Ho Ho Hosting in the Heart of Your Home: Kitchen Cabinet Organization

The holidays are officially here, and with them comes family gatherings, hectic times, and pure bliss being with your loved ones and seeing their joy. For many, the holidays also bring the stress of hosting small or large family events. The kitchen, and along with it the kitchen cabinets, is always the spot where everyone gathers, and the holidays are no exception. Baking with the kids for Santa’s cookie plate, prepping all of the food ahead of time (or at least we all hope to!), and eating all together in the adjacent dining room – family time is spent with the kitchen as a backdrop, making it truly the heart of your home. The secret to hosting in the heart of your home without all the holiday chaos? An optimized kitchen with all the accessories for smart kitchen cabinet organization. A few clever cabinet and kitchen accessories can make entertaining easier, smoother, and honestly… a whole lot more fun. Let’s dive into the cabinet organization helpers that keep your space merry, bright, and blissfully functional.

Hosting Starts With Smart Kitchen Cabinet Organization

A well-organized kitchen is basically a gift you give yourself — and one you’ll appreciate every time you reach for your chef’s knife, and every time you don’t have to lift and move your mixer. Inside accessories for kitchen cabinet organization are the pretty bow on top of new kitchen cabinets. They not only make sure everything has a place, but ensures that the “place” is exactly where you need it for your cooking and organization style. Some may like to have their knives out on the counter, but having the cutting boards organized directly below saves time and frustration.

Kitchen Cabinet Organization in Drawers

Kitchen cabinet organization: Cutlery drawer options
Kitchen cabinet organization: Adjustable tray divider, spice rack drawer insert, k-cup drawer insert, trimmable knife block

Kitchen Cabinet Organization in Pullouts (Lower Cabinets)

  • Tray Divider Organizer
    Perfect for storing baking sheets and serving platters — a holiday must-have
  • Knife Block Organizer w/ Utensil Bin
    Keep your prep essentials in one safe, easy-to-grab spot with both your knives and cooking utensils in 1 pullout cabinet
  • OXO Container Pullout
    Make accessing flour, sugar, and baking ingredients a breeze — especially when your kitchen turns into Santa’s Bake Shop
Kitchen cabinet organization: Tray divider, knife block & utensil organizer, OXO container pullout
Kitchen cabinet organization: Pullout utensil organizer, spice/can rack pullout, door mount spice rack

Make Those Corners Organize in Overtime

Holiday cooking requires all the storage space — even the tricky corners. Luckily, these kitchen cabinet organization solutions make them just as functional as your main cabinets.

Kitchen cabinet organization: Blind corner optimizer, circle insert lazy susan, 2-tier corner optimizer, lazy susan pullout organizer

Prep Like a Pro (a Holiday Pro, That Is)

Hosting means lots of chopping, mixing, and cleaning — so set yourself up for smooth prep sessions that feel effortless with these kitchen cabinet organization options!

Kitchen cabinet organization: Cutting board drawer, door mount cutting board, waste bin pullout
Kitchen cabinet organization: Paper towel holder, tilt tray for sink, heavy duty mixer lift

Entertaining Essentials

Once the cooking is done, it’s time to entertain — and these kitchen cabinet organization accessories help set the mood (and keep the drinks flowing).

  • Stemware Rack
    Hang your wine glasses in style so guests can easily grab a glass, while keeping them clean and protected inside your cabinets
  • Wine Bottle Rack Pullout
    Keep bottles organized and handy for toasts, dinners, and last-minute pours
  • Filler Pullout for Hanging Towels
    A hosting hero — because spills happen, and towels should be easy to grab. Plus, using the filler like a cabinet for accessories saves actual cabinet space!
Kitchen cabinet organization: Filler pullout, wine rack pullout, stemware rack

Bonus: Hosting Helpers Beyond Kitchen Cabinet Organization

Not everything that makes hosting easier has to be built-in cabinet organization. A few simple touches can elevate your whole kitchen experience.

  • A hot cocoa or coffee bar using a tray or tiered stand (if you don’t want a full cabinet bar, of course)
  • Under-cabinet lighting to set a cozy mood and give that extra boost of light during prep-time
  • Holiday-scented candles or simmer pots (orange + clove = instant cheer!)
  • A pretty countertop organizer for napkins, utensils, or small bites
Kitchen cabinet organization: Under cabinet lighting, toe kick lighting, countertop coffee bar

Wrapping It Up

With a little planning and few well-chosen kitchen cabinet organization, your kitchen can handle anything the holidays throw at it — cookie marathons, last-minute guests, giant pots, and all. Plus, having many of these accessories allows you to keep the countertops clutter-free for a picture-perfect backdrop to your family gatherings.

Here’s to a season full of good food, great company, and a kitchen that truly shines as the heart of your home.

Happy Hosting — and Happy Holidays from all of us at The RTA Store! 🎅✨


Working with The RTA Store

The RTA Store is your online one-stop-shop for all your cabinet needs and accessories. Our ready-to-assemble and pre-assembled kitchen cabinets give the look and durability of custom cabinetry at 30-50% less than big-box stores. With A-grade plywood boxes and MDF/HDF or hardwood door/drawer fronts, our cabinets come with a 20 year limited warranty.

But don’t stop there – we also have all the accessories you would need for your dream kitchen. Work with The RTA Store to complete your kitchen with range hoods, sinks and faucets, countertops, and under-cabinet lighting.

From spice drawers to mixer lifts, The RTA Store has more inside cabinet accessories than you’ll have room for. And it’s not limited to just the kitchen! Think file organizer for the office, laundry room hamper pullout, or bathroom vanity organizer, to customize your space.

Getting Started

Not ready to commit to a cabinet collection? Ordering fully-refundable cabinet door samples is a great way to see the style and color in your lighting. You’d be surprised how different a finish can look in different lighting! Plus, many of our cabinets have matching collections to mix in one room. Try one collection for upper cabinets and another for lower cabinets, or different cabinets for the kitchen island!

Once you’re ready to start, a member of our free design service will work closely with you from steps A-Z. They’ll let you know exactly what size cabinets you need and double-check to make sure everything lines up perfectly. Our upgraded design service also gives you unlimited design revisions and price quotes. Plus, the cost of the service is taken off your total once you order!

No matter the room or cabinet, we’re here to help make your dream space a reality, and at your budget. Located near the Hudson Valley in New York? Come visit our showroom on Route 52 in Hopewell Junction, NY!