How I Organize My Kitchen To Make It More Functional & Easy To Maintain

[@baotruong248]

Thank you for this video! I am SO GLAD to finally see an Asian kitchen organization video. I can't relate to other videos because the amount of spices, sauces, noodles etc we have for a multitude of dishes is insane. We also have specific pots/pans to make certain meals. I'm saving this video because I'm cleaning/organizing my mom's kitchen and she has three drawers of just spice packets. My dad also has a whole cabinet of just different coffee and tea. I'm definitely going to apply your tips!

[@HerHomeyHomeUSA]

right 🙋‍♀

[@diverstalent]

Thanks

[@juliem.3936]

Very informative! Thanks for sharing.

[@chairlord]

This was an excellent Cricut infomercial.

[@skitcat1235]

With all respect. You have the most peaceful voice ever. Thank you for bringing peace to YTube

[@punit.1010]

+1 🤭 i mean... am totally agree with ur words... ❤️

[@HerHomeyHomeUSA]

right 🙋‍♀

[@chingatu6644]

why would anyone think that was meant as a disrespect? Now you make me think you're actually disrespecting him

[@ksquared5924]

Thanks Reynard. Love your practical and real living approach to design. I so cracked up at your statement and quoting point 4 "Things are easy to maintain and won't fall apart; the focus is on function, not a kitchen for Instagram" 😂💯

[@HerHomeyHomeUSA]

right 🙋‍♀

[@whiteserpent6753]

I get people like their cricuts, but, damn, that peeling, weeding, and transferring process looks irritating as hell. I mean, it’s great if you find all of this satisfying, but I can’t imagine devoting that much time to it. I really prefer just taking a label maker and printing labels and sticking them on. So many fewer steps.

[@lynettecorle8391]

Which label maker do you have and is it easy to use?

[@whiteserpent6753]

@@lynettecorle8391 We have one of the Brother P Touch models; I'm not sure which one. It plugs in, has a full keyboard, and auto-cuts the labels after printing. I think it's really easy to use. You can, of course, make it hard to use by fiddling with things, but you don't have to. It's pretty similar to the P-Touch 1830, but that one doesn't seem to plug in. People do complain that it wastes the label tape (which is true), but it's much less wasteful than the amount of material you seem to lose with a cricut. Of course, it's obviously a lot less versatile, for those who want to do add images to their labeling, or produce any font, any size, any color-- but mostly I want to label power cords or garage storage bins, etc., and just generally do one-off labels. I don't care if they're pretty. It's good for that. All down to what your goal is.

[@lynettecorle8391]

@@whiteserpent6753 Thank you! That sounds perfect for my needs!

[@fugixi]

I second that. Most label makers also have different colors for the labels, so May maybe there is a transparent one which might even look close to the cricut ones in this video?

[@kathigee]

Thanks for stating that ALL things do not need to be decanted. Much as I love decanting, seems there is more upkeep than necessary on some items. You have really good videos and I love listening to your calmness. Have a great day!

[@pamelatadeo8036]

Hi. I practice the same in utilizing the expiration date label of the product packaging and using the turntable and pot organizer rack for frequently used items. We're in the same club! However, our kitchen is way smaller than yours, hence, it's a tougher challenge for us. By the way, I hope you will also show us how to organize the cleaning towels, such as hand and dish towels, countertop, dining table, and stovetop rags, etc., in a way that is functional (easy to reach and air-dried) yet are not an eyesore. Thank you.

[@brightlipawkwardpose]

This relates to the indonesian in me seeing the amount of spices, Indomies and Bamboe spices that i stock up. I am moving to a new apartment and has been using your videos as guidelines!

[@TilKrisz]

I love the content, even the visual of the labels, but it physically hurts me, how much waste this cutting machine produces through the leftoff material. :(

[@chicfini]

Very true

[@LinusBoman]

2:26 Respect the power of Ajinomoto 💪

[@reynardlowell]

Magic white powder

[@stephniek]

How do you measure the amt of msg to use when cooking? Please help

[@aanchalsx]

I've always struggled with organization , so these tips will really help . Your previous ' unorganized ' kitchen seemed well organized to me . 😂

[@nadhiffqodri]

I'm from Indonesia and I spot kecap ABC (sweet soy sauce) and Indomie in your cabinet, even bamboe and racik, feel like our own kitchen being organised 😂 are you indonesian?

[@marilyn48ful]

That’s a crazy complicated machine, I just write on the jar, saves me money and don’t have a machine to find a space for.

