What Are Small Kitchen Design Hacks?
They say that kitchens are the heart of the home. What if your kitchen is big on heart, but small on space? If you’ve ever found yourself grappling with the challenges of limited kitchen space, you’re not alone.
Small kitchens can be a source of frustration for many, but we’ve dug through hundreds of products to find the best truly genius small kitchen design and storage options to maximize your compact kitchen space.
We’ve got a treasure trove of ingenious storage solutions to transform your small kitchen into a stylish, functional powerhouse. Whether you’re in an apartment with a compact kitchen or looking to make the most of your current culinary corner, we’ve scoured Amazon to find some of the most creative and practical solutions to help you transform your small kitchen into a space that’s not only efficient but also visually stunning. Get ready to unlock the potential of your kitchen with these Amazon-sourced hacks that are sure to make a big impact.
What Are The Challenges of Small Kitchens?
Cramped Kitchen Space
Cramped and small kitchen spaces present a unique set of challenges for homeowners and design enthusiasts alike. These cozy culinary corners can often feel limiting and overwhelming. Limited space makes storing appliances, dry goods, and utensils a real challenge.
However, every challenge has a solution! With the right creative design ideas and clever Amazon hacks, you can transform your small kitchen into a functional and visually appealing space. From ingenious storage solutions, kitchen islands, to compact appliances, Amazon offers a plethora of tools to help you rise above the constraints of your kitchen’s size.
Cluttered Counter Space
Clutter and limited countertop space are two of the most common headaches in small kitchen design. The struggle to find room for essential kitchen items like utensils, appliances, and cookware can quickly lead to chaos and hinder your culinary creativity.
However, Amazon offers a wealth of innovative storage solutions that can turn the tide in your favor. From magnetic spice racks that free up precious cabinet space to under-cabinet organizers that keep frequently used items within arm’s reach, these Amazon hacks are designed to combat clutter and streamline your kitchen setup. By making smart choices and utilizing these space-saving options, you can regain control of your countertop and create an efficient cooking space that inspires rather than frustrates.
How To Optimize Small Kitchen Design
Go High: Kitchen Storage To Maximize Your Vertical Space
One of the most valuable tricks in the small kitchen design playbook is mastering the art of vertical space utilization. In small kitchens, every inch counts, and that includes the often-neglected vertical dimension. By looking upward, you’ll discover a world of untapped potential.
Amazon offers an array of ingenious solutions for this very purpose. Think floating shelves that not only provide extra storage but also add a touch of elegance to your kitchen decor. Consider pegboards that can be customized to hold pots, pans, and utensils with ease, keeping your countertops clutter-free. These Amazon hacks turn your kitchen’s walls into functional canvases, ensuring that every spatula, ladle, or spice jar finds its designated home, all while making a stylish statement.
Get Low: Lower Kitchen Cabinet Smart Storage Solutions
Lower cabinets can often hold the key to unlocking hidden storage potential. Amazon offers an array of clever solutions to make the most of this precious space. Consider pull-out cabinet organizers that transform deep, dark corners into easily accessible storage hubs, allowing you to reach even the items at the back with ease. These organizers can be customized to fit your specific needs, from pots and pans to cleaning supplies. Additionally, Amazon boasts an impressive selection of stackable and modular storage systems that can double or even triple your cabinet’s storage capacity. These ingenious Amazon hacks ensure that no space is wasted, allowing you to keep your small kitchen tidy and organized, while also making the most of every inch available.
Double Duty Designs: Small Kitchen Design Hacks
When planning your small kitchen glow-up, design hacks that offer multi-functional features are your best friend. We’ve curated the best multifunctional kitchen solutions that can do double, sometimes even triple, duty to maximize your space and storage. These multifunctional designs are a testament to the power of innovation in small kitchen design, enabling you to enjoy both functionality and style in your compact culinary space. With the right Amazon hacks, your small kitchen can become an efficient and versatile space where every square inch works hard to enhance your daily life.
Hidden Potential: Small Space Solutions
Pull Out Cutting Board
One of our favorite genius small kitchen design hacks is placing a pull out cutting board over your trash can. Save counter top space by adding a prep area with this soft-close pull out cutting board available in multiple sizes for a perfect fit in your small kitchen.
