For when jamming them into a crowded drawer isn't working anymore.
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Not only does this closet door add interest to this kitchen (we love that pop of sunny yellow!), but the slats offer tons of spots for hanging cooking tools — even a magnetic knife rack.
A group of vintage trophies repurposed to hold kitchen tools is brilliantly stylish — and a lesson in why you should always keep your eyes peeled and your mind open when scouring flea markets.
The ultimate storage tool, a peg board's many holes mean major customization for however you need to hang your utensils (you could even add a bin for flatware). Paint the board a friendly hue so it will feel at home in your kitchen.
When your kids are past LEGO-playing age, repurpose the blocks as a cheeky vessel (this striped castle-like design is inspired by a cathedral in Siena, Italy).
When this family embraced small-space living and moved into a 150-foot camper, they got smart about organizing. A towel bar repurposed as a place to hang spoons and spatulas turns a blank wall into a useful storage spot.
Overseeing all things home for GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com, Lauren swoons over midcentury design and employs tough-love approach to decluttering (just throw it away, ladies). She loves anything neon coral, puts bacon on her veggie burgers, and would follow Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to the end of the earth.