Picture this. I’m 37 weeks pregnant. I look as uncomfortable as I feel. The world is still somewhat locked down. BUT BLESS IT WE HAVE TO ORGANIZE UNDER THE SINK. WE HAVE TO. Can’t bring a baby home if the dishwasher pods aren’t sorted. I shuddered at the thought. 😉
Hormones and high organizational expectations aside, I was bound and determined to find a great system for under our sink because I’m standing there all day slicing grapes, washing sippy cups, and sneaking snacks that Maxi won’t ask for. I sorted it a few times but finally came to a system that I love, and it has worked for us for *almost* a year. I love a good before and after organizational post- but if it doesn’t last, what is the point?
So friends, today, I want to share how I organize for under our sink. Screenshot the photos. Take inspiration however you will. I may not be able to properly nest for you if you’re 37 weeks pregnant, but I’ve got some links that can maybe help.
- On the left side, I have two sets of the 6-3/4″ tall drawers. I use them to store dishwasher pods, grocery bags, sponges, and gloves.
- In the center, I keep backstock, dish soap, and concentrations. My Thieves and my Castille Soap stays there since I’m not always reaching for it, and disinfectant wipes. I can easily reach the dish soaps, but don’t need access to the back products daily.
- I also keep my paper towel holder in the middle. I know that’s probably an odd space for it, but since our sink is in the island, I don’t love my paper towels right there since I keep some decor by my faucet. I keep dry hand towels resting over the counter for hand washing, so it’s really easy to keep the paper towels below.
- Next, I keep my microfiber cloths in a little tray. I use these from QVC- such a necessary little pink find. 😉
- On the right, I keep a little bin of my grab & go cleaners- what I use daily to clean from our all purpose sprays to stainless steel cleaner.
It’s nothing too fancy, but it works so well! I am convinced those little drawers keep everything tidy. Do you have any tricks for storage under your sink?
I swear the “under sink” area is always a mess! Thanks for the tips! 🙂
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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Love this! I have some drawers similar to that under my bathroom sink and they’re wonderful. I love your organization posts like this!!
xoxo A
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Paper towels under the sink – GENIUS! Such great organization, especially the microfiber towels, we use these so much instead of disposables now!
Thanks Katey!
Aw thank you!! And yes these microfiber towels are amazing! Use them for everything. xx, Katey
“Can’t bring a baby home if the dishwasher pods aren’t sorted” — I 100% feel you on this! LOL
A few months ago, I saw your under sink area on your stories and actually took screenshot to replicate on my end. The clear, storage drawers are a huge game changer! Thank you for following through on making a post like you’d mentioned in said stories 🙂
So glad you love the clear drawers! I find it so helpful to know when I’ll run low on things, etc. 🙂 Thank you for reading!! xx, K
Thanks for posting this Katey! I love an organized space (especially in closets and drawers, etc.) but I am not good at figuring out the organization myself. So I just copied the whole thing! Where would I go to find a cute bin like that to hold the microfiber cloths that should arrive today? And the plastic bin?
Just target?
Hi Louise! I’m so sorry that I just saw this! Mine is super old from Container Store! 🙁 I wish I had a link, did you find something similar? xx, Katey
What a great idea!! I love your gold faucet. Where is it from?
Hi Liza! I’m so sorry, I’m not sure! I had a decorator friend order it for us. I think it is from Rejuvenation! I hope that helps. 🙂 xx, Katey
So Sorry! I don’t know why that left you the wrong comment! Our friend that is a decorator ordered it for us, so I’m not 100% sure! I think it is from Rejuventation. I hope that helps! xx, Katey