Small Solutions: How to Make the Most of a Tiny Kitchen

If you live in a tiny apartment and have to make do with a small kitchen, it can seem almost impossible to find enough counter space or storage to accommodate your needs. Most apartment kitchens are designed to maximise the potential of your home’s overall layout and space, leaving many frustrated and looking for solutions that will help transform the kitchen area into one that is as functional as possible. Today, we have a look at how you can make the most of a tiny kitchen in order to whip up delicious meals, regardless of space constraints. Read on to find out more! 

Choose Your Appliances Wisely

When choosing appliances for a tiny kitchen, it is important that you ensure you choose wisely. After all, if counter space is lacking, it can be all too easy to end up with dozens of appliances that just don’t fit the space and make it look cluttered. 

To solve this problem, we highly recommend investing in multi-functional appliances. Examples include a stand mixer that allows you to use it as not just a stand mixer, but also a dough kneader, pasta roller and meat grinder with its various handy attachments. Other options include 2-in-1 blender and food processor combos and all-in-one thermo cookers that can chop, grind, steam, and basically do every job that you would need doing in your kitchen! 

Double Duty Splashbacks

Are you simply dying for some additional storage space in your tiny kitchen? Why not turn your splashback into a double-duty feature that also allows you to hand up cooking utensils, knives and everything else that you may need? 

One popular option with many apartment dwellers is glass kitchen splashbacks. These provide a practical solution for smaller kitchens, serving as a sleek barrier that protects your walls from oil splashes, heat, and everyday cooking mess. Keep your space clean and stylish while making the most of limited room.

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Choose Drawers Over Doors

One of the best ways to make the most of a tiny kitchen is to choose drawers over doors. Chances are, your small kitchen already lacks in the cabinetry department, but fret not, because drawers are here to save the day. Switching all your cabinets to drawers allows you to fully maximise your space and allows for easy access to everything that you need. 

Having rows of drawers also keep your kitchen looking tidy and organised, even if their contents are not. Not a fan of unused clutter in drawers? No worries - we highly recommend purchasing some inexpensive drawer dividers and organisers to make your life that much simpler. 

Make Full Use Of Your Walls

When storage space is a rare commodity, one has to think out of the box. This is where making full use of your kitchen walls comes into play. Some great options to increasing storage space include installing floating wall shelves, rods or a pegboard that will allow you to create a fair amount of extra space with minimal effort. For a more minimalist approach, overhead pull down storage is a great option to maximise your kitchen space. 

Floating shelves make for great dinnerware storage, and also offer space for decorative items such as cookbooks, fresh flowers and spice jars. The great thing is that most wall shelves are incredibly inexpensive and don’t require an expert to install as an added bonus! 

Folding Kitchen Tables

This idea takes a page out of the “tiny house” book. A great way to up the amount of counter space in your kitchen is to invest in some folding kitchen tables. These are tables that can be stored upright, against your wall and pulled down when necessary. 

Folding tables are great for those who are looking for additional counter space for tasks such as chopping, mixing or stirring, and also double up as a handy breakfast or dinner table that can be tucked away and remain out of sight and out of mind before and after mealtimes! 

Working with a tiny kitchen can seem like an impossible task at first, but once you implement our handy tips and tricks, you’ll find that maximising your kitchen space isn’t as difficult as you may have thought. We hope this article has inspired you and given you the information that you need to truly transform your kitchen, no matter what size it may be!