Contrary to what you might think, you don’t need acres of counter space or dozens of drawers and cabinets to have a well-organized kitchen in which you can cook. Simply. Check out these easy ways to get your small kitchen back in order.
1. Start with a Utensil Rack
Not only does it give you a place to hang slotted spoons and ladles for easy access while cooking, but it also frees up valuable drawer space.
Even in the smallest kitchens, you’ll usually find a place to tuck in – under cabinets, under shelves, or above the stove. The stainless steel model fits most styles of rooms and is easy to wipe down.
2. Buy a Knife Holder
A knife holder or magnetic rack is one of those simple items, but it does improve the functionality of your kitchen. After all, rummaging through drawers for kitchen utensils you use regularly is time-consuming and frustrating.
Wall-mounted shelves like this one can keep things organized without taking up too much space. If you can afford it, buy a decent knife because they should last a lifetime. One of the advantages of a magnetic rack is that you can slowly build up your knife collection and buy one at a time without having to invest in a whole bunch of knives, which can be expensive. If you’re starting from scratch, bread knives, paring knives, and chef’s knives are essential.
3. Allocate a Dedicated Storage Area
It’s easy for kitchens to get cluttered, so it makes sense to assign specific uses to different cabinets and stick to them. Take a few minutes every few weeks to put scattered plastic lids or pot lids in your home and clean up spilled spices and coffee grounds – this will really make your kitchen everyday use much more enjoyable (and easy).
4. Reduce the Quantity
If your kitchen is really small, or even if it’s not, consider giving your appliances a good makeover. Let’s be honest: if it’s just one or two people, do you really need a plate, cup, or glass?
Having less can bring great freedom and will significantly reduce the amount of time you spend washing dishes, which is a great benefit.
5. Collect and Display
This award-winning kitchen shows you how to stay organized and stylish all the time. Charming teapots, mortars, pestles, pottery, etc. are displayed on the decorative shelves, adding a beautiful touch while also having a practical function.
6. Make Smart Use of Your Cabinets
Where feasible, make the most of every inch of free space in your small kitchen by building built-in shelves. Here, they revolve around an integrated refrigerator. With this design solution, wall space that is too narrow or awkwardly shaped for additional cabinets can still be used to store frequently used items. In this kitchen, it also helps to open up the room and direct attention to an attractive feature.
Another ingenious feature of this kitchen is the recipe alcove above the door – another clever storage trick that doesn’t take up too much space. Ask the builder if they can chisel one out of an existing wall.
7. Keep Things Simple
Are you looking for new cabinets for your compact kitchen? Think about what this looks like. Ultra-austere, handleless, nude cabinetry looks soothing and gives a sense of visual order. Choose a seamless tailgate because tiles with grout look busy.
8. Go into Tight Corners
When space is tight, the clever trio of pull-out corner drawers are a lifesaver, helping to solve the problem of losing space in those hard-to-access base cabinets.
If you’re renovating, think about how you’ll use these drawers – for storing cutlery, towels, pans, plates? Here, a thinner top drawer is complemented by two deeper drawers, so all bases are covered.
9. Put the Pan Away
Similarly, a pull-out pan rack can be a gift in a small kitchen, creating an organized home for frying pans and pans so you don’t rip your hair out as you toss and turn around behind the cupboards. You can also try using shelves to hold items like steamers or large, bulky casseroles.
10. Internal Finishing
It may sound like a no-brainer, but what usually keeps the kitchen (big or small) in order is how we arrange the cabinetry interiors. Shelf and drawer dividers, hooks, shelves, and other storage devices are key to maintaining order. Think about what works for you, and if you can, customize it. Are you a Mason jar and Tupperware type of person? Do you prefer to hang your cups on hooks, shelves, or drawers? Storage often comes down to personal preference. Slender slots for cutting boards and placemats are a brilliant idea here, as are the slender pull-out spice racks.
