Top 5 Storage Hacks For Small Kitchens

With ample storage, you can easily access your cookware, utensils, and ingredients, making meal preparation and cooking more efficient. It also prevents clutter and promotes cleanliness, essential for a healthy and hygienic kitchen environment.

We've put together five storage hacks for smaller kitchens:

• Use the inside cabinet and pantry doors to hang storage solutions such as spice racks, utensil holders or cutting boards - you can even get small bins which hang inside the door, keeping your rubbish out of sight and saving space from a bulky bin standing in your kitchen.

• Install floating shelves to maximise vertical space and display decorative items or frequently used kitchen tools. Floating shelves are a great addition to kitchens because they provide extra storage room without wasting valuable floor space.

• Tension rods are good to use in small kitchens because they can be easily installed without drilling holes and effectively maximise vertical storage space. Adding tension rods under shelves or cabinets allows you to hang utensils, pans and tea towels, freeing up valuable counter and cabinet space.

• Magnetic strips are a popular storage option for kitchen knives because they allow for easy access and visibility of the knives, keeping them out of the way and reducing clutter on countertops. Additionally, magnetic strips can help protect the blades of the knives by keeping them from coming into contact with other utensils or surfaces.

• Consider investing in stackable or collapsible storage containers to save space and organise food and dry goods in your fridge and cabinets. Containers are great for kitchen storage because they help you save space on worktops and cupboards by allowing you to stack them on top of each other instead of bulky packaging. They're also a great way to keep food fresher for longer and avoid spills. TikTok has some great tips on stocking your fridge in an organised manner and utilising storage solutions for your small kitchen.

If you're looking to store larger and bulkier items, whether kitchen furniture or appliances that don't get used frequently, renting a small storage unit can be handy and save you some precious room in a small kitchen area.

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