chalk it up if you re someone who likes to keep a running grocery list or piles of clipped recipes and coupons in your kitchen then you might want to consider adding a coat of chalkboard paint to one of your walls this idea allows you to get rid of the paper and pen clutter by utilizing wall space and chalk as your new canvas if you re nervous about committing to painting an entire wall try just painting a small section of it or simply hang a chalkboard for notes and other great kitchen storage ideas kitchen storage under sink archives don t file away the manuals for your kitchen and bath fixtures instead slip them into a locking plastic bag and hang the bag in the cabinet under the sink they ll always be right where you need them toss in paint samples and spare cabinet hardware too from office to kitchen you see an empty file holder we see an opportunity for some clever kitchen storage if you have an orphan file holder lying around try converting it to the upright storage space where you arrange your aluminium foil your parchment paper your plastic bags and more spice up your life surely you ve heard of this revolutionary thing called a spice rack embrace it when it comes to kitchen storage all those little containers of cumin oregano and cinnamon can quickly overwhelm and confuse you stacking them in a cupboard without any logical order will only lead to chaos the solution spice rack if you re extremely organised you can transfer your spices to uniform jars and add printed labels it depends on how often you find yourself reaching for these flavourings