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Organize An organized kitchen is an effective kitchen, regardless of it’s size. Spices must be kept in order and most used appliances should be placed on shelves accordingly. The more frequently used ingredients and silverware should be conveniently located within arms reach of the stove or oven.
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Trash Unnecessary Items Rid your kitchen of the food and appliances that are rarely used or made. If you haven’t made it by now, chances are you never will. That panini maker you got for Christmas will be fine stored elsewhere until you are ready to use it.
More Storage Ceiling Go to the ceiling for storage. Put your less frequently used ingredients, silverware, and appliances on top of cabinets. This will eliminate clutter and gives your kitchen a fully stocked feel.
Space Organizers Use space organizers inside of cabinets to maximize your available space.
Make It Cozy
Use Your Walls Drying racks, hanging racks, and small shelves will save you space for essential items that need to be left on your countertops. Grab a hammer and some nails and utilize the surrounding wall space.
Accept the fact that your kitchen is small. Decorate it accordingly. Give your small kitchen a cozy appearance. Hanging pots and pans from the ceiling always is aesthetically pleasing. Decorate with plants and flowers to enhance the appearance but make sure you aren’t limiting your necessary cooking space.
Be Neat Stackable Bowls Purchase bowls that stack well to save space for the rest of your cooking necessities.
Prepare Ingredients Prepare all of your ingredients before beginning the cooking process to avoid scrambling and, as a result, a messy kitchen.
Extra Islands
“When it comes to kitchen space and quality, size does not matter.” Spencer Judge Renowned Super Chef
More Counters If your available counter space is too small for your liking, purchase another one. Portable counter spaces are effective and convenient because they can be moved to other rooms if need be.
Multiple Purposes Try to use counter tops and islands as both cooking and eating areas. Using space for multiple purposes will increase available space elsewhere.