9 Costco Solutions To Help Eliminate Kitchen Clutter

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We've yet to find a storage problem that Costco's expansive inventory can't fix. Regarding our kitchens, which inevitably feel too small and full of clutter, we've discovered a bounty of space-efficient storage at our favorite warehouse retailer, which is perhaps better known for its dirt-cheap hot dog deal. If you're looking at your cooking space and feeling closed-in and overwhelmed, step back and take a deep breath. The answer to your kitchen woes is generally better equipment, and much of it can be found in the same place that you purchase those rotisserie chickens with two-hour shelf lives. 

Whether it's a snazzy organizer for that cluster of utensils preventing your drawers from closing or a rolling rack that will work a treat in rounding up stuff while also granting you more working surfaces, we've got an assortment of solutions to all your clutter headaches. Token disclaimer: all products were available on the Costco website as of this writing, but keep in mind that availability and pricing are subject to change.

Are you sick of playing impromptu games of Tetris with all the forks, spoons, and cooking utensils in your kitchen drawers? You need these stylish, modular drawer organizers to breathe new life into your space. Whether you are sorting knives or chopsticks (though hopefully not black plastic cooking utensils, which might just be toxic), giving everything a place to go can cut down drastically on overcrowding and that annoying feeling of never finding exactly what you're looking for. 

Purchase the 10-piece Seville Classics Acacia Box Set for $37.99. 

You may have heard us preaching the gospel of clear plastic containers in this space previously. It's not just an aesthetic choice (although these matching containers are undeniably gorg). It also just makes sense, as they allow you to see at a glance what's available. These sturdy containers have locking lids and are stackable to maximize space utilization and minimize confusion and waste. Later on, you'll want to remember our pro tip for cleaning grease out of plastic containers. 

Purchase Bentgo Pantry 22-piece Airtight Food Storage Containers for $77.99 per set.

The first KitchenAid mixer was a massive machine, but today's models aren't exactly petite. If, like us, you struggle to find places in your kitchen for the "big stuff" like small appliances, cookbooks, and larger pots and pans, you need a rack that can measure up ... literally. At six feet in height, this wire rack is both tall and slender, ensuring that you get space-efficient storage where you need it. It also has wheels for easier repositioning.

Purchase the TRINITY 5-tier Wire Shelving Rack for $129.99. 

A griddle is an indispensable tool when making your boxed pancakes (that you made more fluffy with extra eggs in the mix), but it takes up an inconvenient amount of space — especially when you factor in all the other small appliances vying for limited room in your kitchen. That's why we're intrigued by this griddle, which not only folds in half for convenient storage but also boasts an extra-large size for even more sizzling heat and crispy edges. 

Purchase the bella XL Fold and Store Griddle for $39.99. 

If your pantry is currently a wasteland of disorganized chaos and hopeless confusion, your knight in shining armor might just come bearing these versatile bins that specialize in corralling clutter and making sense of all the stuff you own. From pantry staples that are great for cleaning to taco night must-haves to spices, everything will have a place when you utilize these bins to marshal order into your cabinets and closets. For extra organizational points, bust out a label maker before placing them back on shelves. 

Purchase the six-piece set of iDESIGN Pantry Bins for $47.99. 

A core tenet of better kitchen organization is doubling up on usefulness whenever possible. To wit: these lovely Pyrex mixing bowls (remember that there's a difference between Pyrex and pyrex dishes) double as storage thanks to the included lids. Now, you can mix up your cookie dough and chill it in the same vessel; there's no need to have both bowls and storage in this case. With elegant bowls that do double duty, you save space and look great doing so. 

Purchase the Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids for $22.99 per eight-piece set. 

Whatever material your countertops are made of, we bet that you feel like they aren't big enough. Counter space is almost always at a premium in any foodie's kitchen. You may not be able to expand that footprint — at least not without an expensive and lengthy reno — but you can wheel in this rolling cart. It not only adds onto your shelf space with its expansive storage but gives you a pocket of prep space courtesy of its stainless steel top. 

Purchase the Seville Classics Stainless Steel Kitchen Cart for $129.99. 

We've mentioned this undersink superstar before, when we highlighted it as a kitchen sink organizer rack that shoppers love, but it's definitely worth trotting out again when discussing how to tackle kitchen clutter. The cabinets beneath your kitchen sink pose a special challenge to any wannabe organizer. There's room there, true, but it can feel nearly impossible to implement a working plan for getting it in order. These racks work with the fiddly space arrangement and even slide out for easy grabbing of bottles. 

Purchase the TRINITY Wire Undersink Organizer with Slide for $74.99 (which comes with two units!). 

Most of us have a convenient trash can in our kitchen — one that doesn't cause an issue with odors, hopefully — but we may lack a worthy destination for our recycling. We're quite interested in this side-by-side can that combines a bin for trash alongside another one for recycling, ensuring that all your disposables stay contained in one part of your kitchen. No longer will recycling clutter bog up your undersink area or the space behind your door.

Purchase the Kohler 82L Dual Bin Step Trash Can for $239.99.