Small Kitchen Organization
Small Kitchen Organization Ideas That Free Up Counter Space
Most small kitchens are not short on space, they are short on vertical space being used. These ideas move things up, under and onto doors so the counter stays clear.
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Over the sink shelf
Turns the space above the sink into a shelf for soap, sponges and drying dishes.
The space above your sink is usually empty. An over the sink shelf takes the soap and sponge clutter off the counter.
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Cabinet door organizer
Uses the inside of cabinet doors for lids, cutting boards or foil and wrap.
The inside of a cabinet door is free storage. Hang lids or cutting boards there and the shelf behind them opens up.
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Two tier corner shelf
Doubles the usable height in deep corner cabinets and on counters.
Most cabinets waste half their height. A two tier shelf inside doubles what fits without buying another cabinet.
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Magnetic knife strip
Frees the counter from a knife block and keeps knives within reach.
A knife block takes a whole corner of counter. A magnetic strip on the wall gives it back.
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Pull out cabinet drawer
Brings the back of deep base cabinets to you so nothing gets lost.
If you have to kneel and dig in the back of a cabinet, a pull out drawer fixes it.
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Stackable can rack
Keeps cans visible and rolling forward instead of stacked and forgotten.
Cans stacked two deep get forgotten. A tiered can rack keeps every label visible.
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Rolling cart
Adds a mobile counter or storage that tucks into a gap next to the fridge.
That narrow gap next to the fridge fits a slim rolling cart for spices or oils.
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Hanging rail with hooks
Gets utensils and mugs off the counter and onto the wall.
A simple wall rail with hooks clears the utensil crock and the mug tree off your counter.