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June 27, 2017 By Abby Lawson 35 Comments

How to Organize Under the Kitchen Sink

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It can be tricky to organize under the kitchen sink, am I right?! The pipes make the space awkward, and typically we need to store a variety of items under there. I recently decluttered and revamped the area under our kitchen sink, and I'm excited to show you the results today!

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When we moved into our house about 9 months ago, I basically just took my cleaning caddy and bins that were under the sink in our old house and threw them under there.

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It wasn't terrible, but I knew it wasn’t the best configuration, so recently I finally took the time to come up with a better system, and (spoiler alert!) the new version is so much better!

The first thing I did when I decided to tackle the cabinet under the sink was to take everything out of the space so I had a totally blank slate.

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From there I was able to get rid of anything we were no longer using and see what I had left so I could decide on a plan for getting it neat and organized. While I had everything out of the cabinet, I wiped it down and put in some patterned contact paper. Not only does it look pretty, but keeps the cabinet itself from getting stained or damaged.

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When I had my remaining items organized and ready to go, it was time to refill my space. Let’s take a look at what I ended up with...

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If you saw my pantry video a few weeks ago, you know that I used a lot of clear containers with aqua labels. To maintain consistency throughout the kitchen, I decided to go with a similar look under the sink as well.

The clear acrylic drawers were originally meant for cosmetics, but they were the perfect size to hold our sponges and cloths!

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I cut the labels out of adhesive vinyl using my Silhouette machine, which makes it really easy to figure out what goes where.

I transferred my dish soap into a little oil container and gave it a matching label as well; it’s really easy to grab and dispense any time we need it.

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I used some stackable OXO containers I had to hold some of our under-the-sink essentials. They were a little pricey, but I recently spotted a less expensive version here, and it would be a great option as well.

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Dishwasher tabs are a must, of course, and I also keep a few pairs of rubber gloves in one of the bins in case we need them for a messier job. The final bin holds a few random pieces that we need to keep close by, like the stopper for the sink and the allen wrench for the garbage disposal.

I used the super tall container from my set to hold SOS pads, and since we don’t use those very often, I set it in the back out of the way.

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This white container is actually a utensil holder, meant to hold things like forks, knives, and spoons, but I recently simplified my arsenal of cleaning supplies, so I wanted to get a smaller caddy for them. This was the perfect size and only cost a few dollars.

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I have a few multi-purpose cleaners on hand in the front section, along with a homemade glass cleaner in a simple spray bottle. Then I stored a few more cleaning items that I use often in the back of the caddy.

So that’s our organized sink cabinet! In the past I’ve always felt like I had this space packed so full of stuff that it was hard to keep organized. When I really took it down to the essentials that we need and actually use, though, I was amazed that I even ended up with some extra space-- I’ll never complain about that!

Of course everybody’s needs and setup will be different, but this is working well for us, so I’m going to stick with it for a while!

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Sources

Patterned Contact Paper
Acrylic Drawers
Silhouette Machine
Oil Cruet (for Dish Soap)
OXO Containers
Better Homes and Gardens Containers
Cleaning Caddy

If you're looking for more kitchen organization inspiration, you can also get more details about our current kitchen organization in these posts:

Our Organized Kitchen Tour

5 Tips for Creating a Beautifully Organized Pantry

How to Organize the Refrigerator

How to Organize Kids' Dishes

How to Organize Food Storage Containers

How to Create an Organized Junk Drawer

Working with a smaller kitchen space? These posts about the small-but-organized kitchen in our townhouse may be helpful:

How to Organize a Small Kitchen

How to Organize a Small Refrigerator

How to Organize a Kitchen Pantry

[Psssttt... See all of our very best home organization ideas for every room of the house in this post!]

Do you have any tips or tricks for organizing under the kitchen sink? I’d love to hear about them in the comments!

Thanks so much for following along! Happy organizing!

Abby Lawson, Just a Girl and Her Blog

This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here.

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  1. Carrie Myers says

    June 27, 2017 at 7:10 am

    These were some very good ideas. I forgot all about underneath the sink and how we could make it look organized. I like the idea of putting the SOS pads in a container instead of in the box which always gets yucky after a while.

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 8:13 am

      Yes! They really do get gross... this has been working great! Have a wonderful week, Carrie!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  2. Sharon Williamson says

    June 27, 2017 at 7:17 am

    Where can I find the recipe for your homemade glass cleaner.

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    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      Hi, Sharon! I used this one: http://creativesavingsblog.com/cleaning-organizing/homemade-window-cleaner-with-vinegar/ . Have a great day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  3. Randi @ A Fresh-Squeezed Life says

    June 27, 2017 at 8:02 am

    Good ideas! I agree that this is a trouble spot for organizing! I recently saw where someone attached the trash can to the inside of one of the cabinet doors and it creates so much more space by doing that.

    Thanks for the tips. I will be using them soon to tackle my own space!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 8:11 am

      Ooo, love that idea! Thanks for sharing, Randi! Have a great week! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  4. Diana says

    June 27, 2017 at 10:02 am

    What is a cheaper alternative to the silhouette machine? I love the look of the lettering, but it's really pricey.

