Case Study · Kitchen Organization

How We Organized Our Client’s Kitchen in New Orleans

By Nola Organizers·September 13, 2026·New Orleans, Orleans Parish

5.5 hrsProject time

2Organizers

30+Cabinets & drawers

1Whole-kitchen reset

Our client asked us to organize her entire large kitchen, from everyday dishes and utensils to cookware, appliances, food storage, and under-sink supplies.

Two organizers worked through roughly 30 or more cabinets and drawers in 5.5 hours. We emptied each space, wiped it down, sorted and categorized the contents, and returned everything to a more practical home.

Organized kitchen counter and cabinets after a New Orleans kitchen organization project — The kitchen after the organizing session.

Step 1 Empty and Clean Each Space

We worked cabinet by cabinet and drawer by drawer so every area received the same complete reset. Once a space was empty, we wiped it down before returning any items.

This method gave us a clear view of what the kitchen contained and made it easier to build useful categories without overlooking items stored in another area.

Step 2 Sort With the Client’s Input

As we sorted, obvious trash was removed. If there was any uncertainty about an item, we confirmed with the client before discarding it.

We grouped similar items such as spices, condiments, bowls, dishes, plates, appliances, mugs, glasses, utensils, cookware, water bottles, and food-storage containers. Items were also moved when another cabinet or drawer offered a more practical location for how the kitchen is used.

Organized Cabinets and Categories

These finished cabinets show some of the categories created during the session. Only a portion of the completed kitchen was photographed.

Strainers and bowls grouped together in an organized kitchen cabinet — Strainers and bowls

Glasses and cups arranged in an organized kitchen cabinet — Glasses and cups

Mugs grouped together in an organized kitchen cabinet — Mugs

Spices arranged so labels are easier to see in a kitchen cabinet — Spices

Water bottles grouped upright in an organized kitchen cabinet — Water bottles

Mixer and small appliances placed together in a kitchen cabinet — Mixer and small appliances

Drawers, Cookware, and Food Storage

Frequently used items were grouped into clear, easy-to-return categories. The goal was not only a neat finish, but a kitchen that would be simpler to use and maintain.

Barbecue utensils grouped in an organized kitchen drawer — Barbecue utensils

Everyday kitchen utensils sorted in an organized drawer — Everyday utensils

Miscellaneous kitchen drawer items sorted into practical groups — A miscellaneous drawer

Food storage containers and lids organized together — Food-storage containers

Pots and pans arranged in a lower kitchen cabinet — Pots and pans

Additional pots and pans organized in a kitchen cabinet — Additional cookware

Under-Sink Storage Reset

We also organized the under-sink areas, keeping related supplies together and making the available cabinet space easier to use.

Organized supplies in a New Orleans kitchen under-sink cabinet — Organized under-sink supplies.

Second organized under-sink kitchen cabinet after the project — A second under-sink area.

What Changed

Every area received a full reset

Cabinets and drawers were emptied, wiped down, sorted, and reorganized.

Categories became easier to find

Similar items were brought together and given clear homes.

Placement became more practical

Items were moved where needed to better support everyday kitchen use.

The full kitchen was completed efficiently

Two organizers finished more than 30 cabinets and drawers in 5.5 hours.

Trash Removed During the Project

Removing expired packaging, empty containers, and other obvious trash created useful room throughout the kitchen. Anything uncertain was reviewed with the client first.

Trash removed while organizing more than 30 kitchen cabinets and drawers — Trash removed from the cabinets and drawers.

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