6 Clever ways to maximise your kitchen space

The 21st-century kitchen usually encounters the same problem – storage. With thousands of articles circulating the internet, let us find the best ways to manage every inch of your kitchen space. Let go of that old unkempt cupboard and make it brand new with these fool-proof techniques.

TOSS AND TAKE METHOD

Open that pantry and start categorising the items you have. Remember to throw away resealed food that was saved for later, expired goods, and other unused products. Keep the necessities; the newly-bought items from your recent grocery haul, and your everyday food rotation. Moving forward, it is advisable to maintain a list of the items you recurrently need to save another trip to the grocery store. 

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THE INCREDIBLE HOOK

A convenient addition to your dollar store finds are self-adhesive wall hooks, It comes in various sizes, colours, and designs to match your kitchen. Not only does this hold your mugs, utensils, washcloth, and apron for that extra space in your cupboard or countertop but it also helps in making sure those negative spaces are utilised. It is easy to install as there is no need to drill holes or screws which is perfect for renters. 

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GLIDE AND HIDE

After washing the dishes, a familiar dilemma is drying and storing them, as it ends up everywhere on your kitchen countertop. Skip the bulky racks and upgrade to a pull-out kitchen drawer. You’ll be surprised at how much space it takes from your kitchen countertop. You can also add trays and dividers inside your drawers to create a more organised storage system that's perfect for keeping smaller items like spoons, forks, and utensils neatly in place. Opt for a design with a sleek drain tray, useful for catching excess water while keeping your cabinets effortlessly dry, fresh, and well-protected.

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DECANT, DECANT, DECANT

If you are fond of buying supplies in bulk, you may find yourself agonizing over tons of unnecessary single-use plastic, not only does it make it difficult to keep your kitchen space organised as it also appears a lot more cluttered. Thankfully, decanting is now an option most households practice. Investing in smaller, sustainable containers make it easier to organise your supplies. It also helps you to eyeball how much product you need in a week or month’s worth. 

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THE GREAT DIVIDE

Maximise the use of your cabinetry by simply adding dividers to accommodate utensils, baking tools, deodorizers, and any other small items that would usually just get dumped somewhere. Dividers are also great at organising cupboards. Separate dry, canned goods and other pantry essentials making it easier to grab the things you need in a day to day use.

HABITS (ARE HARD TO BREAK)

We know it can be exhausting to try and keep up with so many organisation trends we see online but hear us out: it all boils down to your habits; what works for you and what doesn’t. Organising is a learning process that, quite frankly, differs from one household to another.