It often seems almost impossible to be able to fit every single item you could possibly need into your kitchen, especially if you have a smaller one to work with. This can result in you feeling challenged and unsure of exactly how this will work, and how you can go about making sure everything fits without making the room look cluttered and messy. The best thing for any kitchen no matter what size is to be space savvy, look at what you have to work with and make the most of it. It’s so easy to create simple space saving solutions that will make a huge impact on the functionality and look of your kitchen. So, to stop you worrying about which pots you may have to sacrifice in order to keep your kitchen neat and tidy, here are a few secrets into how you can utilise your space and keep all of the items you could possibly need to keep in your kitchen.
With a small kitchen, it’s key to think about what features may need to be considered when it comes to their size. For example, keeping your appliances smaller will make a difference in the rooms overall look. Having large appliances in a small kitchen can often create an over-crowded feel and make the room feel much smaller than it is. Introducing a smaller oven, or even placing items such as your dishwasher and washing machine behind the kitchen cupboard doors will help the room look neat and tidy, and the units will flow nicely together. Similarly, you may want to purchase a smaller toaster and kettle, along with microwave and other items, as it’s not always necessary to have large appliances, especially if you don’t really need them to be that big.
Every kitchen needs a good, strong storage set-up that will work well for the style and be practical for everyday use. There’s nothing worse than having something stored at the very back of a cupboard behind lots of different pots and pans, when you need it to hand quickly. Sort your cupboards and drawers out properly and give everything a space of its own. Dedicating specific spaces to specific items will enable you to use the kitchen smoothly and for it to be easy for you to do your cooking. There are many new storage ideas for inside the cupboards and drawers, such as dividers, hanging rails for the inside of the cupboard door, spin plates to help you keep things stored neatly yet have easy access to a whole range of items and so on. You could even look at storing your bin inside one of your cupboards, perhaps under the sink, as this will create additional floor space and create a larger feel to the room.
There are so many ways in which you can store your utensils, even if you run out of drawer space. Hanging your utensils neatly on walls or above the oven has never been trendier, with so many stylish poles and hooks to choose from, it’s a way of not only saving space, but also adding character to your kitchen. From hooks for your utensils, to small racks for your herb jars, you can create beautiful little arrangements without making the kitchen look cluttered or too much. If you’re not a fan of hanging your utensils on the wall however, you could always look at investing in a beautiful jug or holder for them to sit neatly on your worktop, again saving drawer space but also having them close to hand and neat. Another great way of saving space, especially when you have little worktop space to work with, is to invest in some stylish boards that can be positioned over the top of your cooker or hobs. This provides additional space for you to prepare food or even just place items until they’re needed. This kind of space saving is really cost effective too, as you’re not having to invest in additional units, just simply placing some boards alongside your current worktops.
From a dining perspective, there are a few ways in which you can tackle having enough space to relax and eat your food, without taking up ¾ of the kitchen floor space. If you have a small area of worktop space available, why not add some bar stools which will then provide you with a breakfast bar dining area. Similarly, if your family is smaller or you only have a handful of people to accommodate for, you could look to investing in a small, stylish table set with chairs that tuck right under, this way your kitchen space is not used up yet you have plenty of space for when it comes to sitting down, relaxing and enjoying your meals.