A Certainly Neat Menu Organizer No more stacks of menus stuffed at a junk drawer or hanging around the side of the fridge! It's possible to maintain these organized and tidy (along with vouchers and new recipes to test). Simply stick any very clear folder or plastic sleeve for paper files to the interior of a cabinet or cabinet door. Or, put one on the wall from the phone — the look is clean enough to keep in plain sight. Photo courtesy of Cristin Bisbee Priest
Magazine Rack for Pot Lids Getting all those pot lids in line is a snap with this organization thought from Aimee Wimbush-Bourque. Only twist a metal magazine rack in the back of a cupboard door and arrange pliers by size. The slick design not only makes it easy to find the right lid but also opens up some additional cabinet space, too.
Loaf Pan for Small Cooking Items No need to shell out for new storage containers once you have some on your cabinets. Aimee Wimbush-Bourque thought outside the box (literally!) And came up with this very simple display for smaller cake-decorating supplies. A classic loaf pan is a chic alternative to plastic containers, and it's easier to pull items out of — no lid demanded!
Soup-er Recycled Storage Are your canned goods getting lost in the shuffle? If you're tired of toppling towers of cans in the pantry, then try this eco-friendly idea from Amy Williams. Simply take an old cardboard pop box, then coat it in Modge Podge, and cover it with paper. Cut an opening at the trunk to restock headphones so the older ones rotate to the front.
Hang Your Cups To encourage her children to drink more water, Ginny Sheller needed her husband craft this space-saving grinder rack. To make, twist a coat rack on its side, or screw individual hooks into the wall, and assign each little one their personal hook based on their elevation. What's even better: They won't reach to get a new cup every time they receive a drink.
An Elevated Soap Dish Take hand and dish soaps to new heights by putting all of them on a cake rack beside the sink. If you don't have an old stand you are willing to part from your pastries, consider building one such as Natalie Wright did, by gluing a plate atop a wide-based candlestick. It provides an elegant touch to the sink area, while freeing up counter space.
Goodbye, Junk Drawer Whether you've gathered more muffin pans than you inhale or have discovered some fantastic classic versions at rummage sales — like this one featured on Vintage Indie — it is time to put them to use. A tray placed in a junk drawer may separate odds and ends in a snap — and store them in place. Or, slide one on a cupboard shelf to arrange teeny baking supplies, like food coloring, toothpicks and sprinkles. Photo courtesy of Heather Dutton
Rustic Wine Glass Holder Juxtapose elegant decoration for this rustic, utilitarian idea from Dana Pugh. Simply remove the grip out of any metal rake, then anchor the head right to the wall using screws. Flip each glass upside down and then slip the stem between two prongs. Or, instead, use the rake to hang spatulas, wooden spoons or other kitchen utensils.
A "Grate" Pencil or Utensil Holder Save valuable countertop real estate with this holder for pens and pencils or small kitchen utensils. Take a classic box grater (you will need one with dull enough openings to prevent cuts) and fill out the opening on top with floral foam cut to fit snugly inside. Loop a wire through two holes on one side of the grater to make a hook, then flip it and hang on the wall. Photo courtesy of Alicia McDonald and Jamie Timmer
Shoe Organizer for Utensils Free some space from cabinets or countertops with this slick idea: Take an over-the-door shoe organizer in any home goods shop and hang it on the pantry door or any other door in the kitchen. (The models using clear plastic pockets are greatest, so contents can easily be visible.) Then slip wooden spoons, spatulas, small appliances snacks to the slots. Photo courtesy of Laura Witt
A Retro Twist on Place Settings This idea from Green Wedding Shoes will immediately liven up a birthday party or a fun dinner in your home. Just take an range of old vinyl records (you may grab a variety for a dime at a flea market) and set them as place mats or chargers for serving dishes. Or as an alternative, use the album coats instead. Photo courtesy of Jessica Velarde Photography
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