible with most drawer sizes.

Organized drawer with clear plastic containers to keep toiletries organized.

Clear plastic bin organizers

Use and rearrange these sleek clear plastic bin dividers for bathroom or kitchen utensils to keep things from sliding around. For more bin storage ideas that are more natural than plastic, check out these bamboo drawer dividers:

Under Kitchen Sink Organization Ideas

Under the sink often becomes the catchall of kitchen storage clutter. Make the most of this critical storage area by keeping essentials easy to reach. Get inspired by some of our favorite finds.

False drawer kit to make under sink hinges for kitchen organization.

Drawer Front Conversion Kit

Add a hinge to those useless drawer fronts under sinks with this kit. Keep small items, such as sponges and SOS pads, off the counter but close at hand. An easy project for any DIY skill level.

Rack mounted to back of cabinet door for cutting board and baking pan storage.

Over the Door Organizer

Maximize your space by implementing storage behind the cabinet door! Deep bins like these wire racks are ideal for cutting boards, food storage wrap, or cleaning supplies. I use mine to keep the dishwasher soap and supplies handy. You can also use wall door adhesive organizers or a door mount bin organizer for items that are lightweight.

Two-tiered white under-sink slim storage shelf displaying common kitchen cleaning items.

Under Sink Shelf Risers

Two features I love about this under the kitchen sink organizer? The super slim design is perfect for getting around bulky under hangs like the garbage disposal or double sink pipes. The two-tiered shelf makes it easy to find what you need at a glance.

Under sink cabinet organizer for cleaning supplies and chemicals.

Pull Out Baskets

Slide out storage is always a great addition to any storage area. These 2-tier pull out metal baskets are a versatile way to maximize storage space in areas where plumbing may create an awkward space.

More Under Sink Storage Ideas

Spice Rack Ideas

The number of spices we acquire as home cooks adds up quickly in a small kitchen. But where’s the most practical place to store them? Cue these clever spice rack ideas!

Spice organization idea for the back of cabinet doors.

Magnetic Spice Rack

This idea from House on Stanford eliminates the cringe-worthy blind search through an overcrowded spice rack. Spices are easily accessible, and easily viewed through magnetic spice jars.

Spice rack hung on the inside of a cabinet door.

Door Condiment Storage Rack

This sophisticated spice rack can be configured to any position, which is also great for condiments storage. It accommodates large spice jars without impeding your cabinet shelves. Pure genius!

Spice rack organization with labeled spice containers on the back of a door.

Organize Spices with Labels

Ready for a complete spice rack overhaul? This post is for you! Our how-to guide provides practical and enduring pointers for staying organized. Free printable labels and buying guide included.

Pull Out Shelf Risers with Labels

Easy access- check. A large number of spices in a small area- check. This slide out spice rack organizer checks all the right boxes. The front panel label makes kitchen clean up a breeze, no matter who’s on kitchen duty!

Four-tier in-drawer spice rack tray with organized spices.

Metal Drawer Spice Rack

No more standing on tiptoes for a pinch of this or a dash of that. This professional spice rack tray brings everything to eye level. Cleverly transform a kitchen drawer into a four-tiered spice rack.

Kitchen Cabinet Storage Ideas

Wanting to make even more usable storage space in your lower and upper cabinets? Enjoy this list of brilliant products and DIY solutions for shelving cabinets!

Adhesive Cups

Use a plastic wall mount organizer rack for housing items like toothbrushes, makeup brushes, or toiletries. The adhesive cups stick to any surface and are ideal for any room. Great option for dorms or rental homes!

Stacked glass containers with cotton swabs, q-tips, and cotton pads in them.

Rotating makeup organizer with compartments filled with bottles and makeup.

Stacked Containers

How pretty are these?! These stacking containers save counter space and can double your cabinet space by thinking vertically.

Adhesive backed command strips for foil organization on the back of cabinet door.

Hanging Plastic Wrap

Keep handy wrap, well, handy. Bring food storage solutions eye level with this simple solution for hanging plastic wrap. The adhesive backed command strips are sturdy enough to hold up to everyday use.

Two lazy Susan organizers with condiments on them inside a kitchen cabinet.

Turntable Cabinet Organizer

Lazy Susan Organizers are especially useful in cabinets with extra depth or in deep corner cabinets. I have a large built in one our corner cabinets and it makes finding small appliances so much easier, but you can use them for snacks, cleaning supplies, or water bottles.

Family board command center board inside cabinet doors.

Cabinet Door Command Center

Creating a family command center in the heart of the home seems only natural. Cabinet doors make an optimal surface for a hidden command center. Leave notes and store important info without taking up wall space or cluttering up the refrigerator door.

Pull out organizer hook under the cabinet sliding storage with hanging pots.

Heavy Duty Slide Out

Hate pulling out every pot just to get the bottom one? Make use of vertical space with pull-out shelf hooks. Forever keep items neatly aligned. Store cookware, cleaning accessories, cooking utensils, and more.

If you don’t want to install a slide out like this, this expandable pots and pans organizer or a standing pot organizer for multiple sizes.

Sliding pull out shelves in kitchen cabinet to store pots, pans and other cookware.

Easy Sliding Shelves Kit

A deep cabinet can easily become a cave of clutter. Customize your cabinetry with a pull-out shelf! Keep your cookware out of sight but within reach, with customized sliding shelves.

A trashcan inside of a cabinet on a pull out roller system.

Trash Can Hideaway

The photo is my actual kitchen trash can because I hate a visible trash can. These slide outs are made for standard sized single door cabinets and stores the extra trash bags behind it. For larger cabinets, you can also get a double trash can setup.

Food Storage Organizers

The first step to tackling organizing all of your food is to purge anything you don’t actually use or is expired. Store your dry goods easily and make meal prep a breeze if that’s your thing.

An open drawer with a food bag and foil paper organizer in it for food storage.

Bamboo Storage Bag Organizer

Hold all kinds of sizes of plastic food bags, wax paper, and foil in one handy organizer. It even has built-in sliding cutters to cut wraps easily.

Five food storage containers with labels on a kitchen counter.

Dry Food Storage

I keep all of our dry goods in our very organized small food pantry here, so you can get lots more tips in that post. However, I have been collecting these OXO pop airtight food storage containers for years and I LOVE them.

There are a variety of sizes for flour, pasta, rice, and smaller ones for brown sugar or chocolate chips. The ones I have are more heavy duty than other brands and the pop top has never stopped working in years of use.

A clear container filled with cereal for dry food storage.

Cereal Storage

These 1.5-gallon Rubbermaid containers are what I personally have used for years to contain cereal and oatmeal. They will fit a whole regular sized box of cereal with the bag (or some family size boxes without the bag). They are durable, easy to see, and the back hand grip area makes it much easier for small hands.

**Pro Tip: My son usually doesn’t finish a whole box of cereal by himself which means it can go stale. For this reason, I recommend keeping the cereal in the bag inside the container. Fold the bag inside the container to keep the cereal fresher for much longer as there is less cereal and more air.

Under Shelf Baskets

I love these for snacks and other small items that might get lost in a deep bin. They can work on both pantry shelves or in upper cabinets. The only thing I would recommend is finding some that won’t get in the way of any boxes or bins on top of the shelf.

Which idea has inspired you the most? Share your genius kitchen cabinet hacks below.