No matter how big your kitchen might be, there always seems to be a lack of storage space. Counters start to fill up quickly with every trip to the grocery store, and appliances like toasters and blenders eat up what little room is left. Thankfully, the situation is not as dire as it might seem. A little creativity, some elbow grease and a few perfectly placed storage and organization products can give you back the counter space your kitchen deserves. We might be best known in Austin and San Antonio for our Murphy Beds, but we can give closets and kitchens a major space makeover, too. These tips are a great place to start.
1. Look Up! Use the Ceiling for Storage
Even when you think your kitchen is stuffed to capacity and couldn’t possibly fit another item, you might be surprised to discover a whole area that is not being utilized at all. Look up and you’ll see the ceiling, which happens to be a great way to maximize kitchen space. Mount a metal rack to hang pots and pans, or just hang baskets that can store lighter items like plastic dishware or kitchen towels.
2. Try a Fold-Down or Pull-Out Surface for Extra Space
Even if you don’t think there’s any way to add counter space to a small kitchen, a pull-out or fold-down surface could be the answer. There is always room for a flat surface that pulls down and serves as a makeshift table, and a pull-out surface can be the perfect place for food preparation. When you’re done, fold them up and keep them out of sight.
3. Utilize Corners with a Lazy Susan
Corners are almost always underutilized in the home. With a corner lazy Susan, you can start to reclaim that unused space in the kitchen. Instead of hiding things in the corners of the cabinets, swing the shelving around to keep things in plain view.
4. Add a Cutting Board over Your Sink
If you are short on kitchen space and you prepare a lot of food at home, then think about investing in a cutting board that fits over the sink. You’ll instantly give yourself more counter space to work with, and you can remove it in seconds when you need to use the sink.
5. Drawer and Shelf Dividers Keep Things Tidy
Drawers get cluttered over time, and you may struggle to find things. When that happens, you might be tempted to keep often-used items on the counter, which only makes the clutter worse. Try drawer dividers to make things easy to find even when they aren’t sitting out on the counter.
At More Space Place, we know a thing or two about working with small spaces, and these tips can definitely help. No matter how big or small your kitchen is, these five suggestions can help you maximize the counter space in your home. To get even more idea, give a call or come into one of our showrooms.
