Add Storage to Your Kitchen

Hidden Kitchen Storage Ideas

Is your kitchen small? Or does it feel small because you lack storage space? A small kitchen can be hard to work with, especially when you don't have room for all your essentials, let alone items you want to add to your kitchen just to spruce it up. If you want to add storage, you don't necessarily have to rip things out and start from scratch.

What can you do? Take a moment to look around in search of hidden spaces in your kitchen. Do you have extra room below the sink? Is there empty space in the cabinets above your fridge or microwave? These are just a few of the many hidden spaces you can transform into functional storage options. Here are some more ideas to help you love your kitchen again.

Toe-kick drawers

You know that space between your cabinets and the floor? Did you know that you can install something called a toe-kick drawer to take advantage of that awkward yet spacious spot near the ground? Toe-kick drawers are thin and flat, making them easy to fit in small spaces. Despite their size, toe-kick drawers can store smaller items, such as cutting boards or cookie sheets, to free up some cabinet space. 

Tip-out trays

A lot of people don't realize that you can make use of the space in front of kitchen sinks and stovetops. You can install a tip-out tray directly in front of these and store sponges, soaps, wooden spoons, bottle openers and other small items that tend to get lost in big drawers or under the sink. The trays don't take up a lot of spaces and they can fit in very convenient spots. 

Use the blind corners

Nearly all kitchens have a corner cabinet where everything seems to fall into the back corner and disappear. There are some ways, however, to make these corner cabinets much more usable and functional. 

For example, you can install pull-out drawers, a Lazy Susan or standing corner shelves that are made to fit into a corner space, making it easier for you to find items that you need when you need them. Use your imagination to get creative with this space! 

Additional shelving

If you're still struggling with storage space in your kitchen, you can always add extra shelving to empty walls. While the best shelves will depend on the design of your kitchen, you may have wasted space above or below your cabinets or refrigerator. Or perhaps you have empty wall space by a doorway.  Adding some open shelving or a bakers rack will not only add storage, it will add different texture to your kitchen and provide interesting detail to your walls.