6 Secrets of Storage on a Small Kitchen from a Space Organizer

Small kitchen? Nothing fits? Eternal clutter? You just don't use it efficiently. It's not about square meters, but about knowing how to arrange everything properly. Professional space organizer Anastasia Maslenkova will share life hacks for your compact kitchen.

Anastasia Maslenkova

Free up the countertop

Yes, exactly, the clutter in the workspace seriously hinders order. Maximize the countertop, leaving only what's truly needed: a kettle, coffee machine, some kitchenware, and decoration. Now you'll want to create and enjoy.

Use 3D cabinets

I mean utilizing cabinets in all dimensions — height, length, and width. If there's no space to add another shelf for convenience, special inserts or wall-mounted shelves will come to the rescue. With them, even a corner cabinet can become functional.

Store vertically

Trust me, your routine won't be more comfortable than this. What can you store vertically? Arrange towels, cutting boards, lids from pots, baking trays this way. Now items are easy to take and put back in place. Storage becomes compact.

Repack grains

I don't insist, but this method works great. Especially in small kitchens. Repack grains into identical containers with tight lids, label them. Life will divide into BEFORE and AFTER, and you'll see how convenient it is to use. It's important to find containers of the right size and shape for your grains so they fit well on shelves. Besides grains, you can also move salt, sugar, flour, pasta, dried fruits, nuts, and cookies into separate containers.

Use the area above the table

Often there's an empty space on the wall next to the dining table. Why not add a shelf there? It's additional storage space. But for what? Store items you use right at the table. If you're working, place a notebook, pen, laptop, and documents in a box on the shelf. If your child is engaged in art, keep paints, pencils, and sketchbooks within reach. I'm sure you'll find a use for this area.

Surround yourself only with necessary items

Take stock of what's in your drawers and cabinets. What’s inside that box in the back? You don’t remember? Then it's not needed. Don't be afraid to part with items you never use. Say goodbye confidently if you haven’t used an item for a year. A small kitchen is about responsible use of things. You don't have unlimited cabinets, and every item should have its place and bring you benefit and/or joy.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, a place where it's warm and cozy. May your kitchen have order and beauty, effective and compact storage.