Tip-Out Plastic Sink Trays
Maximize every inch of your small kitchen and reduce counter top clutter by transforming that unused narrow space in front of your sink into a tip out tray to store sponges and cleaning brushes.
Pull Out Work Surface
Okay this is our ONLY non-Amazon hack,but it was too good not to include. The Utrusta pull-out work surface from Ikea can be installed right inside an existing drawer or cabinet for instant extra counter space.
Metal Wire Under Shelf Storage Baskets
These modern metal wire under shelf storage baskets are so popular, Amazon can barely keep them in stock. Grab a set while you can to add stylish storage right under your upper cabinets.
Pull Out Work Surface
Okay this is our ONLY non-Amazon hack,but it was too good not to include. The Utrusta pull-out work surface from Ikea can be installed right inside an existing drawer or cabinet for instant extra counter space.
Vertical Kitchen Wall Storage Solutions
Wall Mounted Pot Rack Storage Shelf
Save undercounter storage space and clear your countertop in style with this double duty wall mounted pot rack storage shelf that includes 14 moveable hanging hooks to keep utensils organized and within easy reach.
White Floating Shelves
Get a designer look of built-in shelves without the cost. These 47.2″ extra long white floating shelves are easy to assemble in minutes and can double your storage options by making any area an extra pantry or storage display.
Magnetic Knife Bar
This modern design magnetic knife bar will give a minimalist look while organizing your cutlery with heavy duty strength magnets to keep your sharps quick at hand without the clutter.
Magnetic Spice Racks
Quadruple your wall space with this easy to use set of four magnetic spice racks that can each hold up to 11 lbs.
Wall Mounted Pan Holder
This modern set of three wall mounted pan holders comes with 2 pot organizer shelves with 10 removable hooks and a wall mounted dish rack that will save you major countertop space.
Galvanized Steel Pegboard
Make your kitchen wall a dynamic space saving storage area with a heavy-duty pegboard where you can hang pots, pans, utensils and more to keep your countertops and drawer neat and clean.
Lower Cabinet Storage Solutions
Built-In Under Cabinet Microwave
Why let the microwave take up valuable countertop space? The Panasonic Microwave + trim kit allows you to cleverly tuck the microwave under the countertop for easy access with a seamless style.
Pots and Pans Organizer
Turn your under cabinet space into a smart storage powerhouse with this pan organizer that comes with 8 adjustable tiers, and 3 installation options to fit pots and pans of all shapes and sizes.
Slide Out Pan and Pot Lid Organizer
We haven’t left out those pesky lids! Make storing your pot and pan lids a breeze with this easy to install, slide out lid organizer so you’ll never have to struggle with unruly lids again!
Under Sink Organizers
Is your under sink area a disaster zone? Turn it into a storage masterpiece with these easy to assemble two-tier slide out organizers that come with 16 hooks to hang brushes, sponges and small items.
Private Islands – Kitchen Islands For Extra Storage
Kitchen Cart with Wood Top
Easily double your counter top area and storage space with this dropleaf kitchen island complete with multiple drawers, shelves, storage space, paper towel holder, spice rack, and heavy duty casters so you can tuck it out of the way as a coffee bar when not in use.
3-Tier Rolling Kitchen Cart
Minimal design doesn’t mean you have to skimp on storage or functionality. This 3-tier rolling care will give you amble additional prep space, storage, and style.
Not So Lazy Susans
Lazy Susans Kitchen Corner Cabinet Organizer
This Lazy Susan’s minimal design may seem delicate, but she can bear 66 lbs of weight, has a 270 degree turntable with a kidney shape that can take on your toughest storage challenges.
Lazy Susan for Corner Base Cabinets
Make the most of your corner cabinet space with this heavy-duty 2-shelf lazy susan that can hold up to 64 lbs.
Cabinet and Countertop Lazy Susan
Perfect for easy access to your most used spices, this 12″ turntable will maximize your cabinet and counter top space while keeping it organized and clutter-free.
