From rushed breakfasts to hosting dinners, a lot more happens in a kitchen than just cooking — and no amount of kitchen space is enough for that. Being the heart of the home, it is often the space to collect the most clutter. While the dream is a walk-in pantry and a space to hide all the appliances, most of us are stuck with a small kitchen.
Not only is an unorganized kitchen less appealing, but it also makes cooking and cleaning incredibly difficult. Fret not! We have smart and efficient ideas to inspire you to maximize your kitchen space. Now you will have space for all the utensils, pots & pans, spices, and your favorite cookbooks!
Ahead, we will discuss some rules to follow (and break) when you consider kitchen remodeling in a small space.
Use Under-Sink Storage
The space under the sink often gets ignored. However, it’s a great space for hoarding all those extra rags, detergents, spongers, dishwasher pods, and more. You can even use the space for the trash. You can either add shelves to the space or add some bins to keep everything organized.
Choose Drawers Over Cabinets
Do you have to nearly crawl into a cabinet to reach the far-back cabinet space? While cabinets boast a good amount of space, they can feel highly inaccessible. Stuff kept at the back either requires an effort to reach or just ends up forgotten. While kitchen remodeling, install slide-out drawers to make it easier to pull out and use spaces that you usually don’t get to.
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Hang Some Hooks
You are missing out on a lot of valuable storage space if you don’t already have hooks hanging. Hooks can be your kitchen’s catch-all for the kitchen towels, aprons, and even the cutting boards. Hooks don’t take up a lot of space and can be installed nearly anywhere — sides of cabinets, near the stove, or on the wall. They help free up counter space and keep things out of the way, yet within arm’s reach when you need anything.
Hang a Pegboard
Following the “clear surface rule” for organization, where you need to keep horizontal surfaces — such as countertops and tables — free from clutter, you can make use of the vertical spaces. The kitchen walls can hold more things than you think they can. A pegboard is a very flexible storage space that you can adjust with time and preferences. You can hang your pots and pans, and even canisters to hold utensils.
Stash on Top of Cabinets
Just like the under-sink area, the top of the cabinets is also often ignored. You can stash items that you are not using yet, such as special-occasion serving platters and extra pantry supplies. You can even store the big and bulky appliances that you use occasionally. Worried if it wouldn’t look pretty? You can always use aesthetic baskets to hide your stash.
Add Drawer Dividers
Where are things when you need them? Stuck in stuffed drawers! With drawer dividers, everything has a spot that is less likely to go missing when you require it. Dividers also help keep things together according to categories and make it easier to find them.
Consider a Fold-Down Table
Don’t think you have enough room for a table? You can always use a fold-down table. It is great for game nights in the kitchen, and when you need to set up some extra dishes for dinner. The table can be attached to the wall, window, or even a bookshelf. You can use it for storage when needed and put it away when you don’t.
Go With Narrow Shelves
It is unfathomable how much narrow shelves can hold. Not only can you put them nearly anywhere, but their sleek design helps keep the kitchen looking tidy and sleek. And how narrow should they be? Really narrow! They should be deep enough to hold just one row of jars and bottles.
Display Your Dishes
You can free up your cabinet space by putting it on a free-standing shelf or bookcase. Choose one that is tall and narrow so that it doesn’t take up a lot of floor space. No room in the kitchen? You can get some space from the living area instead. A hybrid room can also help unify the space, giving it a more open feel.
DNA Kitchen and Bath: Say Goodbye to Kitchen Storage Problems!
When your kitchen does not have space, it takes up a ton of your headspace instead. With low mental energy, you don’t feel like cleaning, cooking, or organizing — and it’s a mess!
With DNA Kitchen and Bath’s kitchen remodeling solutions, you will get a perfectly comfortable and spacious little kitchen. Not only will we help you save precious time wasted on looking for things during prep meals but also create a welcoming environment.
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