How to make life more comfortable: life hacks for a small kitchen

Useful secrets in the kitchen are not only the correct recipe for cooking and the most effective way to clean the microwave. Happiness on the culinary battlefield also begins with the comfort of the room, especially when it comes to small spaces. Many designers are sure that even a small kitchen can be cozy and functional, you just need to know some life hacks for arranging this room.

Tabletop

A small kitchen always lacks work areas, so it is very important to properly think through additional countertops, which, by the way, are never superfluous.

For example, if one of the cabinets in the lower line of the set is made to be rolled out, you will get another tabletop when you need it.

Another option is to build an additional workspace under (or even into) the main countertop. Or simply replace the bottom of a standard box with a cutting board of a suitable size or plywood. Then simply insert it into the grooves upside down.

Bin

We usually place it under the sink, but sometimes you can make a hole right in the countertop. It's very convenient: open the lid, brush away the debris, and close it. No matter what, it saves time.

Corner cabinets

A lot has already been written about the advantages of corner cabinets. We will not list all the advantages, just remember that they exist when you order your furniture.

Kitchen apron

The fastest way to update your kitchen is to change the finish, but in this particular case, replace the kitchen splashback. To do this, you can use special tempered glass panels. A special advantage of this method is that you don’t need to knock down old tiles, so major repairs can be put off for some time if you are not ready for a mess and spending money. Such panels can be mounted on absolutely any surface. By the way, it is much easier to clean than tiles.

Retractable platforms

Such designs will help you easily reach hidden household appliances in the kitchen. For example, you can put a toaster, electric kettle, mixer, or food processor on retractable platforms. Don't forget to connect them to the network right away so that the device is always ready for use. And it’s fast and convenient for you, and you don’t see anything unnecessary.

Space between wall and refrigerator

A cool life hack for any kitchen: in the useless space between the wall and the refrigerator, build a vertical cabinet on wheels for every little thing. Here you can store spices, sauces, cans of preserves, various bottles, cereals and other useful items.

Kitchen unit plinth

This place is always idle, but often there is just a lot of free space hidden there. If you equip it correctly, you will get additional drawers where you can store anything, from plates for your pet to a collection of wines.

Folding table

A simple but effective option for a small kitchen is a folding table that can be tucked away against the wall or into a small niche. The space savings are colossal. In addition, it is convenient and practical.

Spice jars

If there are sorely not enough drawers for various jars of spices and cereals, then you can use the lower surface of the upper line of cabinets.

So, we fix the lids of the cans with bolts, screws or glue. And now we just screw on the cans - convenient, fast, comfortable. True, there is also a small minus here - if you use different containers that are not particularly attractive in appearance, you will ruin the entire interior of the kitchen. Since you have decided on such an idea, make sure that they are the same - this applies to color, shape, and size. This way you will also maintain a pleasant visual perception of the room.