So Spicy Spice Racks
Pull Out Spice Rack Organizer
Look like a professional chef with this easy pull out spice rack organizer. This heavy-duty, easy glide spice rack features a proprietary Easy Mount Design so you’ll be up and running in no time.*
Pull Out Shelf Organizer
Maximize the full height of your cabinet with versatile cabinet organizer that comes in 3, 6, or 9 inch widths and can support up to 100 lbs.
Double Duty Appliances
CHEFMAN Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer+ Rotisserie, Dehydrator, Convection Oven
Clean your counter of clutter with this all-in-one air fryer, rotisserie, deyhdrator, and convection oven. This versatile oven can air fry, bake, dehydrate, rotisserie, or roast any recipe you throw at it.
COOKLEE 6-IN-1 Stand Mixer
These nifty device is so much more than a mixer, not only does it come with all the baking attachments of a dough hook, flat beater, wire whip, and pouring shield, but with the multipurpose attachment hub, you can transform it into a pasta machine, juicer, food grinder, biscuit press, vegetable slicer, and more. Significantly reduce your appliances with this all-in-one mixer.
Nostalgia 3-in-1 Breakfast Station
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Get a perfect meal every time with the Nostalgia 3-in-1 breakfast station that features a griddle, toaster, and coffee maker that will save you time and space.
Multi-Functional Mandoline Slicer
Clear your utensil drawer with this handy 13-in-1 mandoline slicer featuring 8 interchangeable blades that will make all of your chopping, grating, slicing, and shredding needs a cinch.
All About The Lighting
Under Counter Lighting
No meal will be a success if you can’t see what you’re making. These easy to install. rechargeable LED lights have a built-in-magnets to stick onto any metal surface or heavy duty adhesive attachments for non-metal surfaces. Pop these under your upper cabinets for instant lighting.
Under Cabinet LED Lighting Kit
This LED lighting kit will provide all the lighting you need for a well-lit prep area. These easy to install lights have a plug and play design and an included dimmer for a custom mood setting.
Power Play: Best Charging Stations
Charging Station for Multiple Devices
With almost 11,000 4.5 star ratings, this 6 port fast charging station can super charge multiple devices from Ipads, Iphones, Android phones and tablets all in one to save you from wrangling pesky wires and taking up valuable space.
Bamboo Charging Station
This sleek, environment-friendly charging station has adjustable divider slots to fit any device. It can hold up to five smartphones, tables, iPads, or laptops while keeping wires and chargers out of sight.
Dreamy Drawers: Drawer Organizers For Instant Organization
Bag Storage Organizer
This bamboo bag storage organizer will instantly keep your pantry or drawer neat and tidy without the fuss. Each compartment is specially designed to fit gallon, quart, sandwich and snack size bags.
Expandable Drawer Organizer
Keep your cutlery looking clean with this expandable drawer organizer that can fit your interior drawer with 6-8 compartments depending on your drawer size. Use this in the kitchen, bathroom, home office and more.
Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers Set
With over 22,600 4.7 star Amazon reviews, this drawer organizer set is the “clear” winner. Customize your drawer storage with 4 different sizes to make endless organization options.
Refrigerator Organizer Bins
We can’t forget about the fridge! These refrigerator bins have almost 30,000 4.7 Amazon ratings so clearly people are obsessed with how they keep produce, beverages, and more organizes and ready to use.
Rotating Storage Rack for Kitchen
This sleek, stylish, and functional round rotating rack can is like a vertical pantry on rollers. This rack has 4 rotating baskets made of heavy duty steel to hold food, spices, dishes, and more.
Celest Wallpaper in Black
Conclusion
By making smart choices and implementing the ideas we’ve shared, you can truly maximize the potential of your small kitchen. From space-saving appliances to clever storage solutions, your kitchen can become a hub of efficiency and a reflection of your personal style.
Small spaces can be seen as exciting challenges rather than limitations. I hope you’ve been inspired to view your compact kitchen as a canvas for creativity and ingenuity. Amazon, with its vast array of products and solutions, has proven to be a valuable resource in transforming small kitchens into efficient, stylish, and organized spaces. Remember that great design is not just about aesthetics; it’s about improving the quality of your daily life. So, whether you’re a culinary enthusiast, a busy professional, or simply someone seeking to optimize their kitchen, these hacks offer a world of possibilities.
