5 great products to help you organize your kitchen

We spend more time in our kitchens than we may realize. It’s the spot where we brew our morning cup of Joe to start the day and sip chamomile tea to wind down at night. When we have people over, it’s a place to prepare food and so much more. We gather in the kitchen to chat as we nipple on appetizers and sit down for meals there.

Yet, we may not pay as much attention to our kitchen set-up as we do other entertaining areas, such as the living room. It’s understandable. The living room is typically more formal and fancier. However, don’t leave the kitchen out. Keeping it organized can make roasting coffee and hosting guests more streamlined. Here are five essential kitchen organization products.

bonVIVO Kafono Nespresso Coffee Pod Holder

Nespresso has turned morning coffee into a tiny luxury. The coffee tastes and smells richer. Unlike a simple canister of coffee grounds, the pods can be a challenge to store. bonVIVO’s pod holder makes it equal parts easy and stylish. The 360-degree carousel stores 25 pods easily. You can turn it and pick your flavor easily, too. The sleek brass design is ideal for modern chrome kitchens but neutral enough to go with nearly any motif. Bonus: There’s space for a sugar bowl and spoon.

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Refrigerator Organizer Storage Bins, Set of 6

A well-kept fridge makes it easier to eat more nutritiously and ensures leftovers don’t go to waste. Simply Gourmet’s refrigerator organizer allows you to optimize shelf space and negates the need to dig through the fridge to find the produce your roommate moved. The eight bins are stackable, too, so they work in smaller or fuller fridges. The versatile bins also work in pantries and closets. This set also includes an erasable pen you can use to label items.

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Simply Gourmet Food Storage Containers

Make finding and preparing food easy with these simple-yet-stylish food storage containers from Simply Gourmet. The six BPA-free organizers are clear, so you can see the food or ingredients, like nuts, coffee, flour, or sugar. They look fantastic on countertops but also fit nicely in pantries and cabinets. The airtight containers ensure the food stays fresh.

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Large Wooden Wine Crate

Create a rustic-chic space to hold your vino with Thirteen Chefs Store’s wooden wine crate. The crates hold up to 12 bottles and allow you to display what you have. You or your guests can easily choose what to open for a fancy dinner or after-work sipper with the wine in plain view. The wood is understated but elegantly crafted, adding a subtle charm to any kitchen.

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Villa Acacia Lazy Susan

Lazy Susans have a cult following, and for a good reason: They are the ultimate space-savers in pantries and on countertops. This turntable from Villa Acacia fits easily in cabinets or pantries. It is made of wood with moisture-resistant wood, making it more durable. It also doubles as a serving plate at parties. Simply put cheese, crackers, and oil on it and let guests rotate it to access what they want to eat easily.

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Our kitchen is an essential and much-used room in our homes. We eat, read the paper, and host in the kitchen. Keeping it organized will make life easier. You don’t want to spend time searching for the perfect pod for a cup of coffee or flour when you need to bake a cake. Invest in containers to ensure your food stays fresh and easy to find. Clear ones make it a cinch to see leftovers and ingredients. Lazy Susans and wooden wine crates are stylish ways to display, store, and serve food and beverages. Make mornings easier with a coffee pod holder that allows you to rotate and see all the flavors available to you.