TIPS for keeping your KITCHEN ORGANIZED and FUNCTIONAL 

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The opening shot of your new white kitchen made me realize how much cleaner and brighter that color change made! Although I liked the green, I much prefer the white. And I love kitchen drawers. When I refaced our kitchen, I had drawers built in to all of the lower cabinets. What a game changer!

Your kitchen organization choices really add to the aesthetic. I really appreciate that you consider where you use items when deciding where to store them. People who randomly shove things in cupboards give me the shivers.

Ooh, I love those hidden drawers. What a great idea for maximizing the space.

Love these tips! Though as a home cook, I don't recommend spices being placed above the stovetop (I know that's such a convenient spot and you are protecting them from direct light) but heat rises and will quickly degrade the taste.

Well, I guess you proved me wrong. I really liked your green kitchen cabinets because they were such a pretty color and different from the usual white. However, the white cabinets really brighten the room more than I ever thought possible. Great choice and thank you for teaching me so many great home ideas.

I love everything about your kitchen. The white cabinets minus the knobs and pulls looks so amazing and streamline.

Dear Benita, I have always had some issues with organizing a kitchen with a lot of upper cabinets. I am only 5 ft tall, even now at 65 yrs old….I haven’t started the shrinking that little old ladies sometimes do. Until just the last few yrs I would just climb up onto the counters….literally….to reach the top cabinets. Now I’m more conscious of possibly falling and breaking a bone. I’ve started drastically reducing my possessions so I don’t have as much in my kitchen as I used to. I’m hoping to possibly one day have empty top shelves in my upper cabinets. 🤞🏼. I enjoy watching you, I always come away with a new way to think about something. I hope springtime is lovely there in Stockholm and you are enjoying a little more sunlight now. ☀️. Hej da from Alabama,🇺🇸

When you first moved in and wanted to change the cabnet I thought omg so much money BUT you made the right choices. Like we have to live in our homes 24/7 so might as well love every part of it and make things work for you. Great JOB👏👏👏👏👏

❤The drawers within drawers are genius. Often there is so much wasted space between cabinet drawers. Just like you I line up my dishes and also store dry goods in uniform (glass) containers when I bring them home. It really does make such a difference in appearance and ease of locating things.

Oh, I love that hidden draw idea! Such a beautiful, functional kitchen!

What a modern, chill kitchen ❤enjoy it! (also I really like the smoothness of motion of your drawers)

Clear labels! I need some 👊 I also do not enjoy cooking but I do not like to eat junk food. You make me feel better about myself. I am also happiest when everything has an allocated home and kept in an orderly fashion. Love your channel - thank you ❤️

I really liked the multiple options for organizing the kitchen. I'm going to copy the ideia for separate waste under the sink, since I don't like to see the dustbin outside in the kitchen. Love it! ❤

Interesting: I was emptying out one of my kitchen drawers this morning and putting back only what I want to keep, and ran across your video.

So many of your suggestions for the kitchen are transferrable to other rooms/spaces in a home. Another great video, Benita!

Well organized kitchen cupboards and drawers Benita! I liked the idea of a small container (bins) to hold the jars of herbs and spices as it keeps things clean yet easy to access and utilizes the space very well. I cook all the time but this might be a great space saver for me as I currently have a 3 tier shelf added on 2 shelves in cupboard to see the jars but all the space underneath is wasted. Love the hidden smaller drawers within a larger drawer - amazing! All great tips Benita thanks for sharing!

As a single guy, I never thought about putting my fancy toaster & kettle, which I rarely use, away into one of the cabinets to make space in my tiny kitchen. So obvious!🤦🏾‍♂️

Benita, thanks again for such an informative video. Love the extra drawers in the base drawers, very clever! And...LOVE Bonus at the end :)

Benita, you have the perfect kitchen! I kept rewatching to see how it all goes together. I’m going to look at your Amazon store to see if your canisters etc are listed. Thank you!

Always inspiring, thank you, Benita. I have such drawer envy! Mine are few, old and so hard to open I put things in them I rarely use. Such a waste of space but as a renter I make sacrifices. Also, I have a tip for people who want to display their storage containers and spice jars but may not want to see the labels: I label mine on the bottom and will often add the expiration date. This method keeps things looking clean visually but I still know what everything is and when it's passed its prime. I have a label maker but I also keep a roll of masking tape and a Sharpie in my kitchen and will often handwrite my labels. Since they are on the bottom it doesn't matter to me how neat they look. Happy organizing, everyone!

Thanks for a glimpse into your new kitchen. Very clever designs having two drawers ‘nested’ - keeps the outside look uniform. It’s a stunning space. I’m glad you’re happy in your new home.