Tip-Out Plastic Sink Trays
Maximize every inch of your small kitchen and reduce counter top clutter by transforming that unused narrow space in front of your sink into a tip out tray to store sponges and cleaning brushes.
Pull Out Work Surface
Okay this is our ONLY non-Amazon hack,but it was too good not to include. The Utrusta pull-out work surface from Ikea can be installed right inside an existing drawer or cabinet for instant extra counter space.
Metal Wire Under Shelf Storage Baskets
These modern metal wire under shelf storage baskets are so popular, Amazon can barely keep them in stock. Grab a set while you can to add stylish storage right under your upper cabinets.
Pull Out Work Surface
Okay this is our ONLY non-Amazon hack,but it was too good not to include. The Utrusta pull-out work surface from Ikea can be installed right inside an existing drawer or cabinet for instant extra counter space.
Vertical Kitchen Wall Storage Solutions
Wall Mounted Pot Rack Storage Shelf
Save undercounter storage space and clear your countertop in style with this double duty wall mounted pot rack storage shelf that includes 14 moveable hanging hooks to keep utensils organized and within easy reach.
White Floating Shelves
Get a designer look of built-in shelves without the cost. These 47.2″ extra long white floating shelves are easy to assemble in minutes and can double your storage options by making any area an extra pantry or storage display.
Magnetic Knife Bar
This modern design magnetic knife bar will give a minimalist look while organizing your cutlery with heavy duty strength magnets to keep your sharps quick at hand without the clutter.
Magnetic Spice Racks
Quadruple your wall space with this easy to use set of four magnetic spice racks that can each hold up to 11 lbs.
Wall Mounted Pan Holder
This modern set of three wall mounted pan holders comes with 2 pot organizer shelves with 10 removable hooks and a wall mounted dish rack that will save you major countertop space.
Galvanized Steel Pegboard
Make your kitchen wall a dynamic space saving storage area with a heavy-duty pegboard where you can hang pots, pans, utensils and more to keep your countertops and drawer neat and clean.
Lower Cabinet Storage Solutions
Built-In Under Cabinet Microwave
Why let the microwave take up valuable countertop space? The Panasonic Microwave + trim kit allows you to cleverly tuck the microwave under the countertop for easy access with a seamless style.
Pots and Pans Organizer
Turn your under cabinet space into a smart storage powerhouse with this pan organizer that comes with 8 adjustable tiers, and 3 installation options to fit pots and pans of all shapes and sizes.
Slide Out Pan and Pot Lid Organizer
We haven’t left out those pesky lids! Make storing your pot and pan lids a breeze with this easy to install, slide out lid organizer so you’ll never have to struggle with unruly lids again!
Under Sink Organizers
Is your under sink area a disaster zone? Turn it into a storage masterpiece with these easy to assemble two-tier slide out organizers that come with 16 hooks to hang brushes, sponges and small items.
Private Islands – Kitchen Islands For Extra Storage
Kitchen Cart with Wood Top
Easily double your counter top area and storage space with this dropleaf kitchen island complete with multiple drawers, shelves, storage space, paper towel holder, spice rack, and heavy duty casters so you can tuck it out of the way as a coffee bar when not in use.
3-Tier Rolling Kitchen Cart
Minimal design doesn’t mean you have to skimp on storage or functionality. This 3-tier rolling care will give you amble additional prep space, storage, and style.
Not So Lazy Susans
Lazy Susans Kitchen Corner Cabinet Organizer
This Lazy Susan’s minimal design may seem delicate, but she can bear 66 lbs of weight, has a 270 degree turntable with a kidney shape that can take on your toughest storage challenges.
Lazy Susan for Corner Base Cabinets
Make the most of your corner cabinet space with this heavy-duty 2-shelf lazy susan that can hold up to 64 lbs.
Cabinet and Countertop Lazy Susan
Perfect for easy access to your most used spices, this 12″ turntable will maximize your cabinet and counter top space while keeping it organized and clutter-free.
