#tiny kitchens

Behold, my tiny kitchen counter. The story is, I have a very narrow galley kitchen in my prime dollhouse. You met my second dollhouse project, my prime is mine for keeps and it is still in process. I’ve been trying to finalize the kitchen for like...a year and one of my biggest headaches was this space I wanted to have a counter. I could not find a pre-made counter to fit the space. 

Cue miter saw and a variety of wood from my local model train store where the owner thinks me building tiny furniture is hilarious. 

Tiny vintage kitchen painted a daring bright blue. 

When the cooking space is limited, it may seem difficult to keep the kitchen organised. However, with the help of creative solutions you can make your kitchen look neat and organised. Here we have rounded up some ideas to organise tiny kitchens: 

Declutter your kitchen and prioritise your essentials  

When you have limited space, it is important to narrow down things you need. Analyse the items that you need everyday and what you do not need. Kitchen appliances that you need everyday must be within easy reach. A good way to keep the countertop clean is to install a countertop cabinet with doors. This will help storing toasters, coffee makers, and other daily appliances without making the countertop look cluttered. 

2. Store vertically 

In small kitchens, storing items vertically instead of horizontally can help save a lot of space and keep things organised. You can organise things either by size or how frequently you use them. Here are some ideas for vertical storage: 

Choose ceiling-high cabinets as they will help you store things you do not need everyday. 

Install narrow pullout racks that can serve as pantry storage. 

Use organisers to divide cabinets into narrow vertical slots. They can be used for storing baking trays, chopping boards and even plates. 

Install floating shelves near the cooking area (away from the stove) and sink. 

Use space behind the cabinet doors by hanging a vertical lid rack. 

Add extra racks to use the unused vertical space. 

Hang hooks  on walls or cabinet doors to hang pots and pans.

3. Store occasionally used  items elsewhere 

There is no hard and fast rule that says all kitchen items must be stored in the kitchen. If you have cabinets in the living room, the occasionally used items such as fancy dinner sets and glassware can be stored there. Similarly, spare appliances and utensils can be stored elsewhere.  4. Assign place for everything 

For a seamless look, install dividers that match your drawer's interiors. This way you can have one drawer for cutlets, one for crockery and another for bowls. Use wire shelf risers to multiply vertical storage space. 

5. Get your kitchen customised 

Tiny Re(E)volitions Kitchen (Via Tiny House Blog)

by Kent Griswold

So much time is spent thinking about the exterior build of tiny houses – the trailer, the framework, the weight, the roof, etc – that the interior is often overlooked. But is that wise? Isn’t the interior what transforms an otherwise stark and impersonal trailer or foundation into a home? It is if you ask Stacey Pridgen of Rooms and Spaces and tiny places.