Kitchen storage solutions are just what urban dwellers need now in the last quarter of 2024. Living in a flat or apartment may mean remodels are unfortunately out of reach, and it can get really frustrating when you need to cook large family meals during the holidays in a tight kitchen.
I’m George Purton, and I’ve been in my own fair share of small kitchens as a chef and cookbook writer for many years. This post is going to list 7 of the most effective ideas I’ve seen in action in small kitchens that get BIG storage solutions.
Let’s dive into it!
For Compact Cabinets: Tension Shelves
Tension shelves are exactly what they sound like, shelves that you can put up with no nails, no adhesive, just tension.
You stretch out the shelves and tighten up the sides. Works great in cabinets and in corner spaces. I even pop off the removable flat shelving so I can use it as a hanging rack for kitchen towels.
Cheapest of Kitchen Storage Solutions: Door-mounted Organizers
Slap on a door-mounted organizer on a nearby door or even your cabinetry’s doors, and suddenly you’ve got a home for all those small bottles of condiments.
In a small apartment, kitchen counters are real estate you want to free up. These organizers keep those small things from eating up precious space that you can use for meal prep.
Best for Big Families: Clear Storage Containers
Everyone seems to be using clear storage containers nowadays, and it’s not just for their aesthetic appeal.
With clear containers, you can see what you’ve got at a glance, which means no more buying your second bag of flour because you forgot you had any. It also means you won’t be checking one container after another in search for last night’s leftovers.
Vertical Cabinet Dividers
Perfect for overhead cabinets, these make use of vertical space more efficiently. Whenever I stack up plates on overhead cabinets, I always notice that the top portions aren’t being used at all. We hardly stack things that high.
After putting up vertical cabinet dividers, I’m now able to store a pan, a lid, some chopping boards, and even stuff up some trays and charcuterie boards up there.
Foldable or Wheeled Islands
A kitchen island that appears when you need it and disappears when you don’t? That’s not magic, that’s smart design.
Wheeled or foldable kitchen islands offer extra prep space without permanently eating up your floor space. They’re especially handy when you only need that extra surface for big gatherings. Most days, you can simply tuck it away to one side, keeping your kitchen open and clutter-free.
Pegboard Wall Organizers
Do you still think pegboards are a bit unusual in kitchens? These versatile organizers are perfect for hanging everything from pots and pans to utensils and kitchen towels.
I’ve installed one right above my air fryer, so I’ve always got my tongs, silicone molds, and oven mitts within easy reach. You don’t even need to use nails to hang them up!
Hanging Kitchen Bins
With this in your kitchen, tidying up is practically effortless. No more bending down to toss out rubbish, and it’s big enough to handle even the largest meal preps.
Chef George’s Advice
An organized kitchen, even if small, creates a space that works for you. These kitchen storage solutions have helped me cook more efficiently and enjoy my cooking space while I’m working in it.
Think I missed any great ideas? Leave a comment or shoot me an email if you want me to check out a new kitchen storage hack.