So Spicy Spice Racks
Pull Out Spice Rack Organizer
Look like a professional chef with this easy pull out spice rack organizer. This heavy-duty, easy glide spice rack features a proprietary Easy Mount Design so you’ll be up and running in no time.*
Pull Out Shelf Organizer
Maximize the full height of your cabinet with versatile cabinet organizer that comes in 3, 6, or 9 inch widths and can support up to 100 lbs.
Double Duty Appliances
CHEFMAN Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer+ Rotisserie, Dehydrator, Convection Oven
Clean your counter of clutter with this all-in-one air fryer, rotisserie, deyhdrator, and convection oven. This versatile oven can air fry, bake, dehydrate, rotisserie, or roast any recipe you throw at it.
COOKLEE 6-IN-1 Stand Mixer
These nifty device is so much more than a mixer, not only does it come with all the baking attachments of a dough hook, flat beater, wire whip, and pouring shield, but with the multipurpose attachment hub, you can transform it into a pasta machine, juicer, food grinder, biscuit press, vegetable slicer, and more. Significantly reduce your appliances with this all-in-one mixer.
Nostalgia 3-in-1 Breakfast Station
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Get a perfect meal every time with the Nostalgia 3-in-1 breakfast station that features a griddle, toaster, and coffee maker that will save you time and space.
Multi-Functional Mandoline Slicer
Clear your utensil drawer with this handy 13-in-1 mandoline slicer featuring 8 interchangeable blades that will make all of your chopping, grating, slicing, and shredding needs a cinch.
All About The Lighting
Under Counter Lighting
No meal will be a success if you can’t see what you’re making. These easy to install. rechargeable LED lights have a built-in-magnets to stick onto any metal surface or heavy duty adhesive attachments for non-metal surfaces. Pop these under your upper cabinets for instant lighting.
Under Cabinet LED Lighting Kit
This LED lighting kit will provide all the lighting you need for a well-lit prep area. These easy to install lights have a plug and play design and an included dimmer for a custom mood setting.
Power Play: Best Charging Stations
Charging Station for Multiple Devices
With almost 11,000 4.5 star ratings, this 6 port fast charging station can super charge multiple devices from Ipads, Iphones, Android phones and tablets all in one to save you from wrangling pesky wires and taking up valuable space.
Bamboo Charging Station
This sleek, environment-friendly charging station has adjustable divider slots to fit any device. It can hold up to five smartphones, tables, iPads, or laptops while keeping wires and chargers out of sight.
Dreamy Drawers: Drawer Organizers For Instant Organization
Bag Storage Organizer
This bamboo bag storage organizer will instantly keep your pantry or drawer neat and tidy without the fuss. Each compartment is specially designed to fit gallon, quart, sandwich and snack size bags.
Expandable Drawer Organizer
Keep your cutlery looking clean with this expandable drawer organizer that can fit your interior drawer with 6-8 compartments depending on your drawer size. Use this in the kitchen, bathroom, home office and more.
Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers Set
With over 22,600 4.7 star Amazon reviews, this drawer organizer set is the “clear” winner. Customize your drawer storage with 4 different sizes to make endless organization options.
Refrigerator Organizer Bins
We can’t forget about the fridge! These refrigerator bins have almost 30,000 4.7 Amazon ratings so clearly people are obsessed with how they keep produce, beverages, and more organizes and ready to use.
Rotating Storage Rack for Kitchen
This sleek, stylish, and functional round rotating rack can is like a vertical pantry on rollers. This rack has 4 rotating baskets made of heavy duty steel to hold food, spices, dishes, and more.
Conclusion
By making smart choices and implementing the ideas we’ve shared, you can truly maximize the potential of your small kitchen. From space-saving appliances to clever storage solutions, your kitchen can become a hub of efficiency and a reflection of your personal style.
Small spaces can be seen as exciting challenges rather than limitations. I hope you’ve been inspired to view your compact kitchen as a canvas for creativity and ingenuity. Amazon, with its vast array of products and solutions, has proven to be a valuable resource in transforming small kitchens into efficient, stylish, and organized spaces. Remember that great design is not just about aesthetics; it’s about improving the quality of your daily life. So, whether you’re a culinary enthusiast, a busy professional, or simply someone seeking to optimize their kitchen, these hacks offer a world of possibilities.
