17 Proven Space-Saving Tips for Small Kitchens

In a small kitchen, every inch counts. While spacious layouts are a luxury few can afford, proven storage solutions make all the difference.

Discover 17 genius tips to save space in a small kitchen. Watch:

Contents

• 1. Use metal shelves to double your storage space
• 2. Do like in the supermarket
• 3. Use tea bag storage
• 4. Add "drawers" to deep cabinets
• 5. Store your pans vertically
• 6. Use removable bins in a deep drawer to store your fruits and vegetables
• 7. Use a magnetic bar to store your knives
• 8. Store your pots and utensils right above your stove
• 9. Use a sliding shelf to save space
• 10. Use a kitchen island with storage
• 11. Use metal baskets to store bottles above your cupboards
• 12. Save space around your sink
• 13. Hang glass jars under the shelves
• 14. Use the forgotten spaces on the sides of your cupboards
• 15. Use a corner bench seat to save space
• 16. Use your cupboard doors to hang your kitchen utensils
• 17. Use angled storage under the sink

1. Use metal shelves to double your storage space

Install wire metal shelves in your cabinets to double storage capacity instantly. This reliable approach provides extra room for dishes and everyday essentials.

2. Do like in the supermarket

Organize your pantry supermarket-style using the "first in, first out" rule: place new items behind opened ones. Add rolling wooden bins, clear labels, and transparent containers for effortless organization and no waste.

3. Use tea bag storage

For tea enthusiasts with overflowing drawers, a dedicated tea organizer keeps bags tidy and frees up space efficiently.

4. Add "drawers" to deep cabinets

Maximize deep cabinets with pull-out plastic bins for table linens like placemats, napkins, or holiday runners. Open-top design ensures quick, frustration-free access.

5. Store your pans vertically

Avoid stacking chaos and clanging by storing pots and pans vertically. Stack lids, cutting boards, and baking sheets horizontally for compact, quiet organization.

6. Use removable bins in a deep drawer to store your fruits and vegetables

Keep counters clear by using removable bins in deep drawers for unrefrigerated fruits and vegetables.

7. Use a magnetic bar to store your knives

Ditch bulky knife blocks for a wall-mounted magnetic strip. It saves counter space while keeping knives and metal utensils secure and accessible.

8. Store your pots and utensils right above your stove

Hang pots and cooking utensils directly above the stove for everything you need at your fingertips.

9. Use a sliding shelf to save space

Transform the narrow gap between your fridge and wall into prime storage with a slim sliding shelf for cans and spices.

10. Use a kitchen island with storage

This versatile kitchen island looks sleek from the front but reveals generous storage from behind—ideal for any essentials.

11. Use metal baskets to store bottles above your cupboards

Wire baskets mounted above cabinets are perfect for upright bottle storage, reclaiming valuable space.

12. Save space around your sink

Hang desk organizers from underutilized cabinet sides to store sponges and brushes neatly.

13. Hang glass jars under the shelves

Leverage both shelf surfaces: cans on top, hanging glass jars underneath for nuts, seeds, or spices.

14. Use the forgotten spaces on the sides of your cupboards

Capitalize on cabinet sides to hang bulky items like colanders and cutting boards—pure vertical efficiency.

15. Use a corner bench seat to save space

A corner bench occupies less floor space than chairs and includes hidden under-seat storage.

16. Use your cupboard doors to hang your kitchen utensils

Mount hooks inside cabinet doors for frequently used utensils, freeing crowded drawers.

17. Use angled storage under the sink

Behind sink cabinet doors, install angled pull-outs for sponges and cleaning supplies—smart use of awkward space.