August 21, 2012 | Posted In Kitchen

Kitchen Solutions: Where’s That Spatula

Whether you’re a professional chef, or you thrive on Ramen noodles, chances are you have a plethora of kitchen tools and utensils to choose from. When it comes to finding the appropriate tools you need in an instant, an efficient and organized kitchen setup will prevent a kitchen disaster. We’ve selected some of our favorite tools and strategies to make sure you can locate the spatula when it’s time to flip the flapjacks.

Silver containers such as this from Bed, Bath & Beyond are tall enough to fit larger kitchen tools such as spatulas or spoons. The brushed stainless steel design matches many kitchen appliances and will look wonderful on the countertop. With an inexpensive price, they work well on any budget! Place a couple of these containers by the stovetop for easy access when flipping omelets or stirring spaghetti.

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Spice up your kitchen with an organizational spice rack. This maple 48-bottle carousel by JK Adams is made of the finest quality material and has room for every spice in your kitchen inventory. The ball bearing swivels make it easy to rotate and access spices in a hurry. The 3.5 ounce glass bottles come with snap-on sifters, white screw-on caps and wet-resistant labels.

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You’ll never have to crouch down to lower cabinets to search for long lost lids again! This beautiful maple ceiling pot rack from Crate & Barrel is fashionable and timeless. The smaller design is perfect for organizing both large and small kitchens and the versatile chrome hooks allow you to arrange the pots and pans any way you desire.

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A simple and effective solution to knife storage is the IKEA Grundtal magnetic knife rack. While it’s slim stainless steel design may not be the center piece to your kitchen decor, it’s effective in storing knives within easy reach.

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Plastic bags accumulate fast — which is why you need a simple kitchen storage solution. Rather than tossing plastic bags underneath the sink, use this tool to compact up to 50 plastic bags at once. When you’re in need of a bag, simply pull one out of the wide dispensing area on the front of the holder.

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Which of these tools are you most likely to use to organize your kitchen? Do you use some of them already? Comment and let us know!