[@meenakshi6344]

Agree with you. I use a marker.

[@gamesinfoprofile]

Glad to see someone with a reasonable amount of peanuts in their homes. I've watched too many kitchen / pantry organization videos that have 0 peanuts. I know this has nothing to do with organizing but it felt oddly relatable. Lovely video, great ideas. Thanks for uploading it. 🎉😊🙏

[@melissac.5948]

Reynard, you’ve made this kitchen extremely functional and attractive. To me, attractiveness is as important as functionality because a beautiful home is uplifting and inspiring. You will want to cook more frequently and creatively when everything in your kitchen is so beautiful and accessible. You will want to maintain the kitchen’s efficiency and beauty as you use it because it feels so good to admire a gorgeous kitchen day after day. 😊

[@trinaroe5132]

??? I LOVE the wood counter. My question is how is it for next to the sink? How was it finished/sealed? Is it hard to maintain around the sink?

[@tinaf.7941]

Reynard, did you move? I haven't been back for a few months, but your kitchen looks different from what I remembered. Would love to see a new home tour. Appreciate the video!

[@reynardlowell]

Yes I did! Here's the playlist so far kzbin.info/aero/PLZp7xLmGZu89JMRQVLfcGvSC0J3jSLITX Most rooms are still a work in progress :)

[@tinaf.7941]

@@reynardlowell Congratulations! Looking forward to future videos and more to come.❤

[@Orwellian-Purple-Grapes-1984]

Having a bigger kitchen also makes things easier.

[@mark9294]

Perfect timing for lunch break in Germany :D

[@anthonia4168]

Ajinomoto, indomie, bamboe, racik, ABC... are one of you Indonesian? Hi from Bali 😅

[@domramsey]

I think this works for some people, but a lot of it doesn't work for my (new build) kitchen. I have a single kitchen drawer and 8 small cupboards. My organisational goal needs to be to maximise the space of each cupboard. I don't have the luxury of a cupboard that just has 5 bowls in it or some nicely spaced out pans.

[@jessicathejedi35]

Same. I have tiny kitchen. I think the point of the video is to take the ideas that work for us, and leave the rest. ❤I definitely will be using some of these tips

[@domramsey]

@@jessicathejedi35 Yes you're right, and I do get a lot of good ideas from his videos. But sometimes I do feel that designers care more about making things pretty than they do about making them usable.

[@joes.4149]

@@domramseyexactly lol. Also pets. Designers never include pets.

[@reynardlowell]

Yes this! I mean this is my kitchen so I can only do what I can that works in the space I have. Having said that, my older kitchen organization video is in a much much smaller space with deep and narrow drawers so that might be good to pull ideas from.

[@hildagirgis6201]

Organising is very important especially for small spaces I need to learn

[@kimberlyf4888]

I organized my in-laws kitchen when they moved into a new house. I find having a cooking, prepping, and then serving zone to be very handy and you can store the different items you need for those zones in their most useful spot. I also included a coffee zone and a baking zone, since my MIL likes to bake.

[@Ngnow302]

I love how practical it is, love your voice too!!!

[@fronsitrex]

indomie 🤤

[@VEE727]

I have been looking for a video like this for months. Thank you

[@awaltaufik1220]

Wow...there's Indomie in the cupboard

[@andyandy1331]

I love your expandable dish rack! I am going to get one right away. 😊

[@YokeMeiNg]

I have seen many videos on kitchen organization, I have to say this video is the most practical one.

[@safaa9654]

Didnt kniw you moved!

[@raiiasoank8474]

Yaasss indomieeee 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉 I love your tips videos ❤

[@patriciadavis4334]

You are so knowledgeable! Would it possible to have your thoughts on decorating a cathedral ceiling LR that is obnoxiously high with square everything. doors, big windows (but old design 1908s, ugh)??? Thanks much for your KZbin show!

[@titinw3639]

I saw indonesia ketchup, ABC

[@SRM2025]

As an Aussie I go to purchase products you recommend on your Amazon store yet they are pretty much always all US Amazon items. 😫 Bigger market there than here in Australia I guess yet is it possible in the future to add Australian items also? Nice organisation work on your kitchen. Take care. ☮️

[@reynardlowell]

Interesting. I was hoping amazon would auto redirect it to the au website, I’ll have to look into it tomorrow as all the products I bought are available in au Amazon. I’ll get back regarding the au links, stay tuned :)

[@reynardlowell]

Here's AU Link www.amazon.com.au/shop/reynardlowell/list/3BRGCP2ZB2K56?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfreynardlowell

[@SRM2025]

@@reynardlowell Perfect, thank you for taking the time for your Australian audience. I’ll use my Amazon gift card up now. Much appreciated.

