When you don’t have much storage and kitchen space, make every inch work extra hard.
Be Narrow-Minded
The skinny space between your fridge and the wall is prime real estate for storing canned goods (and a cute chevron surprise never hurts).
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Utilize Baskets
Easy-to-grab bins are great for corralling goodies on the tippy-top shelf.
Regain Sink Space
Get wet sponges and scrubbers off your countertop by placing them in desk organizers hung on the side of nearby cabinets (an ever-underutilized space).
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Hang Out
Breaking: Your shelves have two surfaces perfect for storing kitchen clutter. Place tins and bins on top, and hang mason jars filled with nuts, seeds, and spices underneath.
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Conceal and Contain
If a bloated pile of grocery store bags is taking over your cabinet space, stuff them into empty tissue boxes for a handy, compact solution.
Go Vertical
Here, a small shipping pallet offers the perfect foundation for shelves for small bottles, hooks for spoons and cups, and a metallic strip for knives.
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Show Boxes the Door
Get plastic wrap and aluminum foil out of the way by stowing them in a well-hidden magazine file.
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Build a Better Bench
A breakfast nook bench takes up less space than dining chairs, and works double-duty with storage under the seats.
Try a Tilt
Confused by fake drawer fronts under your sink? Take back that space with clever hardware that creates a secret spot for sponges.
Get the tutorial at Domestically Speaking »
Reposition Pot Lids
Due to their awkwardly shaped handles, lids can comandeer a cabinet. Get them out of the way by outfitting a drawer with a tension rod that holds them vertically in place.
See more at the Complete Guide to Imperfect Homemaking »
Remember the Toe Kick
We see you hiding under those cabinets, extra storage space! This clever IKEA hack proves that even tiny kitchens have room for a bevy of cake pans or baking dishes.