September 21, 2009

Methods/Systems: Rosy-Part 2 of 2: Kitchen Organizing

The kitchen at my aunt and uncle's house is a well-oiled machine, thanks to Rosy's clever organizing and arranging ideas:
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1, 2. A rolling caddy for plates, glasses, bowls and silverware fits perfectly under the kitchen counter and looks like just another drawer but can be wheeled around the kitchen to make tasks like unloading the dishwasher and setting the table easier.
3. A pot rack keeps pots and pans available but out of the way, when possible lids are kept with their designated pot by "threading" the pot's handle through the lid's handle.
4, 5. There's no pantry in the kitchen so dry goods are stored according to use and location. For example, tea and spices are next to the stove because that's where they are used. The best example of this method is the bread drawer under the toaster which frees up counter space. Not only is the bread drawer accessible to younger family members without a step stool but also, keeps bread out of Isa's, the standard poodle, reach.
6. In an effort to cut back on the number of dirty dishes, Rosy had everyone in the family paint a drinking glass with their initials on it so everyone would know which glass was theirs and it could be used throughout the day. Rosy said this method never really caught on but when a few of the glasses were accidentally broken the system was abandoned completely (but still a great idea).

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