Unfortunately, whether due to availability or budget, some of us have to move into smaller spaces. From mere one-bedrooms to sensible studios, it is important to, at the end of the day, to make the most out of what we have. Small apartments can only offer small kitchen spaces. However, there is no reason to keep it small. With a few key organizational tools and tips, you can make your tiny kitchen into an open oasis that never feels suffocating.
Choose kitchen gadgets that conserve space. A few of these popular and handy items include
over the sink dish rack, a smaller or foldable kettle, stackable measuring cups, and cabinet inserts or under shelf baskets. When you save a few inches of space with every item, it really adds up. And, especially if you have cabinets, you can make the most of this space with under shelf baskets and other stackable options. You may also invest in a kitchen cart, due to its additional storage space and it can easily be pushed to the side to create more room. Other space saving kitchen solutions include 2 to 3 tier organizers, for counters and cabinets, as well as wall racks for additional storage.
Who says you can’t use the top of the fridge for storage space? If you do it right, no one can say that it’s wrong. If you have a small kitchen but a few feet of space at the top of the fridge, that is automatic storage. From freely placing items on the fridge to place a multi-tier organizer on top to store items, don’t let this storage space go to waste because of someone else’s opinion. Additionally, if you have vertical space on either side of your fridge, take advantage of it with thin, tall shelving.
Take advantage of your kitchen’s backsplash. Use a magnetic knife board, attaching floating shelves for spices above the stoves, and wall racks to hold onto cooking utensils. When well-organized, it looks far from crowded. If your kitchen has cabinets or spare wall space, install wall plate or mug racks to store oversized items that take up precious cabinet or counter space.
When you’ve chosen one of the beautiful and affordable studio apartments for rent in Rittenhouse Square, you need to learn how to take advantage of every square inch of living space. With these handy kitchen tips, your tiny kitchen corner can be transformed into a cooking oasis.
