The Secret to a Functional Kitchen Remodel? Start with Organization

Organizing the Kitchen

When planning a kitchen remodel, most homeowners focus on the “big” choices—cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, and appliances. While those elements are important, there’s one detail that often gets overlooked until it’s too late: kitchen

organization.

A remodel isn’t just about addressing the top layer and the looks — it’s about how it works for you. We've written about this in a past blog as well if you want to check out The Kitchen Cage Match: Form vs. Function. The truth is, function is form. How does that work? If you can live in your kitchen peacefully, not battling pans falling out of overcrowded cabinets, not having to get on your knees to get things out of deep corners - then you achieve "form as function." The right organizers as part of your kitchen planning process brings form and function together in ways you may not have realized possible.

Avoid Kitchen Organizing and Storage as an Afterthought

Too often, people finish their remodel and realize they still don’t have a good place for pots, pans, spices, or plastic storage lids. At that point, adding organizers feels like an afterthought and often requires extra cost or compromise. By choosing organizers as part of the design process, you can really build out a design that suits your your storage and functional needs.

Customize Organizers for How You Use Your Kitchen

Hardware Resource's Adjustable Drop-In Coffee Pod Drawer Insert

Every household cooks and organizes differently. A family with kids may prioritize snack drawers and pull-out bins, while a home chef might need spice racks, knife dividers, and deep drawers for heavy cookware. Planning organizers early means you get a space that reflects your lifestyle—not a one-size-fits-all kitchen. If you're a coffee lover like us, a built-in K-cup coffee organizer could be a dream come true! If you are working with someone who has special needs, it can be even more important to ensure reach is simple and items are accessible. We have a client now who uses her home for school lessons, so designing a place for a white board and storage for homework needs is critical for their lifestyle. These aren't afterthoughts - they are meaningful design elements.

Maximize Every Inch of Space

Cabinetry is an investment, so you want to make the most of it. Organizers help you use every inch efficiently and eliminate wasted storage space.

Drawer organizer for cutlery and kitchen tools.

Here are some of the most popular options:

• Pull-Out Shelves: Slide out like drawers, making it easy to see and grab items in lower cabinets.

• Drawer Dividers: Keep utensils, cutlery, or cooking tools neat and separated.

• Spice Inserts: Organize spices in tiered trays or angled inserts for instant visibility.

• Tray Dividers: Store baking sheets, cutting boards, and platters upright instead of stacked.

• Lazy Susans: Great for corner cabinets, turning wasted space into functional storage.

• Blind Corner Pull-Outs: Clever mechanisms that pull shelves out of hidden corners.

• Deep Pot Drawers: Perfect for bulky cookware, with optional lid organizers to match.

• Roll-Out Trash & Recycling Bins: Keep bins hidden, but accessible.

• Pantry Pull-Outs: Tall pull-out units or shelving systems that make every shelf easy to reach.

• Small Appliance Garages: Discreet storage for toasters, blenders, or coffee machines while keeping counters clear. More increasingly, we're seeing requests for pocket door cabinetry that can be opened as needed but closed for company. These are a great way to keep life simple, but close it up completely without leaving appliances out on the counters all the time.

• Wine & Beverage Organizers: Racks or pull-outs designed for bottles, stemware, and barware.

  
  

Keep Counters Clear from Day One

A remodel is a great chance to reset. With the right kitchen organization in place, you’ll know where everything belongs, and you won’t fall back into the habit of leaving small appliances, spices, or utensils scattered across countertops. A clean, open surface makes your kitchen look bigger and feel calmer.

Save Money and Stress Later

It’s much more cost-effective to order organizers with your cabinetry than to retrofit. You’ll avoid the frustration of realizing your drawers or cabinets weren’t built to accommodate the solutions you need. The best remodels combine function and form. By solving kitchen problems as a part of your remodel, you’re ensuring that your dream kitchen isn’t just beautiful—it’s also efficient, practical, and tailored to your life.

At Kitchen Me Now, we help homeowners plan not just their cabinetry, but also the right organizers from trusted brands like Hardware Resources and more. Visit our showroom in Bristol, PA to explore pull-outs, drawer systems, and storage upgrades that make your remodel truly complete.