Having a large kitchen doesn’t mean good storage space. There is, after all, a difference between quantity and quality, and storage is vital. Here are a few tips on how to make effective use of your kitchen space for storage:

Buy a set (or sets) of airtight, stackable containers, although make sure that they can fit perfectly in your pantry, cupboard, or cabinet. You know those dry goods that are packaged in awkward sacks and boxes? You may try shifting those into the containers so they can be stored more compactly.

You have a bare section of your kitchen wall? Turn that into a functional space as well by installing a wire wall grid. Here, you can hang hooks for easy-access to kitchen tools. Racks and holders can be added for spices, mini bottles, and whatnots.

You can also set a communications center for your family. Put up a message board and calendar behind a cabinet door for keeping chore schedule. Recycle baskets and cubbyholes to sort mail and store pens and paper.