| 1. Organise your drawers Increase the functionality and efficiency of your kitchen by compartmentalising the space in your drawers to hold cooking tools, cutlery, plates and other equipment. You may want... |
| Another way of organising space in existing cupboards and drawers is by creating sections using wooden pegs. Tip: This is extremely helpful for drawers where hurried pulling may allow delicate cups, saucers,... |
| A half-height pull-out larder exclusively designed for spices ensures the smallest of spaces are put to good use. These pull-out spice racks display neatly arranged spice jars and can be built close to... |
| 2. Invest in a double sink I think one of the essentials in a kitchen is a double sink. It allows ample space for washing and cleaning (of vegetables and dishes). In joint families, where more than one... |
| Having a pop-out drawer to hold cleaning tools will give you easy access to scrubbers, wipers and gloves to clean the kitchen platform and sink area at the end of the day. |
| 3. Utilise corner spaces When designing or renovating kitchens, do not forget to utilise the corner space to stack away your go-to appliances. A cubbyhole for regularly used appliances, such as the kettle,... |
| 4. Install sockets within cabinet areas for smaller appliances… When creating cabinet spaces, factor in the wiring and switch outlets. You can store small appliances out of sight and even use them right... |
| 5. …And pop up sockets for bigger kitchens Having insufficient sockets can be extremely frustrating, but these retractable pop-up sockets are extremely handy when working in a large or medium-sized kitchen.... |
| 6. Wall-mount appliances Wall-mounted storage is the way to go where space is a luxury. Also, when having built-in appliances is not an option, consider mounting appliances such as microwaves on the wall... |
| 7. Get a tablet holder Kitchens can greatly benefit from tablet holders. The elevated phone and tablet holders assist users who wish to browse through recipes or watch cooking tutorials without having... |
| 8. Install pull-out shelves for food processors and mixers Slightly heavier appliances like food processors can be attached to a pull-out base within one of your cabinets. These ensure that they do not... |
| 9. Use magnetic strips to hold knives Towel rods and magnetic strips can also ease off the clutter on the surfaces by keeping tea towels, dish rags, knives and sponges at bay. Install S-hooks and small... |
| 10. Get wall-hung baskets for fruits and vegetables… Often, fruit baskets take a lot of space on your kitchen counter or dining table. An alternative to that is to hang them. Veggies that are used regularly... |
| 11. …Or have pull-out wire-mesh trays Pull-out storage trays in plastic or wire mesh are useful to store fruits and vegetables separately. The mesh allows ample air circulation and is useful for vegetables... |
