Organizing tip of the week – Organize your kitchen by zones. Consider organizing your kitchen by the following zones: 1) Consumable zone: The area used to store most of your food. May be split into two zones, refrigerator ( fresh food ) and pantry or food cabinets ( dry goods, oils, etc. ) . 2) Non-consumables zone: The area used to store everyday dishes, including plates, bowls, glasses, and silverware. 3) Cleaning zone: The area that contains the sink and dishwasher