Kitchen organization tips for a small space

Don’t have a lot of space in the kitchen? Are you limited to the shelving and cabinet space provided in your apartment building? For those of us who rent a house or apartment, extensive kitchen remodeling, even just the cabinets, might not be the best option for many reasons, starting with the building owners. A landlord or homeowner might object to their tenants throwing out old cabinets. Money could also be an issue for those struggling to survive on a small rental. Tenants must make do with what they have to organize their kitchen according to the space provided. Fortunately for renters everywhere, there are many organization accessories that can help with this task.

Having a small kitchen does not necessarily have to be an inconvenience; in fact, you might even begin to enjoy the convenience of having everything close by. The key to conquering a small kitchen space is organization! As tedious as it may seem, it can make a world of difference in a kitchen where shelves and cabinets are limited. It’s true that your kitchen may have limited organizational space, but any shelf or cabinet can be transformed with certain accessories designed to simplify your kitchen.

For a small space with a limited number of cabinets, shelves, and drawers, let’s start small and start with the drawers. They come in many different sizes and depths and can be used to store anything from cutlery to kitchen appliances. When working with a small space, learn how to use every inch of storage space efficiently. Shallow drawers are usually placed just below the countertop and therefore should be used for easily accessible items such as cutlery, silverware, and cookware. Deeper drawers should be used to store larger items such as large bowls and kitchen utensils. Don’t be afraid to use shelf dividers and other organizing tools to maximize drawer space; for example, utility drawer inserts or pegboards can be used to make separate compartments inside the drawers for any variety of things.

Cabinets are much like drawers in that they come in different sizes and depths; one of the main differences is that they are not removable and have outward-hinged doors. Don’t dismiss cabinet doors as simply the object that keeps your items out in the open. In a small space, cabinet doors can become remarkable organizational tools that help minimize clutter within the cabinet. Doors can be hung with items like a small trash can, towel racks, and small wooden trays that can be used to hold many different kitchen items. Larger cabinets, such as those typically found under the sink, are often very spacious. Make the most of this space by employing one of the many pull-out kitchen accessories available, such as an under-the-sink pull-out cart that has the added bonus of being removable. A pull-out waste bin is essential for a small kitchen as it not only keeps waste out of sight but is also easily accessible.

Working in a small kitchen doesn’t have to automatically mean clutter. With a little creativity and a variety of organization accessories, a small space can be transformed into a beautifully styled and efficiently organized kitchen.