How to Organize Your Cabinets Like a Pro

If your cabinets are a stack-and-pray situation, you're not alone. The good news: organizing them well is mostly about choosing the right insert for each type of space. Here's how to do it like a pro.

Start by emptying and grouping

Pull everything out, bin what's expired or broken, and group what's left by how often you use it. Daily items go at eye level and arm's reach; rarely-used items go high or deep.

Deep base cabinets: go pull-out

The back of a deep cabinet is where things go to be forgotten. Pull-out baskets and drawers bring the contents to you instead of making you crawl in after them.

Blind corners: use a swing-out

Corner cabinets waste enormous space. A swing-out or carousel organizer turns that dead zone into accessible storage.

Under the sink: tier it

Work around the plumbing with stackable, height-adjustable organizers and a slim pull-out for cleaning supplies.

Drawers: compartmentalize

Adjustable drawer dividers keep utensils, wraps and tools from becoming a tangled pile. Foldable bins add a second layer in deep drawers.

Walls and doors: don't ignore them

Cabinet-door racks, hooks and rails add storage you didn't know you had — perfect for lids, foil, and frequently grabbed tools.

Finish with labels

A few labels keep your system intact months later, especially in a shared household.

Match the insert to the space and even a small kitchen suddenly has room to spare. Explore the full range in our Cabinet Organizers collection.