If you’ve ever had to work in a small space then you know how aggravating it can be, making every task seem like a burdensome chore. Small kitchens are particularly difficult to work in due to all the tasks that need to be completed from preparing meals to cleaning up after them. It can be incredibly irritating trying to open draws and doors, shuffle from stove to counter to sink and find space to lay it all out in a small kitchen.
In most cases, it is impractical or even impossible to physically enlarge a small kitchen. However, there are some great ways that more space can be made available simply by using your available space more efficiently. Here are some handy kitchen space-saving ideas that will help you open up your space so that you can get things done more easily while reducing stress.
Wheel It In – Rolling carts are extremely useful when you have limited kitchen space. Not only can they provide extra preparation surface, but they also normally contain two or more shelves for storage of required items. When not in use, rolling carts can be wheeled into a larger room or into a storage space.
Use Those Walls & Flat Surfaces – When kitchen floor space is limited, move to the walls for space-saving solutions. In between cabinets and appliances, an ample amount of unused space usually exists. Apply shelves and hooks to these vacant spots where things such as knives and utensils can not only be stored, but easily accessed when needed.
There is also a great deal of unused surface space on the ceiling and hiding under kitchen cabinets. Cookware racks can be applied to ceilings while cups, lighting fixtures and some types of appliances will fit nicely under cabinets.
Conquer Corners – Corners are other areas that normally rob small kitchens of space. You can take advantage of corners by utilizing bins and other items designed to fit into them, or by building corner nooks in which to place a microwave, canisters, or cook books. A revolving door that displays a lazy Susan is perfect for under counter corner spaces as are pull out, one piece corner drawers.
Build an Island – Sometimes, small kitchens are designed in such a way that they have a good amount of unused center floor space. If this is the case in your situation, consider adding an island for food preparation and even dining. You may have to maneuver around the island to complete other tasks, but the amount of extra work and storage space may be well worth it.
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