Ten Small Kitchen Decorating Ideas And Storage Solutions

In a similar vein, wall-mounted racks keep your most-used dishes easily accessible while saving you precious kitchen cabinet space. These racks often double as drying racks, which can save you time drying off dishes after you’ve washed them. Make sure to mount the rack in a place that is out of your way when you are using your kitchen counter, so as to avoid bumping your head while cooking. From a design standpoint, opt for a rack that compliments or matches the hardware in your kitchen for a perfectly integrated piece of functional décor.

If your small kitchen is low on pantry space, you’ve probably found yourself running out of room to store your favorite pantry staples. Moving boxes of macaroni and cans of tuna onto your counter or to open shelves is a less than aesthetic option, and luckily it’s not your only one. The solution? Get rid of the visual clutter of store packaging and store your dry goods in Mason jars! Anything from pasta, to spices, to rice can be stored in these jars, and they oftentimes do a better job at keeping your food fresh than the original packaging once it has been opened. The absolute best thing about Mason jars, however, is how budget-friendly and accessible they are. Mason jars are super cheap (or free, if you decide to repurpose), can be found almost anywhere, and are a breeze to clean – what’s not to love?

In small spaces in particular, cohesiveness is the key to successful design. In the kitchen however, were almost everything is about function first and form second, it can be challenging to coordinate everything perfectly. Luckily, you don’t have to – just stick to the highly visible things. Keep your on-display counter appliances, such as toasters or kettles, in the same color family (or a matching set, if possible). When choosing your appliances, make sure to select easy-to-replace colors, so when one of them inevitably needs to be replaced you won’t find yourself with an odd-colored appliance that doesn’t match the rest of your kitchen.

That sinking realization that you’re out of thyme for your pot roast or basil for your pizza? We’ve all been there. But just because you have a small kitchen doesn’t mean you have to pare down your ingredients or make do with dried herbs and spices over space-hogging fresh produce and herbs. Even in the tiniest kitchen, a few square inches of counter space dedicated to growing your favorite herbs are square inches well-used. In most kitchens you won’t even need to sacrifice counter space – you can simply grow these herbs right on your windowsill.

Poorly-lit rooms instantly feel gloomy and cramped, and your kitchen is no exception. Invite as much natural light in as possible into your kitchen by ensuring that your windows are unobstructed and clean. Ample natural light will brighten your kitchen and make it feel airier and more spacious all around. Don’t forget about artificial light, too, as nothing is more frustrating (and frankly dangerous) than trying to prepare a late-night snack in a poorly-lit kitchen.