Can you imagine the room that causes more stress in moving and packing than the kitchen? You’re right, we can’t, either. The kitchen is the most demanding room both to pack and unpack. But, how about when you have to fit your kitchen supplies into a new kitchen that is the size of a slightly bigger pantry? Before you lose your mind, read this text. We are always here for our people from the Windy City!
We agree, moving into a smaller kitchen can be a demanding job, but remember this – a well-organized, yet smaller kitchen can be more functional than a bigger one where its organization isn’t well-thought-through. Here are some tips and tricks on how to be mindful of unpacking your kitchen supplies and making your small kitchen functional and practical.
But First – A Plan!
When you are handling small kitchen space, the smartest thing to do is to make a detailed plan on where you want to place which item. It’s a much better idea to do it beforehand than to realize that all your pots and pans have to go to the different place after you unpacked and placed them. Start with figuring out where to place the bigger items and go from there. Organizing before the action is a huge time-saver!
Must-Haves Go First
What are the essential items in your kitchen that you need immediately? Those items are the ones you should unpack first. Also, if you think your new kitchen is too small to store all its items into, use this same technique for deciding which items have to stay there. The essentials like the knives, plates, etc. go first, then focus one the second-most important items. Finally, the items that just can’t fit there will find their place stored in another room. When you need them, you will get them from there. Simple as that!
Stack! Jewelry? No, Pots!
When you have a small kitchen space, stacking your pots and pans vertically can save you a lot of space. Of course, make sure to keep it safe and not to stack anything too heavy on top of the light items. Make sure to keep the balance and to make it as easily accessible as possible.
No More Storage Place? Create It!
If you just can’t seem to find any more place to store your kitchen essentials, get creative about the remaining space in the kitchen area. Creating additional storage space isn’t that hard – there are millions of DIY solutions, as well as some interesting shelves for purchase that can be attached to the walls or somewhere else in your kitchen so that you can use the extra space smart.
Any Extras? Get Rid Of Those!
If you haven’t done it before the move, this situation is the best time to get rid of the unnecessary kitchen items. If you just can’t find the place for some kitchen items and you also can’t remember the last time you used them, consider losing those. Be smart and economical in your space!
