The key to an efficient kitchen is organization. Keeping stock of what’s in your pantry, and being able to access your utensils and cookware easily makes prep time fly.

• Cookware: Attractive pots can hang suspended from ornamental racks making
them part of your décor as well as keeping them out of your precious cupboard space. Attach wire baskets to the sides of your cupboards (either inside or out), to store pot lids. If you have the room, install sliding pot drawers to keep everything handy.
• Utensils: Avoid the “junk drawer” syndrome by installing drawer dividers or low metal baskets. Be sure to remove and clean often. Knives shouldn’t be stored loose in drawers.
• Pantry: Keep “like-minded” foodstuffs together. For example, keep a basket of powdered mixes together, so you can remove them and leaf through when cooking or preparing your grocery lists.
• Appliances: Make life easier for yourself when setting up your kitchen. Pay attention to your “work triangle”. Keep your path free to move easily between stove, microwave, fridge and sink. Store your dishes near your dishwasher for easy unloading.
• Prep Area: Position your mixing bowls, blender, cutting boards, measuring cups and cooking utensils near the area you will be preparing your meals.