Smart Tips for Storing Dishware in Your Home 🍽️✨By Elevated Mess | Professional Home Organizing in Los Angeles, CA
Keeping dishware organized can transform your kitchen from chaotic to calm. Whether you have a small apartment in Los Angeles or a spacious home, smart storage solutions make meal prep easier, protect your favorite pieces, and free up valuable counter space. At Elevated Mess, we specialize in helping clients create functional, stylish, and clutter-free kitchens.
Here are our top tips for storing dishware effectively.
1. Declutter Before You Store 🧹
The first step to organized dishware is deciding what to keep. Ask yourself:
Have I used this plate, bowl, or glass in the last year?
Is it damaged or chipped?
Do I really need multiples of the same item?
Donate, recycle, or sell what you don’t use. Fewer items mean easier organization and less stress when cooking or cleaning.
2. Use Cabinet Organizers 🗄️
Cabinet organizers can drastically improve dishware storage:
Plate racks for vertical storage
Stacking shelf risers to double shelf space
Pull-out trays for deep cabinets
These tools help you maximize your space and keep dishes accessible without creating a mess.
3. Store Items by Frequency of Use 🔄
Place everyday dishes in the most accessible spots, and special occasion or seasonal dishware in harder-to-reach areas.
Pro tip: Keep matching sets together and separate items like mixing bowls, serving platters, and mugs for easier access.
4. Protect Your Dishware 🛡️
Use felt or silicone liners between plates and bowls to prevent scratches, chips, or cracks. Glasses and delicate items benefit from cabinet dividers or individual slots for added protection.
5. Maximize Vertical and Hidden Space 📏
Stackable dishes save horizontal space
Consider under-shelf baskets for smaller plates or cups
Use drawer dividers for utensils and small dishware
This helps keep counters clear and cabinets neat, especially in smaller Los Angeles kitchens.
6. Labeling Helps Everyone Stay Organized 🏷️
If you share your kitchen, labels make it easy for family or roommates to return dishes to their proper place. Even a small label system keeps your cabinets orderly.
7. Consider Open Shelving for Display ✨
If you have beautiful dishware, open shelves can be both decorative and functional. Just remember to only display what you regularly use and keep heavier or fragile items in cabinets for safety.
Need Help Organizing Your Kitchen? 🌿
At Elevated Mess, we help Los Angeles clients create custom dishware storage solutions that make kitchens functional, clutter-free, and aesthetically pleasing. Whether it’s a small apartment or a large home, we design systems that fit your lifestyle.
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