Innovative Kitchen Storage

When it comes to keeping kitchens tidy, there’s an entire industry full of tips, tricks, and ideas to help. There are TV shows dedicated to kitchen design. There are stores that focus solely on organization. And there are countless products created to help you reduce clutter.

So how do you sort through your options? No worries! We’ve taken some of the most apartment-friendly and easy-to-implement kitchen storage ideas so you can get the most out of your kitchen.

Make your shelves work double duty.
Even the best cabinets cannot possibly use every inch inside effectively without a little help. Get move storage for your bowls, plates, pots, and pans by adding additional stacking bins and baskets inside of your cabinets. That way, you can take advantage of all of the vertical space, doubling your cabinets’ capacity.

Get more from your doors.
A pantry or cabinet door can offer a surprise amount of storage space with a simple addition—a hanging rack! Stores like IKEA and The Container Store offer over-the-door hanging racks with adjustable shelves that you can pack with canned goods, snacks, cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils, and anything else you want out of sight.

Declutter countertops.
Sometimes, it’s unavoidable to keep things on the counter (and some people simply prefer to have commonly used items within arm’s reach). In that case, baskets, decorative jars, and racks can provide neat and tidy ways to keep clutter at bay. Check out stores like Home Goods, Target, or even local garage sales for trendy items fit for storing spatulas, knives, and flour.

Take lesser used items out of the kitchen.
If you have trays, linens, and plate sets that only get used once or twice a year, you may want to consider storing them in another room. (After all, that valuable kitchen space could be used for food!) Try storing these items in a bin that slips under your bed, can be stashed away in a closet, or tucked in the corner of the laundry room. Label the bin so you know exactly what’s inside.

Organizing your kitchen may take a bit of work, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. These simple ideas are a great start to getting the most out of your space.

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Greystar launches #Greystarmyspace Sweepstakes

Beginning October 1, 2016, we are offering our residents the chance to win weekly prizes when they share their style ideas. Each week Greystar will be posting new content around ways to style your space, fun do-it-yourself projects and hosting/entertaining tips and tricks.

Share your own inspiration by submitting an entry through our #Greystarmyspace Sweepstakes tag and you will be entered for a chance to win our weekly prize as well an entry into our $5000 grand prize drawing. The grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 check provided by our partner Cort Furniture Rental, which will be awarded the first week of January.

There are lot’s of fun ways to participate! This week you can get a chance to win a $125 Container Store gift card by submitting an entry and sharing a space that inspires you, showing us your best storage trick, or participating in our Jack O’Lantern Shenanigans. We love our residents and want to make living in a Greystar property the best it can be. We look forward to seeing how you #greystarmyspace!

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Ends 12/31/16.

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