Is there a definitive correct approach or method?
I grew up in a practical household where my dad would always illustrate things with humor. He would always blow into the empty glass before filling it with tap water, saying “Just making sure there aren’t any spiders in there.” There is no documented record of any spiders living in cups, which is due in part to the high volume of milk my family consumed daily, forcing us to constantly replace and clean our cups.
Lately, I’ve been storing my cups upside down – with the exception of two old-fashioned French coupes – simply because that’s how they do it on those popular home decor TV shows. But is there a sensible approach to storing your cups? To get some answers, I asked the experts for their advice on how to best organize a kitchen cabinet.
“The Ultimate Guide to Proper Cup Storage, as Recommended by Expert Organizers”
Are you tired of cluttered countertops and messy cabinet spaces? Look no further! As a homeowner, storing your cups in an organized and efficient way can make a significant impact on the overall tidiness of your kitchen. We’ve enlisted the expertise of professional organizers to bring you the most effective methods for storing your cups, effectively transforming your space into a cozy retreat.
**”If you are runners, store them on a hook at the end of the cabinet. If you are stackable, store them facing forward in the cabinet. If you are neither, store them facing outward.”**
To ensure your cups are stored correctly, it’s essential to categorize them into three primary groups: runners, stackable, and neither. This simple task will help you create an efficient storage system that suits your needs and preferences.
**Rules for Storing Runners:**
– Keep runners on hooks at the end of your cabinet.
– This prevents them from getting damaged and keeps them easily accessible.
**Rules for Storing Stackable Cups:**
– Arrange stackable cups in your cabinet facing forward.
– This maintains their shape and protects them from chips.
**Rules for Storing Neither Runners nor Stackable Cups:**
– Store these cups facing outward in your cabinet.
– This prevents them from getting damaged and allows for easy viewing.
Implementing these simple rules will not only transform your kitchen but also provide the necessary resources for you to enjoy your favorite beverages in style.
Whether a flute sounds better right side up or upside down, 24-karat gold-rimmed teacup, or not, depends on the given situation. Fortunately, the answer often becomes clear by doing everyday activities.
For delicate wine glasses, consider installing vertical under-shelf storage racks to keep them safe. “When it comes to cups you use frequently, upright storage is a better choice for its practicality. It helps prevent moisture buildup and allows for easy access.” If space is limited, using shelf risers is a smart option as they optimize vertical space and promote air circulation around glassware, preventing moisture buildup.
A professional organizer, Shara Kay, shares her insight on the ideal way to store cups, suggesting that it should suit your personal life. “We organize drinking glasses either way, keeping in mind factors like how often you use them, their shape, how delicate they are, and whether they’re exposed to dust on open shelves or shielded in a closed cabinet.” At Kay’s organizing company, the preferred method is to store cups with the rim facing up, except for one team member who stores them upside down out of habit. This approach protects delicate vintage barware that’s only used on special occasions from dust.
It appears that storing cups, including daily-use glassware with breakable rims, face up might be the best way to keep them safe. However, if you’re concerned about dust building up on specialty mugs, consider storing them upside down until you plan to use them.
When it comes to my own collection, I recently came across a spider that had fallen into my stainless steel water bottle, which I allowed to air dry, unlidded (it was fortunate my dad was correct!). It seems we all have a tendency to favor one approach over the other, depending on the day and the cup.
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