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6 Genius Kitchen Storage Ideas
No pantry, small kitchen, cabinet shortage ... whatever your storage or organising dilemma, one of these ideas can help
Even the tidiest kitchen needs a little organisational inspiration from time to time. Go beyond basic decluttering this year and give your cooking space an extra boost of streamlined style. Whether you lack pantry space or can’t find a spot to store the dishes, Houzz has you covered. Take a look at these clever storage ideas – one may just help your kitchen run a bit more smoothly.
2. Easy DIY mason jar storage
Stuck with upper cabinets but still don’t have enough room for pantry items? Heather Anderson came up with a simple storage idea using her handy supply of mason jars. Each jar hangs from its own cap, screwed into the bottom of the cabinet.
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Stuck with upper cabinets but still don’t have enough room for pantry items? Heather Anderson came up with a simple storage idea using her handy supply of mason jars. Each jar hangs from its own cap, screwed into the bottom of the cabinet.
Check out these must-haves in a small kitchen
3. Ultimate storage solution for your measuring cups
Measuring cups and spoons always seem to be buried at the bottom of a drawer, unattached from one another and drifting in kitchen chaos, right when you need them most. Beckie Farrant came up with this cute and clever idea: Paint sticks, hooks, and vinyl lettering keep everything right where she can find it and make converting measurements easy too.
Measuring cups and spoons always seem to be buried at the bottom of a drawer, unattached from one another and drifting in kitchen chaos, right when you need them most. Beckie Farrant came up with this cute and clever idea: Paint sticks, hooks, and vinyl lettering keep everything right where she can find it and make converting measurements easy too.
4. Customisable dish drawer
Deep drawers can store more than just food items. This handy customisable pegboard allows drawers to store piles of dishes – without them running the risk of toppling over or sliding around.
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Deep drawers can store more than just food items. This handy customisable pegboard allows drawers to store piles of dishes – without them running the risk of toppling over or sliding around.
Take a look at these kitchen drawer designs
5. Clear some counter space
Small appliances can take up a lot of counter space, but it isn’t easy finding a good storage solution – particularly for items that get a lot of use. Countertop built-ins can save a lot of space and hassle. This clever built-in slides a toaster in and out of place without the need to unplug it or move it from cupboard to counter.
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Small appliances can take up a lot of counter space, but it isn’t easy finding a good storage solution – particularly for items that get a lot of use. Countertop built-ins can save a lot of space and hassle. This clever built-in slides a toaster in and out of place without the need to unplug it or move it from cupboard to counter.
Learn about the most popular kitchen countertop materials
6. DIY pot rack
Kitchen organisation on a budget? Count me in. This Houzz user made some simple but effective storage out of a thrift store shelf and brackets, and a piece of copper tubing from the hardware store. Simple S-hooks hang utensils right at hand.
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Kitchen organisation on a budget? Count me in. This Houzz user made some simple but effective storage out of a thrift store shelf and brackets, and a piece of copper tubing from the hardware store. Simple S-hooks hang utensils right at hand.
Read more:
Kitchen Storage: How to Pack a Punch
Tell us:
Do you have some smart tips for kitchen storage? Share them with us in the Comments below.
Kitchen designers seem to agree almost unanimously – if you can, switch out your lower cabinets with drawers. This clever small-space solution helps to eliminate bulky cabinetry and instead makes use of a big bottom drawer for pantry items.