Have you ever tried to put away a pot only to find that the spot you thought was free is taken up by some other dish or utensil? Many renters find it difficult to fit all their eating and feeding needs into their limited kitchen space. Don’t leave things in your drying rack just because there’s no place to stow them — instead, add more storage space to your kitchen with easy upgrades that won’t change your layout at all!
Utensil Pegboard Organizer
Project via Erin and Emily @Elizabeth Joan Designs
Pegboards are a great way to organize in every room, especially the kitchen! Stick yours to the wall with command hooks or even heavy-duty Velcro, and then just add as many hooks as your heart (and your kitchen) desires. While this is a great way to organize your equipment, it’s also a charming cottage-style decoration.
Bulky Platter Storage
Project via Liz @Hoosier Homemade
Everyone has those platters or cooking sheets that seem almost too impossibly bulky to store, but it turns out the solution is so simple you’ll wonder why you’ve never thought of it before. Use a cheap grilling rack, or even a paper organizer, to add instant organization that won’t harm your shelves.
Magnetic Spice Rack
Project via Jessi @Practically Functional
Keep spices out of the way but standing by for when you need them with a magnetic rack. Not only will this idea revolutionize your storage in 15 minutes flat, it will make your spice storage look uniform and gourmet-ready! Try using the side of your fridge for easy access to your magnetic spice containers.
Hanging Pot Organizer
Project via Sarah @Little Red Brick House
With strong command hooks or sturdy metal screws, hang an easy-access pot rack above your kitchen island. No more clutter and clanging every time you search for the right saucepan — now it’s as simple as plucking it out of the air! But be sure to check with your property manager about hanging items from ceilings! Not all apartments allow this, but no worries, even if you can’t hang from the ceiling, there are tons of other organization ideas for your kitchen like this next idea!
Kitchen Organization on a Door
Project via Jamie @C.R.A.F.T.
If you’re looking for a hookless and screwless way to organize your pots and utensils, all you need to do is find a free shutter door. Customize your own with whatever storage options you need — a pocket for mail, s-hooks for utensils, baskets for keys — and lean it against your kitchen wall for instant added storage.
Above Stove Storage
Project via Isabelle @Engineer Your Space
For the chef who needs just a smidge more space, this quick and easy wooden shelf provides enough room for spices, cooking sprays or any utensils you like to have on hand while you cook. If your area gets too hot to properly store spices, you can even make one of these handy shelves to line the back of your countertop and increase storage there!
Hidden Storage Cabinet
Project via Erin and Dan @DIY Passion
If you have any dead space between your cabinets or beside your fridge, this brilliant hidden storage idea will keep it from going to waste. A simple pull-out cabinet can hold all of those tough-to-fit things — like cans, spices, plastic wrap or tin foil — and keep your kitchen from looking cluttered.
For more great storage ideas, inspirations and how-tos, check out the storage ideas page on Hometalk!