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If your kitchen often feels cluttered or cramped don’t worry, you’re not alone. Whether you’re in a city flat in Harare or a family home in Bulawayo, most Zimbabwean kitchens could use a little more organisation. The good news? You don’t need to knock down walls or buy fancy organisers to get the job done.
Here are five clever, low-cost DIY ideas to help you create a neater, more functional kitchen using things you might already have at home.
1. Turn Old Tin Cans Into Utensil Holders
Instead of tossing out those baked beans or tomato canisters, give them a second life. Wash, dry, and paint them in fun colours to match your kitchen style. You can use them to store wooden spoons, whisks, or even scissors and small kitchen tools. Bonus: they add a bit of rustic charm to your countertop.
2. Add a Simple Wall Shelf
Got an empty patch of wall? That’s potential storage space! Mount a basic shelf using wooden boards and brackets you can even paint or stain them to match your cupboards. Use it to hold spices, jars, or decorative items like plants and cookbooks. Just make sure the brackets are strong enough to hold a bit of weight.
3. Create a Mug or Tea Station
If you start your day with a cup of Tanganda, Nescafé or Five Roses, you’ll love this one. Install a few hooks on a wooden board or beneath a cupboard and hang your mugs neatly. Not only does it clear up cabinet space, but it also creates a cosy, café-style corner in your kitchen.
4. Use a Pegboard for Pots and Pans
Large pots and frying pans take up a lot of cupboard space and they’re often awkward to stack. A pegboard is a great fix. Mount it on an open wall and use hooks to hang your cookware by the handles. You can even paint the board for a clean look. It’s functional, easy to install, and makes you feel like a pro chef.
5. Rethink Your Drawers
Don’t let your drawers become black holes for random utensils. Use small containers or dividers to keep things organised one section for knives and forks, another for measuring spoons, spices, or tea bags. It’ll save time when cooking and make cleanup so much easier.
Small Tweaks, Big Impact
You don’t need a full kitchen remodel to feel more organised. With just a few DIY tweaks, you can turn any kitchen whether in an apartment in Avenues or a home in Borrowdale into a space that works harder for you.
