16 Kitchen Storage Ideas to Make Your Small Space Easier to Cook In, According to Designers

"The fight for kitchen storage space is never-ending. Whether you're stuck with a tiny apartment kitchen that barely has room for your minuscule spice jars or you're in a sprawling suburban kitchen but happen to have an outsize gadget collection, you've almost certainly found yourself trying to somehow summon extra space out of thin air more times than you'd like to admit. Though we don't know any true magic spells to conjure extra square footage, we have figured out a few storage tricks with the help of our Clever home tours. Read on for only the best inspiration."

"As in a great outfit, accessories can help tie a room together. The hanging rail above the stovetop in this small kitchen by Healy Interiors does that job, matching the bronze elements of the kitchen's hardware and range. "Practically, it makes certain items easy to access while cooking," designer Emily Healy explains. "Visually, it creates a charming working kitchen aesthetic, and gives you the opportunity to add splashes of other colors and textures.""

"While it's best to have some closed shelving so you're not constantly dusting everything stored in your kitchen, in a small space, open shelving can help add some visual pizzazz. Such was the case for this kitchen designed by Village West Design. "We call this functional decoration," says Village West principal Daniel Ian Smith. "Instead of everything tucked away in cabinets, bottles and clear storage containers showcase ingredients and ensure that pantry items are not out of sight, out of mind.""

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Kitchen storage space is often limited, whether in small apartments or kitchens with many gadgets. A hanging rail installed over the stovetop keeps frequently used items within reach while cooking and adds a coordinated visual element. Open shelving can replace some closed cabinets to reduce cluttered cabinet storage, showcase ingredients, and keep pantry items visible and easy to use. Closed shelving can still be used to limit dusting, while open shelves provide decorative functionality. Tiered silverware drawers can improve organization by separating utensils and maximizing usable drawer space.

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