UPDATE: I am not longer getting that house, but these tips are still ones I want to try when I find one!
So while I can't start on anything yet (you aren't supposed to spend money while under contract plus I don't have keys yet so I can't get measurements) I've already begun pinning projects to help with small kitchens. For some reason all the pinning is actually easing my stress levels-probably because I'm just getting so excited!
2. I think these slide-out cabinet organizers for under the sink are a brilliant way to keep everything tidy and accessible under there, don't you? I'm not 100% sure I have the woodworking or carpentry skills to do this one though...
3. Another fabulous idea is to utilize the space above kitchen cabinets and I love the idea of putting wine up there, but instead of buying one, I'd totally try this DIY wine rack instead.
4. I've seen a few different versions of this, but hanging measuring spoons inside your cabinet definitely saves drawer space. You can also add nifty vinyl conversions to your measuring cup cupboard for an easy chart to refer to when cooking or baking.
5. This is another that I'm not sure I possess the skills for, but a hidden slide-out knife drawer? I'd love to get my knife block off the counter!
6. I have a pretty spinning spice rack I intend to keep, so while I love these fancy magnetic spice rack options, I still don't know what to do with some of my other oddly shaped bottles. This super easy and inexpensive magnetic spice holder option looks like a great way to store them without stealing space from my cupboard. Goodness, you can even make a magnetic spice rack inside the cupboard!
7. Adding a Lazy Susan to your fridge seems like a no-brainer. I mean check out this Fridge Butler.
8. In case I can't pull off the knife drawer, I'm probably going to make a magnetic knife strip. I'm not entirely sure I can pull off this lovely rainbow wood magnetic knife strip, but I'm feeling like I could do something similar... With maybe fabric that's removable for washing?
9. When in doubt, defer to Martha Stewart. Always. Easy-peasy add some tension rods to a cupboard to separate boards and pans. Even more simple? Re-purpose a desk organizer to sort those cutting boards and shallow pans.
10. Along the office-supply line, re-purpose some CD organizers to hold Tupperware lids. I mean what else do you use them for?
11. Put your garbage bags on a roll under the sink. Out of the way and easy to access!
12. I was already thinking I'd need to use a hanging rack to store pots and pans since I wont have space for them otherwise, why not save some money and make a pot rack out of a bicycle wheel? Brilliant!
13. The new house doesn't have a fridge, meaning I need to find one quick, and I'm not sure I can afford a really nice one off the bat. There was some talk of my brother buying a new fridge and giving me his old one, and at first I was like "Ew, it's white and all my other appliances are black!" (I know, I know, beggars can't be choosers), but now I think I'll paint the fridge with chalkboard paint and love it! It'll basically match, plus it'll be a lot of fun.
14. Another great use for the inside of your cupboards-use a curtain or towel rod to store pot lids! Genius!
15. Okay, this wall attached picture table is to die for-but soooo expensive. I mean if you can afford it, go for it, but I can't. It looks like wall art until you fold it out to use it as a table. Seriously, why didn't I think of this? I honestly think this could be made pretty easily with the tools and hinges... Or you could pick up one of these cute fold out desks and just put a picture on the bottom of it.
Have any tips for a future small kitchen owner?
The best part about a small kitchen is having less to clean!
ReplyDeleteThese are all really great ideas! I need to use some of these tricks to get more organized in my tiny kitchen.
ReplyDeleteVery cute kitchen and great ideas. My last house had no pantry and I converted a small coat closet into one. It was amazing! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very good point!
ReplyDeleteSeriously! I think some of these would work great in big kitchens even.
ReplyDeleteThat makes sense! I know I have a big laundry room attached to the kitchen, so there's a chance I can make a pantry in there too. I'm also thinking of putting a hutch in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI love the pull out pantry! We have considered doing something similar!
ReplyDeleteTake your time and don't get too overwhelmed!! you might move in and find you don't need this! I had so many dreams but until I lived there I couldn't tell what I actually "Needed" to do
ReplyDeleteYeah, a lot will depend on what I can actually do with that space. I just know that my current apartment has a TON of space, so trying to consolidate into what it has now will be rough.
ReplyDeleteIt seems so great, it's hidden when you don't need it, but holds a few things you don't have a cupboard for!
ReplyDeleteThese are such cool ideas! I've got a medium-sized kitchen and I think so many of these would help me too!
ReplyDeleteI agree! I think a lot of these are applicable to any size kitchen that just needs a little extra organization.
ReplyDeleteI love your cabinets! We have a small kitchen and we are always thinking of ways to maximize the space.
ReplyDeleteCool! I love it. Be sure to invest in a step stool or one of those two step ladders. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I've needed step stool for a long time-basially ever since Josh moved out. I'm so dang short!
ReplyDeleteI love all of these. I'm going to have to steal some for myself. I have a great kitchen, but the cabinet space is just so funky.
ReplyDeleteI've got an idea for that picture table! I don't know if you have an Ikea around you, but I got this great wall mounted table for like $40. You could mod-podge a picture(s) onto it, then seal it with a resin coating and it'll look fab! Now I want to do that to mine!
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80091713/
Congratulations! Your cabinets are really pretty. I've never had big kitchens, so I've grown to love clever ideas for storing/working in a smaller kitchen. These are great!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I do like the cabinets they put in, they redid most of the kitchen there.
ReplyDeleteThank you, they chose well when putting them in. :)
ReplyDeleteI know. XOXOX
ReplyDeleteHaha, so when looking at houses we looked at one by State Street and the people who'd flipped the house put the cabinets so they were all the way up against the ceiling-which who does that? Seriously I couldn't even reach the bottom shelf. The bottom shelf in that house was the same height as the top shelf in my apartment!
ReplyDeleteOMG! This reminds me how there is literally SO MUCH I want to do to my kitchen!!! I think you have a great start. I love your cabinets as well!!!!
ReplyDeleteLet me know how your DIY projects go. good luck, I love your cabinets by the way!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I will. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! There's always so much... But it's kind of fun planning it too.
ReplyDeleteLove the Pull Out Pantry. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a Lazy Susan for fridges before but it's a great idea! I like the cupboard door blackboard too.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved that towel rod for the lids idea! So great!
ReplyDeleteMy kitchen is teeny tiny and square. I really want a grown up kitchen one day with one of those centre islands, maybe then I would be a bit more adventurous with food! x
ReplyDeleteIt makes so much sense doesn't it? I do too!
ReplyDeleteThat's great!
ReplyDeleteWouldn't that be lovely? A great kitchen is one of those things we dream about... lol
ReplyDeleteI would love to try these too! I need a serious kitchen organization system put in!
ReplyDeleteI have a fairly large kitchen and I would still love to do all of these things. Organization soothes my soul.
ReplyDeleteI love the space-saving ideas! We have always lived in tiny apartments and the kitchens were about 5' by 5'! I could have used some of those ideas! (We bought a house with a nice, spacey kitchen!)
ReplyDeleteBlood great ideas I only have a small kitchen and I like these ideas a lot.
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