Discover 10 clever small kitchen storage ideas to make the most of your space and improve organization. Practical, real-life solutions that work in small and large kitchens alike.
It’s no secret that the kitchen in our current house isn’t my dream kitchen. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to be grumpy about it.;) My goal is to make it the best little kitchen it can be — and she really does work hard for us!
Over the years (and after organizing, reorganizing, and organizing again), I’ve searched high and low for storage solutions that make the most of every inch ~ ideas that work in both small and large kitchens.
Today I’m sharing some of the cleverest kitchen storage ideas I’ve found, some of which I use in my own home.
See Some of These Ideas in My Own Small Kitchen!
Before we dive into the ideas, here’s a quick look at how I’ve made our small kitchen work, including a few of these storage solutions in real life.
Small Kitchen Storage Ideas to Maximize Cabinets & Shelves
1. Corral a toppling tower of baking sheets with a vertical organizer.
This is one of the most brilliant ideas I’ve come across. Do you know what that metal rack is? ~ An office envelope paper sorter!
{source: two twenty one}
2. Install slide-out shelves for ease of use.
DIY shelves with pull-out sliders are a wonderful, efficient way to use space. We, in fact, used this idea to install something similar that turned a cupboard into a pantry, and we have since converted a few more lower cupboards into pull-out shelves. They’re a lifesaver!
It works so well, and we no longer have to stand on our heads to find the ketchup.;)
Source: The Navage Patch
3. Hang a towel bar on the side of a cupboard.
By adding small “s” hooks, this organizing solution does double duty and can hold far more than just towels!
{Source; Design, Dining, & Diapers}
4. Make use of the dead space above the cupboards by adding scale-appropriate storage containers.
These rustic wooden bins fit in perfectly with this modern farmhouse kitchen design. They’re both pretty and practical.
Source: Taryn Whiteaker
5. Use narrow spaces for creative solutions.
Clever kitchen designs can turn even the smallest space into something useful. This slide-out unit is the perfect place to hang towels and store cleaning supplies beside the sink.
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5. Make the most of the height of your cupboard shelves by layering in extra shelves, bins, and hooks.
Mug hooks, small containers with lids, and a metal plate rack help make this narrow beverage cupboard function so well.
Source: House Beautiful
6. Organize cleaning supplies in baskets under the kitchen sink.
I’m not going to lie. Under the sink is my least favorite cabinet in the kitchen. But the girls at Classy Clutter inspired me to see it as a place that could be clean, pretty, and useful!
Source: Classy Clutter
Clever kitchen storage that also doubles as decor!
Don’t underestimate the power of pretty containers that are also practical. Here are some ideas for decor that doubles as storage.
1. Store often-used utensils in pretty containers on the counter.
I just love this DIY utensil caddy that Craftberry Bush made!
Source: Craftberry Bush
2. Open shelving is a great opportunity for a drink station with pretty storage containers.
Pretty jars and baskets can hold coffee, tea, and hot chocolate mix. The shelves can also be the perfect place to display your well-used and well-loved mugs.
Source: Happy Happy Nester
We removed a cupboard in our tiny kitchen and made an open shelf coffee station. It makes the kitchen seem larger!
3. Use clever storage solutions designed to hang on the wall.
A hanging caddy on a rail makes great use of the space above the countertop.
Shop Some of My Favorite Kitchen Storage Finds
If you’re looking for practical, tried-and-true storage solutions, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite kitchen organization finds in this post: ideas for small kitchen storage . It includes some nifty ideas for spices and storage on the back of cupboard doors.
For more ideas for small kitchen organization, check these out:
- Organize small kitchen cupboards like a pro!
- Turn an ordinary cupboard into a pantry for a small kitchen
- Under kitchen sink organization ideas
- How to Make Packing Tape Labels for Kitchen Organization
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