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17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

In a small kitchen, every inch counts!

Yes, not everyone can afford a spacious kitchen...

Fortunately, there are simple and effective tricks to easily save space – even in a small kitchen.

Here are 17 genius tips to save space in a small kitchen . Watch:

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Contents
  • 1. Use metal shelves to double your storage space
  • 2. Do like in the supermarket
  • 3. Use tea bag storage
  • 4. Add "drawers" to deep cabinets
  • 5. Store your pans vertically
  • 6. Use removable bins in a deep drawer to store your fruits and vegetables
  • 7. Use a magnetic bar to store your knives
  • 8. Store your pots and utensils right above your stove
  • 9. Use a sliding shelf to save space
  • 10. Use a kitchen island with storage
  • 11. Use metal baskets to store bottles above your cupboards
  • 12. Save space around your sink
  • 13. Hang glass jars under the shelves
  • 14. Use the forgotten spaces on the sides of your cupboards
  • 15. Use a corner bench seat to save space
  • 16. Use your cupboard doors to hang your kitchen utensils
  • 17. Use angled storage under the sink

1. Use metal shelves to double your storage space

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

By adding metal shelves like these to your closets, you literally double your storage space. This way you have even more space to store all your dishes.

2. Do like in the supermarket

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Turn your pantry into a supermarket by following the “first in, first out” rule. In other words, place the boxes and foods you have just bought behind those that are already open. It avoids the mess! Also use wooden bins on wheels, labels and transparent Tupperware to organize everything.

3. Use tea bag storage

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

If you like to mix the flavors of your tea throughout the day (good idea!), then you probably have a drawer full of canisters and tea bags. Save space and keep your tea bags tidy with this tea organizer.

4. Add "drawers" to deep cabinets

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Store your table linens - placemats, cloth napkins or even the table runner you only use at Christmas - in plastic boxes. Plus, since they pull out easily and are open at the top, you don't have to search long for what you need.

5. Store your pans vertically

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

No matter how hard we try to keep pots and pans tidy, they always get messy. And it makes a lot of noise when you take them out. Store your pans upright. And stack pans, cutting boards, lids and baking sheets horizontally to save space.

6. Use removable bins in a deep drawer to store your fruits and vegetables

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Use removable bins in a deep drawer to store your fruits and vegetables that don't need to be refrigerated. This way you avoid having them on the worktop in a basket.

7. Use a magnetic bar to store your knives

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Although it looks super pro, the knife blocks take up way too much space on the counter. Instead, store knives and metal kitchen utensils on a magnetic strip on your wall to save space.

8. Store your pots and utensils right above your stove

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

When you store your cooking pots and utensils above your stove, everything you need is always close at hand.

9. Use a sliding shelf to save space

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

The small space between your fridge and the wall is the perfect place to store canned goods and your spices.

10. Use a kitchen island with storage

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Seen from the front, this piece of furniture looks like a normal island - but seen from the back, it is a large storage space to put everything you want.

11. Use metal baskets to store bottles above your cupboards

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Wire baskets are perfect for storing bottles on your wall cupboards to save space.

12. Save space around your sink

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Store your sponges by placing them in desk organizers hanging off the side of closets (a space that is always underutilized).

13. Hang glass jars under the shelves

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Your shelves actually have two surfaces that are perfect for storing all the kitchen clutter. Put cans on top and hang glass jars below. You can put nuts, seeds or spices in it for example.

14. Use the forgotten spaces on the sides of your cupboards

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Like the side of your low kitchen cabinets. It's the perfect place to hang heavy, bulky items that are boring to store - like colanders or cutting boards.

15. Use a corner bench seat to save space

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

A corner bench takes up much less space than chairs and in addition, you can put storage underneath.

16. Use your cupboard doors to hang your kitchen utensils

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Hang your most frequently used kitchen utensils behind the cupboard door, instead of cramming them into an already full drawer.

17. Use angled storage under the sink

17 genius tips for saving space in a small kitchen.

Do you have false drawer fronts under your sink? Why not install storage for your sponges and dishwashing products?