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    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Hi, Diana! It can get expensive! Silhouette makes a smaller version called the Portrait, which is cheaper than the Cameo. Stickers could get you a similar look. I also have this label maker: https://www.amazon.com/Epson-LabelWorks-LW-400-Label-Maker/dp/B005J7Y6GS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499106693&sr=8-3&keywords=epson+label+maker that is much less expensive. I like to use the clear tape with black letters in it. I hope this helps!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  5. Charlotte Howard says

    June 27, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    Awesome post as usual! Organizing and finding the perfect spots for things is really your niche! I love how you incorporated the video as well! Thank you so much for sharing

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    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 8:10 am

      You're too sweet! Thanks so much, Charlotte! Have a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  6. Tori says

    June 28, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    Hi Abby!

    What a transformation! I love it!

    It sounds like you managed to use containers you already owned... Where do you store them all being so minimalist!

    And say you were doing a re-organising project where you didn't have matching containers lying around, would you buy several types and then figure out which work best in the space before returning them?

    Trying to get my organising groove on but living in tiny rented London accomodation I'd need them to all fit well!

    Happy Wednesday 🙂

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      Hi, Tori! I have a bin in our basement where I keep my extra organizers so that I can grab them when I need them. If I need to buy new bins, I usually measure the space to figure out what dimensions would work best and look at lots of pictures of other peoples' organized spaces to get an idea of what would work well and what wouldn't. Then I choose my pieces accordingly. I don't usually end up buying a lot of extra items and returning them. I hope this helps!

      ~Abby =)

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  7. Lori says

    June 29, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    I enjoyed this post very much. Neat clean lines and no clutter. Made me want to think about under my sink. Thanks so much for sharing Lori

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 7:59 am

      So glad it was helpful for you, Lori! Happy Monday! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  8. Barbara says

    July 01, 2017 at 10:58 am

    I wish I had so few cleaning supplies. My DH collects so many separate cleaners for each item we have. I'm trying to show him we basically only need vinegar and water lol.

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    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 7:58 am

      We used to have more too! Definitely needed to purge! 🙂

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  9. Tracie says

    July 01, 2017 at 11:35 am

    This looks great!! I've organized mine but not nicely like this. I need those little storage containers so it looks nicer. Great post thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 7:56 am

      I really do love these containers! 🙂 Thank you, Tracie! Have a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  10. pkanita jones says

    July 01, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Love it! This is a issue in the bathroom also. I will be using this for all around the house.Thank you!!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 7:54 am

      So glad it was helpful for you! Happy organizing! 🙂

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  11. Esther says

    July 03, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Hi Abby,
    I was interested in checking out the clear acrylic drawers but the link isn't working( at least not in my iPhone. Can you tell me where you got them and the brand name please? I've had a hard time finding good quality drawers that glide easily. Thanks!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 03, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Hi, Esther! They are from Amazon, and the brand is STORi. Have a great day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  12. Amanda says

    July 03, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    You've done it again! Under the sink is one of the worst spots in our home! I love the drawers!! So neat and tidy!!

    Reply
    • justagirlabby says

      July 05, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      Thanks so much, Amanda! Ours sure needed some work too! 🙂 The drawers are working great! Hope you're having an awesome week! <3

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  13. Cindy Goyette says

    September 16, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    Looking for help w keeping dish scrubber n sponge neat next to the sink

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    • justagirlabby says

      September 19, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      Hi, Cindy! I keep mine on a little cake stand next to the sink. It corrals all of the little items and keeps them tidy and off the countertop. I hope this helps!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  14. Cathy says

    February 01, 2019 at 12:02 am

    Great idea. It looks like you put a light under the sink to brighten it up. Id also like to see your counter cake stand idea.
    Cathy

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    • justagirlabby says

      February 05, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks, Cathy! You can see a close up of the cake stand in our last kitchen in this post: https://justagirlandherblog.com/our-diy-white-kitchen-renovation-the-reveal/ . I usually keep hand soap, a dish rag, and/or a sponge on it. Hope you're having a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  15. Kris says

    June 07, 2019 at 10:31 am

    Hello!

    I recently moved into a home and so excited to organize it from top to bottom. I LOVE this idea for under the sink. I would like to know where you got the clear drawers from?

    Reply
    • Abby Lawson says

      June 17, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Hi, Kris! They are just from Amazon and are linked in the post if you click on "clear acrylic drawers" in the paragraph where I talk about them: https://justagirlandherblog.com/organize-under-the-kitchen-sink/

      Thanks and have a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  16. Jenny says

    September 18, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    Love it! Do you have a post about how to do the silhouette decals?

    Reply
    • Abby Lawson says

      September 23, 2019 at 7:46 am

      Thank you, Jenny! I have a post about how I do the Silhouette labels here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/labels-with-a-silhouette-machine/ . Have a great week!

      Reply
      • Jenny says

        September 23, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        Thanks a bunch!!

        Reply
  17. Nikki Burdick says

    December 02, 2019 at 12:37 pm

    Hi Abby! Well I did it! I copied your under sink organizing scheme & found I had room to spare (in the back of the cabinet)! I used the BH& G containers from Walmart, and wishing I’d had the good sense to get the Oxo set when they were on special at Costco for $49.99 about 2 months ago!
    Can I post or send a pic? Thanks for all your great ideas - I’ve learned so much from your blog!

    Reply
    • Abby Lawson says

      December 02, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Yes! Shoot us an email at hello {at} justagirlandherblog {dot} com. I would LOVE to see it!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply

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