You always inspire me with your videos. I told my husband when we redo our kitchen I want drawers instead of lower cabinets. Your kitchen is beautiful Benita! Thank you for sharing your kitchen with us! ❤

Those hidden drawers are genius!

What a beautiful functional & pleasant kitchen ! Bravo it’s perfect 😍 I love your channel it’s such a pleasure to watch. ❤

Your kitchen organization is such an inspiration. I love how everything is so easy to see, making everything so effortlessly accessible. Your kitchen organization is also very aesthetically pleasing. I am preparing to do a kitchen overhaul/remodel, and I will be using your tips and tricks for utilizing cabinet space efficiently. I especially love how you've utilized one of the deep drawers that you have for placing a cat food canister in, rather than having to pull out the petfood bag each time for feeding; what a convenient and fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing your well-organized kitchen, much needed and appreciated, I surely will be incorporating tons of your ideas into my new kitchen remodel!

It’s absolutely brilliant. I kind of wish we could have started from scratch with one adaptable system…but it wasn’t possible. I did study photos and plan long before we moved in, placed everything in about two days, and haven’t had to change much in six months because I focused on function so much from the get-go. Enjoy!!

Love your kitchen. I recently tackled my awkward corner cupboard and it’s so much better since I organised it with baskets that pull out and contain similar items. I also did the dreaded container drawer. Feels so much calmer now it’s organised

I am only 5’ and in the past used some risers in my dish cupboard to fit more on the lower shelves. I had three shelves and could barely reach the middle one on my tip-toes and had to get out the step stool to reach the top one. After 20 years in this kitchen, it dawned on me that I could move my adjustable shelves down into the lower half of the cupboard. I can now reach all three shelves. Looks a little funny when open and the upper half is totally empty, but who cares? I love your kitchen and how you organize it so much, it is a thing of beauty!

Hej Benita! Vill bara berätta att jag älskar dina videor och när jag tittar på dem så känner jag att du är en bra representant för Sverige och att människor i hela världen måste få ett bra intryck av Sverige genom dig. Dessutom blir jag inspirerad till att ta mitt eget hem till nästa nivå. Tack!

Wow the space if very functional....and suit just what you need... Nothing cluttered...and I love the idea of the drawers within drawers....great use of the space .... thank you for sharing 😊👍..

Beautiful organisation. When I get my own home I would love to have a kitchen like yours 🥰

I was amazed to see your label maker… I got one many years ago and it’s one of the most useful tools! I discovered that labeling storage containers not only helps me to effortlessly find things, but serves as a reminder of where to put things back without a thought. Its incredibly quick to make a label, similar to the time it would take to make a post-it note, and so much neater. Also useful on file folders, and to put dates on the bindings of completed journals.

For those who use readers to see expiration dates, it may help to write the exp date on the front of each can/box/carton in LARGE FONT. And if you can, place the stuff that expires sooner in the front of the shelf.

think Ive watched a total of 10 videos today regarding organizing kitchen without it being too overwhelming. By far yours is what I like the most its because there wasnt alot of unnecessary things on the counter but also kept it aesthetically pleasing. Thanks for sharing

Goodness, I love how organized you are. I love organizing, but you are just phenomenal.

Your kitchen is beautiful. I really enjoy all of your videos, they are calming to me. Thanks for sharing a portion of your life with us.

Very nice. A well thought out kitchen , whether it's a rental or a purchased home, is so important. Thanks for sharing, have a lovely day ! 🥰🌿💐🌷🌹🪷🌸🍒💗✝💖

You have a really well-organized kitchen, Benita! Very impressive! 😊

Hello Benita, NOW I understand your drawer organization and layout! So inspiring and lovely. Every item has its very own space which makes planning a meal most efficient and the best use of your time. Thank you for sharing.

Everything looks calmly organized & well thought off. Only one comment, I think you said you keep medication near the exhaust. That can get hot & medications need a dark, dry, colder place, with more constant temperature in order to not affect the chemicals & packaging. if you can, keep most of them elsewhere, aside from easy to reach daily medication.

Those drawers inside drawers are genius for hugely increasing storage without visual clutter from the outside. Very timely video, as my current kitchen organisation approach is "where I stuffed it when I first unpacked"!

I really like the drawer within a drawer arrangement you have. You can store so much that way.

As always, another calming and inspiring video. I usually wait until Sunday morning when the house is quiet and clean with a coffee in hand (we have the same Bialetti moka pot!) but I just couldn't wait this week!! A kitchen cupboard clean out is now on the must do list 😊

Love the idea of keeping all the pet items contained in one drawer as opposed to being placed in an open area like the pantry or cabinet.

