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Ideas for maximizing space in a tiny kitchen?

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Shelves saved me. I put shelves inside the cabinets as well as some hanging hooks in the cupboard doors or some tiny spice racks. Shelves in the fridge and actually store some stuff that does not need to be refrigerated in there, magnetic shelves on the side of the fridge and corner shelves by the sink to put brush, sponges, etc. A narrow sliding cart for a nook next to our stove. Answer from Deleted User on reddit.com

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r/declutter on Reddit: Ideas for maximizing space in a tiny kitchen?

June 22, 2022 -

Just like the title says, I'm moving into an apartment with *very* limited kitchen space. I don't feel like I have an excess of kitchen supplies, but I will definitely be looking at creative ways to make the most out of what I have. What are some tips and tricks you've used to maximize space in tricky kitchens? Any tools or things I should look to purchase are welcome as well. Doesn't have to be limited to the kitchen but that is definitely my most cramped space.

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I have some tips! Get a pot rack to hang pots and pans. If there's a wire shelf on it, too, you can put the lids there. This cleans out massive lower cabinet space. Some people hang pots racks over the stove, but they will always be greasy. I like it over the sink. Use vertical wall space. This can include your fridge doors. In addition to a pot rack, you can hang containers for your utensils, plants, paper towel roll, magnetic spice containers, etc. Declutter your stuff to one of everything you need: one set of dishes, one set of silverware, one can opener, one crock pot, whatever. Duplicates build up fast. Of the items you do need, try to select space-saving items. Some ideas: collapsible colander, nested mixing bowls, nested food storage containers, flat or collapsible grater, nested measuring cup/spoon set, etc etc. I like smaller pans and cutting boards because they are easier to store and wash. I don't know what you need, but keep it in mind while shopping. Use the space above the cabinets. You can get nice-looking matching bins (I have white plastic ones that look woven) and store rarely-used items there, like unopened pantry things or seasonal items. If you use wine glasses, you can get a wire rack that holds them upside-down. This can maximize space in a taller shelf spot. Get risers for your plates to maximize vertical space in your cabinets. You can put your salad plates above your dinner plates while still easily accessing both Use the underside of your cabinets. There is a knife block that hangs under the cabinet almost invisibly, and pulls down when needed, which eliminates the need for a knife block on the counter. You could also find a tablet holder or cookbook holder that uses that space. Or keep it clear for under-cabinet lighting. Mount towel racks for the kitchen towels on the cabinet doors. If you are renting, there are over-the-cabinet-door towel rods. Hooks work well too. You can use the area over your sink. Some sinks can have a cutting board fit over the top, like a lid for extra prep space. Some drying racks go over one sink or part of a sink. We have a tiny rack for soaking silverware, drying an object, and holding our dishrags. It works for us. Drying racks can also be collapsible. I like to leave the entire counter as empty as I can. It feels bigger, less cluttered, and more usable. Use a mise-en-place system while cooking: measure out your ingredients into little bowls before you start, then you're all ready to go when it's time to add them. It's so helpful in a small kitchen. If you have a door in the kitchen, use the vertical space on it to hang a door organizer. There are wire shelves that you can either screw into the door or hang from the top. This is great for extra pantry storage, or cleaning products. Use the backs of the cabinet doors. Hooks for measuring spoons, an organizer for kitchen bags, little spice racks, etc. You can add smaller shelves in places that cabinets wouldn't fit. A spice rack on a narrow wall, a shelf over the door for cookbooks, a little rolling cart in that odd corner. use a round turntable organizer with sides for tall bottles, like oils and vinegar. That way you're not always knocking them over. It's a good use of a corner cupboard, too. A LOT of pantry and cabinet items can be organized into matching bins within the shelf as well. It helps keep the organization long-term. You can also move in furniture from other rooms if it helps. I've seen armoirs used as extra pantry, a table as extra counter space, a dresser for linens. You can move things out if the kitchen that could belong elsewhere. Maybe your cleaning products can go in the bathroom or garage, your table linens in a closet or a dresser in the hall, your dishes in a hutch in the dining room. Add brighter lighting, keep the visual clutter to a minimum, use consistent colors for any visible containers. Well, that's all I can think of off the top of my head. Hope some of it helps. Edited for formatting

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Look at whether your kitchen shelves are adjustable and whether you'd benefit from those little wire or plastic shelf inserts. In my last tiny kitchen, it vastly improved the limited cabinet space to add the inserts -- NOT because I fit more stuff in (I didn't) but because there was less stacking of things on other things. A specific place for everything, with no stacks, made putting clean dishes away easier and taking things out to cook more fun.

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The 40 Best Small Kitchen Storage and Organizing Ideas You'll Want to Try ASAP

July 30, 2024 - If you have cabinets that don’t butt up against a wall, you’ve got a few square feet of bonus storage space to hang a pot rail, kitchen tools, and more. ... Just when you think your cabinets are totally full and they can’t possibly hold another thing, consider the undersides of them! You can add hooks to the bottoms to hold mugs and small tools. Or use magnetic strips to make a floating spice rack. ... Okay, one last tip for eking out more cabinet space: use the back of your cabinet doors!

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