As the population explodes in city centers, apartments, homes and condos are getting smaller to accommodate more people. Of course, when you start sacrificing space, kitchens tend to get the short end of it, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t get the most out of what you have. If your kitchen is on the smaller end and you feel that you are cramped for space, Andre Kitchen and Bath has a few suggestions to help you increase your available kitchen storage without a full kitchen renovation.
De-clutter
Everyone has things they don’t need to be tucked away in various areas of their home. However, when you have limited kitchen space, de-cluttering is one of the best ways to reclaim your storage space. Get rid of broken pots and dishes that you don’t use, donate things in your pantry that you will never cook, and stop hoarding hundreds of plastic boxes that are missing their tops. Clear your counters of redundant items like spice racks if you only use 2 or 3 of the available options.
Double Shelf Space
You can increase the amount of storage in your kitchen by utilizing the spaces under your cabinet and by making sure your shelving units are placed close together. To increase your storage space on your walls, you can put hand wicker baskets or hanging baskets under your shelves. This will give you more space to store silverware, towels or even light dishes without having to stack things up in a corner.
Hang Racks and Hooks
Any unused wall space in your kitchen is an opportunity to create more storage. Instead of filling those areas with pictures or leaving them plain, attach hooks, shelves, and racks to maximize the space. This is a perfect way to organize pots, cooking utensils, and even spices. It also saves on counter space. Depending on where your refrigerator is located, you can even make use of the sides to store knives and other metals by installing magnetic strips.
Organize Drawers & Glassware
If you have a lot of fancy glassware, you can free up space by installing overhead racks where they can hang from their stems. Not only will this give you more cabinet space, but it will also add a nice decorative touch to your cooking space. Drawer inserts are another way to keep your utensils neat and orderly. Instead of storing cutting boards and pot lids in the cabinets, opt to hang them on the wall or under the counters to save space.
More Suggestions from Andre Kitchen and Bath
Once you have followed all the tips above, take a look around your kitchen to see if there are any more spaces that are not being used. Sometimes there are spaces above your cabinets that can be used to store items that are rarely used. Also, if you have more chairs than people around your table, consider putting a couple into storage and moving your table against the wall.
Whatever your space needs may be Andre Kitchen and Bath is here to help. Give our helpful specialist a call at (416) 562-1068 to find out what we can do to help.
