These 4 Ways Will Help You Save Space in Your Small Kitchen

With increasing population, space to live is decreasing. It has become a challenge for us lead a great life in metro cities. How are you supposed to use your oven when it’s doubling as a shoe rack?! But seriously, city folks (or anyone who’s living with a tight kitchen) must get creative with their space, and these small kitchen ideas will help ease the pain of spending top dollar for a kitchen that is smaller than a suburban bathroom.

# Avoid Wall Artwork

Small kitchens means limited cabinet space, but they all have walls. Instead of covering them with art, use that prime kitchen real estate for something more functional. Install a magnetic knife holder on the wall to free up valuable cabinet space.

# Keep Counted Crockery

The thought of buying in bulk is laughable for those with minimal kitchen space. Even purchasing an item you already have can cause major space anxiety (buying a third rice wine vinegar is the worst). To avoid overbuying, keep track of the items in your kitchen. Transfer everything into clear plastic containers so you can clearly see what you have and make the most of the limited space.

# Clear the clutter

Ask any city dweller who likes to cook if they would rather have counter space or a doorman, and the answer will almost always be counter space. Cluttering that precious counter space with bulky appliances is a tiny kitchen no-no. Rather than buying humongous blenders and fancy coffee makers, choose smaller and storable options, like an immersion blender or a French press. Both still do the trick and are light enough to be stored on a homemade shelf, or shoved into a drawer.

# Remove Unwanted Gadgets

My mom was a great home cook, and she didn’t have an Instant Pot, spiralizer, ice cream maker, or an indoor grill—gasp! Somehow, she delivered a home-cooked meal every night with three things—a good knife, a cutting board, and a great skillet. To clear up space, survey your kitchen gadgets and ask yourself if you’ve used them in the past six months. If the answer is no, then it may be time to find them a better home. The one exception to this rule is the Crock-Pot—never throw away a slow cooker.