[@Clauds71]

Awesome, I'll be rewatching this when I move into my new kitchen 😄 thanks

[@hkbprojects]

Reynard, are you by any chance, Indonesian?! Thought you were when I found your channel (from your name) but then your accent is far from Indonesians’. Then I saw the Indomie and bumbu Bamboe! If you are, that’s really cool and hope you’d make projects in Indonesia sometime, we definitely need more thoughtful and functional designs!

[@reynardlowell]

Yes I am! You guessed it right :)

[@TrangHuynh-hz9vb]

Could you do more video like this . Like is so struggling with daily us as home builder build to sell .

[@nokekitchen]

Aku melihat byk bumbu dan indomie indonesia, memang seenak itu ❤

[@chicfini]

I find that the counter top has too many things.

[@PassionforBeans]

finally a video on how to organize practically THANK YOU

[@JJ-fr3id]

I liked your modern apartment! But it’s great to have more space of a full house

[@wendyrussell3760]

My kitchen looks like this. Love my zones makes it so much easier to cook. Fridge is divided as well. My kitchen is half the size of yours though so im pretty good at decluttering.

[@seleniumchai]

Very useful & practical video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@sparkykitty6870]

In Florida the bugs get into EVERYTHING. I have most things in plastic. They can still get it.

[@MissChonny]

I’ve been a long time viewer, but only just realised that you’re living in Australia! I’m a Sydney local 😄🇦🇺

[@kimberlystout7396]

Thank goodness for this video! I am remodeling my kitchen and need to make a checklist of organizing needs go the layout. BUT every video on kitchen organizing is about LOOKS. We are like minds here- THANK YOU for this.

[@FaithPickles]

Great tips👍👌I always enjoy the info u share 🎉🎊👏

[@AnkitVerma-nf3wv]

first one here :)

[@marionandrews176]

Great video with several useful tips!

[@lizharley5723]

I always recommend using turntables under the sink for easy accesss to cleaning products.

[@ChristopherCompagnon1AndOnly]

I personally use normalized containers to store my kitchen's stuff. Except for obvious reasons, I keep caned food as it is. But all other groceries are stored in glass containers or closed and stackables boxes, each having a label to describe the content. Each time I come back to grocery store, I open the packages and transfer the content into my normalized containers to optimize space.

[@nickylouwagie7126]

I'm going to take out my dishwasher and install a new closet so I can have more storage room. This video comes just in time for my project at home this spring.

[@trinaroe5132]

LOVE your countertops! Can you tell us how they are sealed and how difficult they are to maintain around the sink?

[@reynardlowell]

Ohh just use either polyurethane or mineral oil. It’s fine around the sink but we also never leave puddle of water, basically wipe them if there’s any. Definitely more maintenance than a quartz or porcelain countertop, but nothing out of ordinary.

[@Warillusen]

Damn, new house?

[@samph5]

the expandable dish dryer makes a lot of sense

[@samph5]

is this an ikea kitchen? so pretty

[@camellia8625]

So meticulous. The beautifully organised space almost invites you to cook.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Oh yes, I also cut out the Use by Date label, sometimes the directions also, if needed. Thank you for the video. Great ideas!

[@swiftieww45]

Makes so much sense, gonna go apply to mine when the timing is right 😅

[@SeptianSugara]

Bro are you Indonesian? I can easily spot Kecap ABC, Bamboe Instant Spices and Indomie hahah

[@mariaisabelnavamaya3142]

De quien es esa cocina?, No es la tuya.

[@NdnUrbanCat]

I have my spices in a basket❤❤😂

[@megacap55]

great video

[@filausopoako]

Realistic, not always instagrammable

[@jkp62]

