The kitchen is the hub of the home. So naturally, there is a lot going on in there-pots and pans you’ve neglected while hurrying to get dinner on the table, dirty dishes you promised you’d “get back to later,” and food-stained fingerprints lining the counters. Understandable! But don’t worry, there are a bunch of simple and easy ways to help minimize chaos in the kitchen. Here are some tips for increasing storage space while still maintaining easy-access to kitchen goods. Even in a smaller apartment kitchen.
1. Put a cork or magnetic board inside cabinet doors:
This is a great way to label and organize measuring cups, clippings/coupons, grocery lists, spices, utensil racks, etc.
2. Shelving:
If you have limited cabinet space, add some shelving for extra storage. You can also place shelving inserts inside cabinets for added space.
3. Mason Jar Storage Containers:
Mason Jars are a crafty and convenient way to store anything from recipe ingredients to kitchen utensils.
4. Hooks and Lazy Susan’s:
Corner cabinets can be awkward-but with a Lazy Susan they become the perfect spot to keep kitchen essentials.
5. Over and Under the Sink Cutting Boards, Hooks and Baskets
An over the sink cutting board adds a bit of extra counter space while hooks and baskets over the sink keep kitchen utensils easily accessible, yet out of the way when not needed.
6. A Kitchen Cart:
Kitchen carts are a great feature for anyone looking for extra storage in the kitchen. They take up little space and most have multiple storage racks.
7. Tension Rod under the sink:
A tension rod can easily be installed under the sink to hang spray bottles, towels and other cleaning gear.
8. File Holders:
Use file holders to store plastic ware, bottles and bags, saran wrap, tin foil etc.
Here’s a few more tricks to keep in mind when organizing your kitchen…
- Store big pots and pans (or things you use less often) up high-this means they are out of the way and no longer taking up valuable kitchen space. They can still easily be pulled out when needed
- Store baking sheets, cooling racks, tins, etc. in the oven while you aren’t using it-just remember to take them out before turning it on!
- Dog/cat food can be stored in cereal containers instead of the big bulky bags they usually come in
- Wine racks are a decorative way to avoid a pile up of bottles on the counter
- Try a wall mounted dish drainer to keep the sink space open
- A bar height table next to the kitchen can add a little bit of extra counter space
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