Having a small kitchen can make it difficult to keep clutter away, but it can be done with careful planning and some imagination. If you live in a condo or a smaller home in Atlanta and have limited kitchen space, these kitchen remodeling tips can help you add storage so you can minimize clutter.
1. Add thin and tall storage
In a small kitchen, every available space counts, and one of the best ways to utilize a small space is with vertical shelving. This allows you to have several shelves where you can keep a variety of items, including food, utensils, small appliances, and more. A pull out larder can maximize the use of vertical space even further. The pull out function and wide open display make it easy to find and access the things you need.
2. Replace cabinets with drawers
Instead of cabinets, consider using drawers. Drawers allow a more efficient use of precious space and they can be designed to suit different purposes. They can also help in making your kitchen more organized as they can compartmentalize items according to their use. For example, if you intend to store pots and pans, a deep drawer will be perfect. For keeping dishes and utensils, shallow drawers would be ideal.
3. Organize with internal storage solutions
Organizing your drawers and cabinets is essential to a functional and uncluttered kitchen. Make the most out of the space by using internal storage solutions, such as racks that swing open when the cabinet door is opened, or drawer dividers that allow you to store different items in one compartment. Baskets may work as drawer or cabinet organizers as well. They can also function as additional storage that may be placed in such places as on top of cupboards or wall cabinets.
4. Add a small island
A kitchen island packs plenty of functions that can make your kitchen more efficient and better organized. It’s not only a place to prepare food or wash the dishes; it can also function as a storage area. You can add drawers, shelves, or cabinets at the center or at one or both ends of the island. A small refrigerator may also be added at one end, or you can install an appliance garage to hide small items, such as a blender or a microwave.
A portable kitchen island — or one with wheels — gives you plenty of versatility as you can move it around if needed.
5. Install open shelving or pegboards
If you have a vacant wall, make the most of the space by adding open shelves or pegboards. These give your kitchen a contemporary look while making it look spacious. They’re also an easy way to add space to store or organize kitchen items, such as pots and pans, cooking implements, small appliances, and so on.
6. Add toe kick drawers
Toe kick drawers are another space maximizing solution, adding storage in what normally would be unused space. As they’re thin and flat, they are unobtrusive and will not distract from your kitchen’s design.
Don’t let limited space stop you from having the kitchen of your dreams. Ask your kitchen remodeling experts for more ideas on how to maximize storage for a neat and uncluttered space.
Sources:
Small Kitchen Storage Ideas – 28 Clever Ways to Optimize Space, HomesAndGardens.com
9 Brilliant Simple Ways to Add Storage to Your Small Kitchen, 21Oak.com
