How to Maximize a Small Cabinet Space
If you are confronted with small cabinet space, there are a number of solutions you can employ to fully utilize every inch of space that you have. Unless you plan on expanding or remodeling, there is little you can do to increase the amount of cabinet storage, yet there are some methods you can use to make the most of what you do have. The most important starting point is organization. If your cabinet areas have effective storage solutions and you have eliminated all clutter, then you will have a much more efficient working space. Does this Spark an idea?
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Start by removing all items from your cabinets and taking them to another room. This will allow you to fully visualize the space and see what items will work best in them before you start rearranging. Make sure you only have the essentials in your limited cabinet space.
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Remove items that you no longer need to free up extra space. If there are any items that have not been used in the last six months, then store them somewhere else, donate them to charity, or have a yard sale.
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Decide which items you use most often and bring those back into the room. Place these into the cabinet that is easiest to reach.
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Use the space above cabinets for storage. Purchase baskets and store smaller items such as cookbooks or linens that you may not need regularly.
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Use stemware holders under your cabinets. Not only will this look attractive but will free up extra storage space.
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Use the inside of your cabinet door for storage. There are pieces you can purchase to enable you to store items like tin foil and spices.
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Purchase a variety of shelving systems for your cabinets. Stacking your items greatly increases your storage space. Everyday items such as china, glassware, and dishes can be placed on wire storage shelves in your cabinets. They not only increase your storage capacity, but they organize the contents more efficiently. You can buy a huge variety of these at most big hardware stores. They are particularly useful for storing bulky pots and pans. Tins, bottles, and herbs can be placed on step-style shelves which enable you to see the contents of your cabinets at a quick glance.
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Install pull-out shelving on lower cabinets to increase storage. These are easy to mount and a great storage solution; especially for larger cookware. These are especially effective in corner cabinets where there is normally a lot of wasted space, due to the awkward angles.
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Tips & Warnings
Try using a wire basket drawer system under your kitchen sink. Frequently this area of storage is underutilized and can be put to better use.
Put some items previously from your cabinets onto your counter tops. Some attractive items like storage jars will do well on your counter and not take up valuable space.
Try using Lazy Susans to make the most of any difficult cabinet spaces.
