Every baker is only as good as his or her tools and ingredients, which is why it’s a smart idea to keep your baking supplies in order. From pans, spatulas and cookie cutters to flour, cake decorations and spices, you want to make the most of your kitchen space and see everything at a glance.

The good news is that help is at hand. We’ve shared 5 smart storage ideas to help you unleash your inner well-organised baker.

1. Store trays and pans upright with a vertical organiser

Make life easy for yourself during your next baking session with a vertical organiser. Not only will it be a piece of cake (pun intended) to see and grab your pans and trays, but they’re also ideal for keeping all your bakeware in one place. Whether it be a pull-out cupboard or an upper cabinet, tray storage can be installed both horizontally and vertically to suit your kitchen space. Vertical organisers are also usually very affordable, so you don’t have to spend much money to invest in a good system.

2. Install hooks and display your baking tools on the wall

Kitchen utensils need to be accessible, and you need to look no further than your walls. As most baking gadgets come with a hole in the handle, you can install small hooks and hang your tools out on full view. If you want to keep your chopping boards, rolling pins, moulds and baking accessories really neat and tidy, you could opt for a metal hanging rail with hooks that form an orderly line. This clever storage idea is especially great for small kitchens with minimal cabinet space.

3. Invest in a rolling cart

If you’re looking to store lots of baking utensils and are short on cabinet space, another handy solution for keeping your kitchen area organised is a rolling cart. When you want to bake, you can roll out all the baking ingredients and implements you need and roll them away again in a jiffy. They look great nearby benchtops and in the corners of kitchen areas, and also make brilliant storage for all your favourite cookbooks.

4. Keep small items together in a plastic storage container

It’s easy for cake decorating tools to get buried and for you to forget what you even have when you have a countless array of small items stored on top of one another. Transparent plastic containers are great for stacking in cupboards and on open shelves, keeping cupcake liners, cooker cutters and those baking essentials easily visible and organised. Remember that square and rectangular shape containers usually work best for space efficiency. You can even take it to the next level of organisational efficiency by investing in a labelling gun – you’ll forever know exactly where everything is.

5. Find the right spice with ease by storing on a lazy Susan

Instead of keeping your spices on the kitchen counter and knocking flavourings over when you next rummage in the cupboard, invest in a lazy Susan. Both practical and handy, a lazy Susan will add a professional touch to any kitchen and is perfect for all bakers who want to improve storage and keep small but important items at arm’s reach. They take up very little space and you’ll never struggle to find the nutmeg or cinnamon again.

We hope our helpful tips make baking at home easier. Check out Yellow Pages today to find fabulous kitchen storage solutions and baking equipment in your area.