6 Small Kitchen Organization Ideas for Your Home

Small kitchens radiate a certain signature charm that makes your cooking headquarters feel homey and cozy.

The charismatic compact essence of a small kitchen is quite irreplaceable. On the flip side, modestly-sized kitchens do tend to lack in the storage and organization department. 

But don't fret, because we're here to help you give your sweet little kitchen a glow-up with our top six small kitchen organization ideas. 

Never the cliché, we'll always believe that the greatest things come in small packages—and the same rings true for small kitchens! 

Read on to find out how to optimize kitchen storage space and organization.

1. Utilize Wall Space

Your kitchen walls are made for more than just hanging aesthetic photos of tomatoes and cheese or inspirational quotes about food; they're also the perfect spot for storing your dishes! 

Transform your kitchen walls into storage vessels by installing multiple wall-mounted shelves. By doing this, you create an extra layer of storage for your daily essentials, such as plates, glasses, pots, pans, spices, and whatnot. 

Moreover, you can choose to mount them to a height that you are comfortable with. This beats tiptoeing to reach the cereal on the upper shelf of a cabinet that basically touches the ceiling. 

Our recommendation: Tarrison Wall-Mounted Shelf

2. Go Mobile

If your kitchen doesn't have enough space to accommodate an island, you can improvise with a utility cart for optimal mobility and space. 

With a portable utility cart, you will have a versatile space to hold all your meal prep or cleaning supplies. You can even move it around the kitchen as needed. 

When your kitchen duties are done for the day, you can easily clean your cart and store it in your supply closet or in the corner of your kitchen. 

Our recommendation: Rubbermaid Platinum Utility Cart 

3. Utilize Ceiling Space

This small kitchen organization idea will ensure that your pots and pans are stored in an easily accessible area. It's also a great alternative to storing them on wall shelves in case that isn't your cup of tea. 

On top of that, this little kitchen hack works in harmony with decor as it adds an aesthetically-pleasing element to the overall ambiance of your kitchen.

Fab and functional—that's what it is! 

Our recommendation: Double Shelf Wall Hanging Pot Rack (red for that extra cute factor!) 

4. Use Baskets for Extra Storage

If you find yourself running low on space in your cabinets, drawers, and pantry, you can add decorative baskets to your countertop for additional storage. 

Have fun with this one by choosing baskets that blend in nicely with the theme of your kitchen. This is definitely one of the biggest perks of finding alternative organization methods; they give you the opportunity to unleash your creativity! 

Extra tip: Baskets are also great for serving chips, bread, or nuts. 

Our recommendation: Tablecraft Round Basket

5. Store Your Knives Out of the Block

Keeping your knives in a good ol' reliable knife block is fantastic, but that takes up a lot of counter space. 

We would like to nudge you to think vertically again and store your kitchen knives on a magnetic knife rack instead. 

Magnetic knife blocks usually come with pre-drilled holes for easy mounting. This tool holds onto your most essential kitchen knives to keep them accessible. To sweeten the deal even more, knife racks prevent the blades from dulling, as they won't be exposed to wooden blocks that tend to affect the edge of the blade over time. This way, you won't have to sharpen your knives as often.

Our recommendation: Winco Magnetic Knife Rack  

6. Customize Your Cabinets

When you zoom out to look at the bigger picture, you will notice that nearly anything can be used as storage space.

Now that we have covered the walls, the ceiling, the countertops, and portable workspaces, let's take a look at your cabinets. There are multiple ways in which you can streamline the space inside them, but we're going to tackle our top two. 

Firstly, find sturdy racks that let you stack your tools or pantry goods. Layering opens up more space than you may have initially thought you had. Secondly, install a sliding rack or peg board on the inside of the cabinet doors. Et voila! Instant extra space for boxes of cookies, jars of flour, or cooking utensils. 

Our recommendation: Primo Large Extension Rack 

Transform Your Small Kitchen Into a Big Cooking Haven

Now that you are fully armed with these small kitchen organization ideas, you are well on your way to elevating your space to the next level of efficiency. 

Here at s.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply, you’ll find everything you need to give your kitchen a nice glow-up. Check out our extensive catalogue of small kitchen must-haves for more inspiration for your home kitchen!