60 Best Kitchen Counter Organization Ideas: Declutter and Maximize Your Space

Ashley

Home And Garden Tips.

Updated April 22, 2024

Are you tired of messy kitchen counters?

Do you struggle to find space for all your kitchen essentials?

As someone who loves to cook, I know how important it is to have an organized and clutter-free kitchen.

That’s why I’ve put together a list of the 60 best kitchen counter organization ideas that will transform your space and make cooking a breeze.

Tips for the Perfect Kitchen Counter Organization

Spice Rack: Keep all your spices neatly arranged and easy to access while cooking.
Utensil Holder: A functional decor piece that keeps spoons, spatulas, and other utensils handy.
Dish Drainer: Saves counter space and keeps dishware organized and easy to put away after washing.
Canister Sets: Ideal for storing dry goods such as coffee, sugar, flour, or pasta, keeping them fresh and counters clutter-free.
Bread Box: A stylish way to store bread products, reducing clutter yet keeping them easily accessible.
Fruit Basket: Allows fruits to be attractively displayed while promoting air circulation that helps maintain freshness.
Pan Organizer: Helps to keep your pans stored vertically or horizontally to avoid scratches and free up counter space.
Coffee Pod Holder: Keep coffee pods organized and accessible, especially good for kitchens with limited counter space.
Cutting Board with Storage Drawers: A multipurpose space saver which is a cutting board on top and storage drawers underneath.
Under-Cabinet Wine/Glass Rack: A chic way to display wine glasses or mugs while freeing up valuable counter space.

16-Cube Bamboo Spice Rack

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Add an Appliance Garage

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Add a Cookie Jar

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Add a Pot Rack

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Add a shelving unit

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Add hooks to your backsplash

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Balance With Decor

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Bamboozle Composter

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Bamboo Shelf Riser

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Bring in a moveable island

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Chateau Wood Mug Tree

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Choose a Color Code

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Consider a Glass Cloche

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Construct a Spice Drawer

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Corral Items With a Tray

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Create Additional Counter Space

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Create a Coffee Tray

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Create a Home for Items

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Create a Power Station

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Decant Your Cleaning Supplies

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Declutter your kitchen

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Decorate With Essentials

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Designate Kitchen Drawers

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Desktop Organizer

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Distract the eye

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Dock and Utensil Crock

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Dont allow certain items to stay out on display

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Elevate Your Built-In Shelving

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Expandable Countertop Shelf Rack

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Find a Freestanding Organizer Bin

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Focus on Medicine Cabinet Storage

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Get cookbooks off the counter

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Glass Canisters with Labels

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Group items together

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Hang a Utensil Rack

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Hang knives from a magnetic knife rack

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Hang your fruit

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Install a pegboard for ample wall storage

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Install open-shelving on an open wall

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Iron Rail

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Jute Hanging Basket

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Keep attractive large cookware on the stove top

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Keep It Simple

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Label Your Storage Jars

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Layer Items

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Lazy Susans also make good trays

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Let It All Hang Out

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Line Up Condiments

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Macrame Produce Hammock

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Magnetic Kitchen Cloth Holder

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Magnetic Knife Strip

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Optimize Corner Space

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Organize with Baskets

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Organize Your Coffee Bar

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Or use the top of the fridge

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Outsource a nearby wall

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Outsource Clutter

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Preserve Open Space

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Reconfigure Your Cabinets

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Reduce Clutter

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Repurpose a Marble Board

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Rustic Memo Board

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Set Up a Bar Area

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Soap and Lotion Caddy

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Spice Organization Tray

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Spread Things Out

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Stay Neutral

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Stick to Black and White

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Store as little as possible on the counter

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Store your extra scrubbers and sponges on the inside

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Streamline your decoration

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Think in Vignettes

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Tiered Iron Baskets

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Tower Bread Box

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Try a Cookbook Holder

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Turn a Cake Stand Into a Fixture

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Turn to a Lazy Susan

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Two-Tiered Lazy Susan

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Upgrade or buy new the kitchen island to become a sto

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Use a ceiling rack

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Use Bookends for Cookbooks

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Use Bowls and Boards

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Use Clear Containers

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Use Corner Space

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Use Hidden Space

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Use Over-the-Door Space Savers

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Use S Hooks

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Use the sides of your cabinets for storage

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Use trays to keep your daily essentials looking prett

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Use Varying Heights

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Use Vintage Containers

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Utilize a Utility Cart

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Tips for the Perfect Kitchen Counter Organization

Spice Rack: Keep all your spices neatly arranged and easy to access while cooking.
Utensil Holder: A functional decor piece that keeps spoons, spatulas, and other utensils handy.
Dish Drainer: Saves counter space and keeps dishware organized and easy to put away after washing.
Canister Sets: Ideal for storing dry goods such as coffee, sugar, flour, or pasta, keeping them fresh and counters clutter-free.
Bread Box: A stylish way to store bread products, reducing clutter yet keeping them easily accessible.
Fruit Basket: Allows fruits to be attractively displayed while promoting air circulation that helps maintain freshness.
Pan Organizer: Helps to keep your pans stored vertically or horizontally to avoid scratches and free up counter space.
Coffee Pod Holder: Keep coffee pods organized and accessible, especially good for kitchens with limited counter space.
Cutting Board with Storage Drawers: A multipurpose space saver which is a cutting board on top and storage drawers underneath.
Under-Cabinet Wine/Glass Rack: A chic way to display wine glasses or mugs while freeing up valuable counter space.

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