Small Kitchen? These Storage Techniques Are For You!

Preparing meals and entertaining guests in a small kitchen can be a challenging experience. Cluttered counter spaces and packed cabinets are unattractive and impractical, but you can increase your working space and improve the style of your kitchen with a few renovation projects. When you’re looking for kitchen storage solutions in Brantford, you can count on Handyman Connection. Our skilled team can make your undersized kitchen more functional and aesthetically pleasing. Here are some of the ways you can increase the space in your kitchen.

Open Shelves

As home cooking across the country has increased, more homeowners are accumulating a significant collection of equipment, utensils and kitchen tools. Most kitchens, even smaller ones, have plenty of bare walls for storage. You can install open shelves to free up space on your counter and inside the cabinets. Open shelves can also make your plate ware and non-perishable ingredients more accessible for the aspiring home chef.

Installing open shelving is a cost-effective alternative to buying new cabinets, and it’s perfect for collectors who want to accent their kitchen space with knickknacks, classic kitchen tools and picture frames. Unlike other more complex remodeling projects, open shelving can be installed by a professional crew in less than a day.

Over the Sink Shelving

Another neglected space ideal for shelving is over your sink. When you add over the sink shelving, you can dry your washed dishes, cutting boards, pots and utensils and store them in the same area. The shelves are slotted or grooved to allow water to drain and provide a sanitary space for air drying. Open shelves are available in several materials, including stainless steel, plastic, wood and bamboo. Stainless steel shelves are the most durable and expensive compared to other models, but they add a refined style to your kitchen and require little maintenance.

Knife Storage on the Wall

Knife blocks take up considerable counter space, and the drawers packed with sharp kitchen knives are hazardous for little hands. Free up space and provide a sanitary way to display your cutlery with a magnetic strip mounted on the kitchen wall. The strips come in various sizes, but you can place two narrow strips together to provide more stability to hung knives. Unlike knife blocks, magnetic stips are simple to maintain and they show off the full design of your favourite high-quality cutlery.

Cabinet Expansion

Deep cabinets may seem practical for storing loads of equipment or cookware, but they often become a frustrating jumble that force you to climb in the cabinet to find an item. You can install racks on the cabinet doors and pull out shelves inside the cabinet to organize your kitchen goods and prevent damage. Pull-out Shelves are convenient for the deepest cabinets that hold large pots and pans.

Hanging Racks

You can add hanging racks, similar to those attached to cabinet doors, above your stove or near your sink for easy access to spices, tools or ingredients. If you have a cumbersome rotating spice rack taking up space on your counter, you can replace it with a series of small racks that accommodate your spice collection. The metal racks are the most durable and attractive, but you can also use plastic or bamboo.

Sink-Size Cutting Board

When you’re prepping for a gourmet family meal and counter space is limited, you often have to move equipment in another room for extra space. You can utilize unused space by purchasing a cutting board that fits over one side of your sink. You can use the other side to wash vegetables and effortlessly begin chopping on the cutting board side. Carefully measure your sink opening to find the ideal board; a model that’s too large or small can lead to an injury when using cutlery.

Home Renovations in Brantford

Handyman Connection provides customers with exceptional home renovations in Brantford. Our expert team has the experience and skills to turn your small kitchen into a practical and attractive space for the whole family. Contact us today for an evaluation.