I zone organize like you. My baking items stay together, unopened salad dressings and croutons and toppers stay in one bin, all my rices and noodles in one bin, etc. breakfast items like pancake mix, the waffle maker, etc are together. No matter your kitchen size, organizing by use really helps (I have lived with tiny kitchens (60 sqft) to large (300 sqft) kitchens and zoning and organization makes or breaks a kitchen. I will say pot hangers and vertical storage gels also, especially in small spaces- one of the small kitchens I lived with had a 6x8 ft wall, an empty wall, very minimal cabinets, basically a lot of wasted empty space, so, I bought 2 heavy duty pot racks and hung my most utilized pots and pans on them with the lids on the shelf built in (we hung the racks with heavy duty bolts into the studs, and the racks placed at 4 ft above the floor and 6 ft above the floor stacked on top of each other), then to the right of them, I hung fruit/veggie open woven bags on the wall for garlic and onion storage and a narrow cart below with metal mesh drawers for potatoes and apples, the trash can was below the lowest pot rack (it was a small bin as we took out trash every day. Another kitchen we lived in had about 2 ft of dead space above the upper cabinets, I bought large tightly woven baskets (just passed on to our son and his wife for their kitchen with the same issue) and put large platters, overflow items like disposable plates/flatware/napkins, also extra kitchen towels, overflow food items, small appliances, etc because that kitchen may have had 10ft ceilings but the cabinetry was builder grade, small and no pantry so I made sure to utilize that open space on top of the cabinets but in a pretty way. It’s about utilizing the space you have, figuring out your flow and what you teach for the most when cooking and baking which means that’s what you keep close to those work areas.

[@huskysc7415]

You have a lovely kitchen! You have drawers and storage space. Wonderful! Mi kitchen is very little but I must make it work. Thank you for fine ideas! Be blessed.

[@ivin691]

thanks for the info! btw i noticed ur indomie🤤

[@Efefem]

The basket at 1:34/2:24- Where did you get that type?

[@lexib671]

Excellent tips for organising the space, Reynard. Those lazy susans jn the cupboard are such a dream to use ( i got one this year after struggling to reach oils from a high shelf). Anko/kmart also now have a clear egg holder - when i saw inside the fridge, it reminded me of how i stored them in the carton. I'm ADHD so I frequently forget the state of things in th kitchen that i can't easily see. The anko one holds a dozen big eggs and is clear with a flat slide off lid. That way I can see how many are left and also stack another egg tray on top.

[@tamarakelly5341]

The first thing I removed from our 1980’s kitchen was the coloured contact from each corner of the kitchen window. It looks so much better without it. Just peeled them off, scraped any remaining bits carefully and cleaned. Might be worth a try if it’s not actual lead light. Cheers from the Shire.

[@therandeydenyah]

His voice reminds of Yeung Man Cooking I love his ideas and the beautiful order with wisdom packed ideas for success.

[@sparkykitty6870]

You have 2 bowls and 2 plates.

[@jessegee179]

That’s just like my kitchen, so now I need to organise it. Thanks!

[@jacquelinealmonte3105]

Where is the rice container from?

[@atbiyoucef7948]

Is the wooden worktop is solid enough for cutting and etcetera

[@sarahalessandra2599]

I spot Indomie 😬

[@aizewang6404]

❤

[@samph5]

Do not decant. It takes too much time and effort. Too much money for the jars. And there will always be a bag somewhere of half empty food items that did not fit the display jar. Also, it feels unsanitary and unhygienic to keep those foods where in hands freely enter the whole jar. Especially cookies and nuts and mms. Moreso, it’s so hard to find airtight jars to maintain food freshness and quality. Understanbly, this video is sponsored by a labeling machine. That’s why you would advocate decanting.

[@joes.4149]

They show they didn’t decant everything

[@joes.4149]

He decants many times in other videos and makes nicer labels imo on his own but the machine is cool.

[@gamesinfoprofile]

Maybe they only transferred the stuff that moves through their place pretty quickly.

[@waitaminute2015]

It does help keep critters away.

[@merryjulianamenden2371]

For some items, once it is opened, it is better to decant as humidity and pests can ruin the items. I only decant certain items, but it keeps items like dark brown sugar fresh and soft.

[@Andy-qk4bl]

Decant has to be the most worthless and time consuming. No wonder this was sponsor time.

[@samph5]

I don’t think you need to label see through jars as you already see inside. As you mentioned u only decant frequently used items, it makes sense you are aware what’s inside the jar before it became empty.

[@reynardlowell]

We only decant the flours and spices so we need to label them. You can see 4-5 different type of flours up there which all looks like the same white powder but does very different things.

[@joycelynnelobert8779]

I told my daughter to get the flour. She said we were out. I thought that was impossible and, sure enough, I found a container I remembered decanting the last of the flour into. She went to make her cookies but instantly ran into a problem. My memory stinks and the « flour » was actually powdered sugar. 😂 Labels matter.

[@hasan-m9o8x]

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[@mark9294]

Quality comment

[@SuraHe]

Great video that offers a lot of ways to organize. Is there any advice for organizing hanging cabinets?By the way,are youy ancestry from Guangdong? I see "珠江桥牌"