Once again, beautifully done ❤... Benita, since you don't like cooking, woul you consider doing a video what a typical day meal day looks like for you? Just a suggestion. Thank you, greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

OH MY GOODNESS. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the uniformed containers and everything so lovely and neat. It is a sight to behold! Thank you for sharing x

Hello Benita 🌼 it's a good morning when I wake up to your video! My kitchen is very organized but after viewing your video this morning, I am inspired to look into my cupboards with renewed vision. I love to see shelves organized and neat. Your new kitchen is beautiful. Have a wonderful week. 🌼

Hello Benita ❤- I really love your white kitchen - adding more cupboards makes the kitchen look bigger - even though it isn't! I wish I could organize my cupboards like that - so easy to find everything. I have been wanting to get a label maker - especially love how your spices look. I never thought about how many times I bend down to get my cat her food or treats - makes a lot of sense to have it at a higher lever. Thank you again for a lovely video - have a great week! Spring is finally here - I love to garden! 🌺🌼🌺

Absolutely spot again !! Great watch ! Like you my cupboards are pretty similar however I learn something new with each of your videos ....... I’m now going to look into purchasing a labelling machine ☺️Thanks so much Benita! Sending love from the uk 🇬🇧

Benita, this was lovely to watch. I love the big drawers with the hidden drawers inside. So clever. Also relocating the cat''s drawer higher up. That makes lots of sense. Cheers

Excellent 👌 tips. Something that someone mentioned to me is that, just because you put things away in a certain place doesn't mean that there isn't a better place for it. We get stuck in a rut and don't always look at small changes that could improve the functionality of our kitchen. I also prefer drawers to doors, but unfortunately I couldn't fit in as many as I would have liked to in my kitchen, I do use some of those shelf risers, they work well. I also have some white storage boxes that hold sauces and oils, so if there are any droplets from the bottles it's contained and easy to clean 👍. I always love seeing you and Bonus 😍.

Great video I wish I was more organised & minimal like you ❤ from a very windy & rainy Glasgow. Pauline x

I just had my new kitchen installed and big drawers underneath are a game changer! You are so minimalist and everything so organized. I love to bake so have way too many items dedicated to that pass time. I am stealing your spice container idea. Right now my different bottles sit willy nilly in a small Amazon cardboard box inside a drawer between my cooktop and oven. It’s unsightly. 😂

Looks so wonderful, love the little picture you have displayed 💕

Benita, thank you for the video - I loved the drawers! Never seen something like that before, it looks great!❤

I love your white kitchen, its a dream. This video was so inspiring for me, I will now buy a label maker, and use some of your organizing tips. The double hidden doors and cat cupboard are genius. You are the Queen of organizing for sure, and my very favourite you tuber. Have a great week. ❤

Your videos are always so visually pleasing and relaxing.

Your videos are soooo satisfying. I can't wait to get rid of my stuff that feels like it's weighing on me (moving to a new home) and I especially love those secret drawers.

Thank you very much Benita for this video full of tips and very inspiring.😉 I really like how you organized your kitchen. It's simple, clean and functional. It's amazing how the white of the kitchen furniture brightens and enlarges the room. Have a nice evening and see you soon.😘

I love this kitchen set up! It give me the motivation to reorganize my kitchen again. Which will probably make husband do crazy. LOL But he will end up like it at the end of all.

Your kitchen is so functional and pleasant to the eye! I love it. Enjoy your lovely kitchen. 💕

I have drawer envy! If I ever get to renovate a kitchen, so many drawers. I also moved the cat stuff from a bottom drawer to a top one when I moved late last year. Agree it was an excellent decision 😸

I’m reading this ikigai book also. 🌱💚

What a pleasure neat cupboards mine look like that too, I had a massive declutter when we had a new kitchen fitted.

Benita, your kitchen is a dream. It's perfect. I love it.

amazing video! so helpful and inspiring. I love that you explained every aspect of your kitchen and your thoughts behind the organization.

Love the new kitchen cabinets! They look amazing! 🤩

Such a lovely space you have created. I like that it is clean and organized without being “sterile”. The extra touches of art and objects you have chosen to display are beautiful. I have a large family and frequently cook for 8-10 people. My kitchen is not a minimalist kitchen.

The cabinets are beautiful, and look so clean and elegant. Your floors are gorgeous.

Hello Benita, I noticed in another recent video that you were smiling at your cat and you looked BEAUTIFUL! It reminded me to smile more often, so that people don't think I'm upset all the time

Thank you Benita. Always motivating! Much Love top you and cat.🥰

I like your drawers👍🏻

I label my spice jars on top and keep them in a tub like yours. Makes it really easy to select the item I need.

