1. Over The Sink Shelf
This is one of the easiest ways to get clutter off the counter, especially in a small space. It is designed to avoid the faucet and is a great way to store everyday items you may need, which of course frees up counter space for food prep etc.
You can get these tall racks that actually sit over the sink and are not only great for drying dishes but can also be used to store them. This will get many things off your limited counter space by using the space behind the sink. Who would have though of this? This is such a cool storage idea and looks good and stylish!
3. Using More Vertical Space with Chic Counter Shelves
You can get stacking shelves from the dollar store or you can also invest in the stainless steel look of shelves like these that are not only functional but good looking!
For under 25 bucks you can have the stainless steel modern look that can store a lot of supplies neatly on the shelves and under them.
4. Get Awkward Appliances Off the Counter
The worst offenders are the small appliances. Things like the coffee makers and the coffee pot can take up huge space. There are ways to deal with this, and one of the best ways (beside's giving up your toast or coffee!) is to use the space under the upper cabinets. I was pleasantly surprised by what you can get.
5. Add Shelves to the Shelves
Another option is to add under cabinet shelves to house those little things that take up so much room in the cabinets. By using the vertical space under the shelves in your cabinets you can store things without stacking them on top of one another.
6. Under Sink Storage Around Plumbing
Many people, including me, don't tend to utilize the storage under the sink in the kitchen. With dishwashers, double sinks, and trash compactors, under the sink can be a mess of plumbing, and therefore cleaners tend to sit on the bottom of the cabinet.
These shelves work around the plumbing, and this way you can use the vertical space well as you can see in the picture. It doesn't have to be cleaners, it can be anything you need to get off your counter but still have easy access to.
7. Can Rack Organizer
Next place to really get organized to create more space is the food storage, in particular, canned goods.
If your shelves are taken up with canned goods, then storing them in a more useful way will not only make it easier to find what you want, but will give you more space for other items.
This is a very popular item, and you can totally organize your can storage and at the same time see just what is in the cupboard and not have them work their way to the back (like mine!) I found cans on moving day I didn't know I had!
The better organize the cabinets you have are, the less things that have to sit on the counter, creating more room.
8. Magnetic Fridge Organizer
This one is super cool. Using the side of the refrigerator for storage of spices, paper towels and more. If you have the side of your fridge exposed as in the picture, this rack has heavy duty magnets to hold it in place.
As you can see in the picture, this will store quite a few things that might be hanging around your counter top, especially paper towels.
9. Microwave Rack and Storage
If like many people, including me, your microwave oven takes up space on your counter, then instead of piling things on top of it, why not add some shelves? This is a great way to use the space over the microwave in a more organized fashion!
10. Over Cabinet Door Organizer
If you have any cabinets, then using the doors is another awesome storage spot. You can store hard to stack things like baking trays, cutting boards and muffin tins.
This rack doesn't cause any damage to the doors, as it simply slips over the top. The trick is to utilize as much cabinet space as you can in an organized fashion so that the counter top remains clear.
A cluttered counter space makes it hard to do food preparation. If you look closely at the things you need daily and come up with storage solutions, then you can make a small space work with very little investment of money.
I Hope the 10 Ideas Above Have Inspired You To Find that Extra Space in a Stylish Manner in Your Small Kitchen
If you implemented even half of the above ideas, you would be able to store a lot of kitchen supplies and in such a way that it is off the counter and easy to find.
In a small space you have to get creative with every square inch. I hope I have inspired you to take a second look at your small kitchen and get organized for good!
Make your small kitchen an enjoyable space!
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