#smallkitchens

As a Kitchen Specialist I get asked most of the time, how do I start planning for a new kitchen? Well, it's simple really, you need to do a number of steps such as research, budget, design, order, build and install.

But is it as easy as that? For each of the above steps, there are a number of choices, decisions and actions that need to be taken. 

Whether you have decided to revamp your existing kitchen or demolish walls and create a new open plan kitchen living area, according to your dream kitchen there is a lot to think about when planning a new kitchen. It can be a little overwhelming.

By registering to do Martin Byrch’s Kitchen Project Management course you will have a step by step guide and learn all there is to know about ensuring you get your dream kitchen that meets your every expectation. 

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Have you ever loved a house, but the kitchen wasn’t big enough? Perhaps you just need a little extra room? Try these space saving hacks to give you a little extra room in your kitchen!

Frying Pans

⦁ Use a retractable rack to hang your pots and frying pans. Use an “S” hook to hang them each from a rack that slides in and out of your cabinet for great accessibility.

⦁ Store the lids on a rack or basket connected to the inside of your cabinet door.

⦁ Pan organizer racks can be mounted horizontally or vertically, depending on space. No more lifting heavy pans off of each other to get to the one you need.

⦁ Mount a floating shelf to the wall and hang pots and pans from the bottom. Screw hooks into the bottom of the shelf and hang up your pots and pans to get them out of your cabinets for easy access and more space.

Spices

⦁ Make use of open space by building a spice rack on the inside of your pantry door.

⦁ Place a step rack inside your cabinet to easily see your different spices. No more pulling all of the spices in the front out to see what’s in the back as the back spices will be elevated for easier viewing and accessibility.

⦁ Build a narrow pull-out rack into unused spaces (like next to your refrigerator) or in spaces where you need them the most (like next to your stove top and oven). These make great storage spaces for your most-used items like spices and cooking oils.

⦁ Store your spices in containers with magnetic lids. Install a sheet magnet inside a pantry or cabinet door or on an open wall. Attach your spices to the sheet to save counter and cabinet space.

Plates & Cutting Boards

⦁ Use a rack to store your plates and cutting boards upright to save cabinet space.

⦁ Install a pegboard into the bottom of a drawer. Lay out your various plates and bowls and then insert pegs to help hold them into place. This will open up valuable cabinet space, and the pegs will keep your plates and bowls from crashing into each other while you open and close the drawers.

⦁ Have a pull-out cutting board installed directly over your trash can. Carve a hole into the cutting board to easily dispose of food waste while cutting.

Miscellaneous

⦁ Pull-out drawers inside cabinets save space and time. More items can be stacked behind one-another without losing access to them. Great for food cabinets as well as under the sink for cleaning supplies.

⦁ Tilt-down drawers under the sink hold sponges and other small items that would otherwise clutter up your counter space.

⦁ Install rods with “S” hooks under your cabinets or on empty wall space. Hang mugs, cooking utensils, or other miscellaneous items.

⦁ Use chalkboard paint inside your pantry door for a conveniently placed grocery list.

⦁ Create more counter space by building a tray that fits over your stove. When not using the stove the tray creates more usable counter space, but it can also be removed and used as a serving tray by adding handles to the sides.