Hallo Benita, du hast eine super tolle Einrichtung, in deiner Küche! Genauso, habe ich es auch, nur in den oberen Schränken, habe ich noch zusätzlich kleine Einlegeböden reingemacht und damit den Schrank mehr Stauraum gegeben. Tolles Video! 👍🌼

All very charming, simple,sober, natural ... after all, all that transpires from this video, and from your videos in general, is the simplicity with which you deal with situations and the organization of your spaces.. so I can say that simplicity really is the need to always distinguish, every day, the essential from the superfluous... greetings from Italy 🇮🇹🌺❣

You have a gift and way with planning, organizing and more. Your kitchen is perfect. I like how you did everything. Yes, got many good tips and inspiration from watching, thank you for sharing. Happy for you to have your new home and great kitchen..

Love how functional and clean your cabinets look. Thanks for sharing your tips 😊

Congrats on the new kitchen, it looks great! I do like to cook and bake, so I have a lot of kitchen"stuff", but my current (rental) kitchen is the smallest I have ever had (three lower cabinets, with 1,5 drawers (one drawer only opens a tiny bit because of pipes in front of it 🤦‍♀️), and two very low (55cm high) upper cabinets, that's it), and it has been/is a real challenge! There are two large windows, which is great, but it is an extra challenge when trying to creating a little extra storage space😅 I have tried the food container and spices thing, several times but A. Without a dishwasher I found the extra dishes to be a pain (especially those small spice containers), and B. I never have the right size container! So not all of the pasta fits, and I have a little left, or I have a container that is too big (and takes up more space than I have in my cabinet). It's probably because I shop at many different grocery stores so the sizes/packages are always different.. Also, do you not drink tea?? I know you have a moka pot for coffee, but I didn't see a kettle or electric kettle anywhere (or tea). (Can you tell I like tea?!?! I even carry "emergency" teabags in my very small purse, in case I visit people who don't have tea 🤣 😂) Thank you for sharing! It's beautiful!

Love it, perfection 😍 the few red piece give such a charm...oh the end part with your cat heartwarming ❤

Liked your kitchen specially it's minimalist approach and your sagrigation bins

Very inspiring movie. I ❤ it. I realized I have many things double or triple due to living in many places during last 20 years, where many things were missing. Now having all the staff in my own apartament and also received as gift it is just two much for one person. I think I should remove those things in a ground storage and use them if the old ones are used/ destroyed.

Honestly Mrs. Larsson, I liked the kitchen in the previous house better, it was bigger, in this house, thanks to the fact that you are very tidy, but I think you lack a counter to prepare food and meals. Cabinets that high are fashionable but impractical, they will become a problem as we get older, we won't have as much agility to go up regularly to get what we need. The two windows in the kitchen are truly wonderful, what I would give to have those windows in my kitchen.

Thank you for sharing these great tips. Your lovely new carefully organised kitchen is definitely an inspiration.

Also, I must say that I really love your overall style - clothes, home decor… You wore the super short hair fabulously! I really miss it in fact. Although I’m sure you are glad to be able to finally wear your hair up again. 🥰🥰🥰

Love white kitchens. Great organizing tips. Thank you

Votre cuisine est magnifique,lumineuse et très agréable à vivre!!!

Great video, thanks. Love Bonus cuddle/dance at the end. :))

Your videos are my therapy ❤

We are moving in two weeks and are going to try a new thing in the kitchen. We have a lot of pantry food and I'm short, so keeping it in a top cabinet makes less sense. One of our neighbors have the pantry items in drawers instead, and some less used appliances and other things in the top cabinets. So now we are trying that too!

Beautifully organized! Thank you😍

I envy you those two tier drawers. Where I'm living has fewer choices for cabinetry than you do. I had asked about several features I wanted in my kitchen and it seemed like it was goign to overwhelm the cabinet maker, so I backed off. I wish I had been able to have them though (the two tier drawers, drawers under the sink, built in under-cabinet lights and the draining cabinet over the sink.) I will buy some containers for decanting things though. It does make a huge difference.

Your kitchen is one that I dream of having.❤

what a dream kitchen! so organised 😍 I loved it! thank you for sharing

Love love love your channel. Your white kitchen is perfect, and your organisation inspirational!! Hi to Bonus xx

The new kitchen looks beautiful!

Love this method; it's pretty much what I do too. Except I entertain often and cook for my family almost daily, so I have a lot more equipment!

Désolée Benita, j'étais très occupée ces derniers jours avec mon mari qui a un cancer...Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo 🤗👍

Your kitchen turned out very nice ! Thank you for showing us.

great video! I wouldn't place fragile stuff next to the exhaust pipe tho, as the heat might harm them. great stuff thank you so much!