Good kitchen organization is the basis not only for tidiness but, above all, for ergonomic work during the daily preparation of meals for the whole family. What should be remembered when organizing a kitchen?

The basic principles of kitchen organization include precise planning of functional zones. Their size depends on the room's area, but in every kitchen, it is worth designating zones for: food storage and preparation, cooking, and washing up. What should be in them?

• Washing zone: includes the cabinet with the sink and possibly also the dishwasher. In the cabinet with the sink, it is worth making space for a trash can and basic cleaning supplies. In the cabinet above the sink, it is worth placing a dish drying rack.
• Cooking zone: includes the stove with adjacent cabinets, as well as the oven and other kitchen appliances for cooking or heating food. To make kitchen organization and the cooking zone as practical as possible, it is worth storing pots and pans, baking sheets, and meal preparation accessories within this zone – for example, in the cabinet under the gas or induction hob.
• Food storage and preparation zone: this is the main and largest kitchen zone. It includes the refrigerator, cabinets, and kitchen countertop. It is worth storing the most frequently used food products here, as well as spices and accessories and dishes used for preparing meals (cutting boards, cutlery, plates).

Good kitchen organization with a division into functional zones is the basis for comfort in the daily use of this room. Tidiness in the kitchen means easily finding the items you need and comfortably using the space.

One of the brilliant ideas for kitchen organization that will be comfortable and ergonomic is using the so-called working triangle. Each of its vertices is a key piece of equipment (refrigerator, sink, and stove). According to the kitchen triangle rule, the optimal distances between these appliances should be:

• between the refrigerator and the sink: 120–180 cm,
• between the sink and the hob: 120–180 cm,
• between the refrigerator and the hob: 120–250 cm.

Good kitchen drawer organization will enable ergonomic kitchen use and maintaining tidiness. Kitchen storage has one important rule: heavy items are kept in lower cabinets, and lighter ones in upper cabinets. Storing dishes, accessories, and food products can be convenient both on shelves and in drawers – it's a matter of proper organization.

• Kitchen shelves – they can hold more items than drawers and can be very load-bearing. It is worth choosing them for cabinets where heavy and large items will be stored (e.g., kitchen appliances).
• Kitchen drawers – they can be pulled out to their full depth to access items at the back without having to remove what's in front. They can vary in height and load resistance.

However, if you want maximum comfort, choose mainly or exclusively drawers for lower cabinets. Low drawers are used for storing spices, cutlery, various small items, and useful cooking accessories. High drawers are used for storing dishes, pots, as well as baking accessories and food products.

Simply having drawers in your kitchen cabinets is not enough to talk about good kitchen organization. Their proper utilization is key. Check out the brilliant ideas below – kitchen cabinet organization with drawers:

• Use liners – it is worth buying soft liners for each kitchen drawer for dishes, cups, and dinner sets. The kitchen should be functional, so you'll need to buy basic drawer accessories such as cutlery inserts and dividers.
• Buy dividers, separators, and other storage aids – they will not only help you sort items but also protect them from uncontrolled movement within the drawer. You can find all the necessary accessories in our Pepco stores.
• Store food products in baskets or boxes – they won't tip over, and you'll maintain kitchen tidiness more easily. If coffee, tea spills, or olive oil leaks, these products won't immediately dirty the inside of the drawer but will be contained within the box or basket.

Good kitchen work organization is the basis for efficient use of kitchen appliances, as everything is within reach. Only the most necessary items should be on the kitchen counter, such as a kettle, a knife block, or a spice container. Additionally, baskets or glass stands for fresh fruit are welcome.

Regardless of whether you have a separate pantry or store food products in the kitchen, keep dry goods in special glass food storage containers. Thanks to their airtight lids, you can store flour, groats, pasta, rice, coffee, or tea in them without worrying about food moths getting in.

In Pepco, you can buy transparent or colored food and drink containers, so you'll have your favorite products at hand. In our stores, you will find metal tins with inspiring inscriptions and numerous jars and small jars where you can keep your favorite snacks and sweets.