Any home cook will tell you that kitchen organization is crucial. After all, you need to know where to easily find ingredients, gadgets and cookware before whipping up a delicious meal. That’s where these kitchen storage ideas come in.

As a longtime one-bedroom apartment resident, I've learned how to get creative with storage solutions when square footage is at a premium - and sometimes I have to attempt to create extra organizational space out of thin air.

One of the easiest ways to reduce clutter is with a drawer organizer. This pick has eight slots to neatly sort utensils, plus it’s made from smooth and