How to Make Your Small Kitchen More Functional

Does your pint-sized kitchen leave you starved for storage and counter space? These room-expanding ideas will show you how to use every square inch of your kitchen more efficiently.
The budget-friendly stainless steel system is designed to hang on walls so you can make the most of your kitchen's untapped vertical space.
Make use of the space around your fridge : If you have a sliver of space between the fridge and the wall in your small kitchen, consider making this hidden DIY rolling pantry. It's perfect for storing canned goods and other nonperishable kitchen essentials.

Double duety Kitchen BaCKsPLASH : A stainless steel pegboard backsplash is a great double duty feature that protects kitchen walls from spills and splatters while keeping tools that you often use handy.

Holding kitchen table : A folding table, like this one you can DIY, can provide a spot where you can prepare and eat food without taking up valuable floor space.

How to work untaped space in small kitchen :
We love how this tiny cottage kitchen keeps the countertop clutter-free using several clever storage solutions. Below are our favorite ideas.
The three toe kick drawers under the kitchen's base cabinets put the space that traditionally goes to waste behind baseboards to good use. You can retrofit most standard base cabinets for toe kick drawers.
A curtain rod creates a smidgen of vertical storage for utensils in front of the window.
And of course, we need to point out the small pot rack that's conveniently placed next to the oven.
Over the Sink Cutting board :
Sure, a kitchen island can create additional counter space in a small kitchen. But if you can’t spare the floor space, an over-the-sink cutting board is an ingenious quick fix. This one allows you to rinse before chopping.
Create kitchen storage in near by room : If there's not enough space in your tiny kitchen to create the storage you crave, consider using a nook or closet in a nearby room. A recessed niche can be used to stash kitchen tools you occasionally use or nonperishable pantry items. A curtain, as shown on the left, can keep what you store out of sight.
Make the most of kitchen corners : Corner space is usually underutilized in many homes. But when you're trying to make every square inch in your small kitchen count, corner shelving can give these awkward spots a purpose.