Common Organizing Mistakes with Small Kitchens
How much room do you have in your kitchen? The answer to this question can determine how easy it is to keep things neat and tidy. No matter what the size of your kitchen, there are still organizing mistakes that you might be making without even realizing it. This blog post will cover some common organizing mistakes with small kitchens that may seem like they don’t apply to you – but they could!
5 Best Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes in Small Kitchens
- Avoid stacking items on top of one another. For example, plates placed on the counter’s edge, with bowls stacked upside down inside them or pots and pans piled high in a cabinet. This is not safe for your dishes, as it could cause chips or breakage over time.
2. Do not store items on top of your counters. This creates clutter, which makes the kitchen feel smaller than it actually is. It also prevents you from using all available space when cooking or entertaining guests in your home.
You want a place for certain things to be stored, invest in an extra set of shelves and add them under or inside your cabinets.
3. Be mindful of where you place appliances that have cords, such as toasters or blenders. Arrange these items so they can be tucked away in a corner when not being used and avoid plugging them into the same outlet on an appliance strip.
4. Think about how you can “hide” certain appliances to create more counter space when necessary, while also keeping them within reach or sight while cooking.
Place your slow cooker inside of a cabinet (just make sure it has enough clearance at the top for lifting the lid).
5. Don’t place items that you use frequently out of arm’s reach.
What is the most common kitchen problems?
The most common kitchen problems are:
- Greasy surfaces and cabinets
- Appliances and kitchen tools that don’t work the way you need them to.
- Spice containers that are too messy or hard to open, making cooking an even bigger chore than it should be.
Why do kitchen problems occur?
How much room do we have in our kitchens? It can determine how easy it is keep things neat and tidy. No matter what the size of our kitchens, there are still organizing mistakes that we might be making without even realizing it. This blog post will cover some common organizing mistakes with small kitchens that may seem like they don’t apply to you – but they could!
Here is a list of tips on how to avoid these common mistakes:
7 Organizing Common Mistakes and the Solution
1: Not using your fridge to its full potential
- Not using the shelves properly can cause food to go bad faster.
- Make sure you are taking advantage of every inch of storage space. For example, try stacking vegetables vertically in your fridge drawers or placing eggs on their side to prevent spills.
Tips on refrigerator space:
- Frequently used items should be stored on the top shelf.
- Place things you don’t use as often in the lower parts of your fridge. Lunch meat, cheese and deli meats can be stored here because they don’t spoil quickly.
- Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator. This can take up a lot of room and may even cause the appliance to overheat.
- Keep your fridge away from heat sources such as ovens, dishwashers or warm pipes – this helps stop it from getting too hot inside.
- Place tall items near the back so you don’t have to reach far into the refrigerator when looking for them.
- Keep the fridge closed as much as possible to keep cold air inside.
Also, don’t put hot food into your refrigerator because it may cause the appliance to work harder and increase electricity costs.
2: Keeping all the dirty dishes in one place
- It is best to not let dirty dishes sit in the sink for a long time.
This will only encourage more clutter and make your kitchen look messy!
Always remember that organization starts with cleaning as you go, meaning when you finish using something, put it away straightaway.
- This means if someone leaves their plate by the sink, take it out of the sink and place in dishwasher – or if something spills, wipe it up straightaway.
Tips on keeping the kitchen sink clean:
- If you want to prevent dirty dishes from sitting in the sink, keep a dish rack near or inside your sink.
This way when you finish using something, simply move it onto the dish rack instead of leaving it on the side of your sink.
- Another great alternative is to have two sinks so people can leave their stuff by the side that doesn’t have any dirty dishes in it!
- When you place a small trash can near the sink it is easier to throw away food or plastic utensils; simply throw them away instead of putting on the counter – again encouraging clutter to form!
- Place all dish detergents and sponges within reach of the sink.
- Don’t have a dish rack? Small drying mats are good to use after they have been washed and rinsed.
3: Buying too many large appliances that take up counter space
- Many people with small kitchens end up investing in a lot of appliances that take up counter space.
- Big microwaves and coffee makers can be especially tough to fit into a small kitchen, but it is possible! Try storing your appliances under the cabinets or hanging them from wall shelves if they have hooks on them.
Please remember that organizing mistakes don’t just come from the layout of your home, but also how you use it!
So if you think there might be some other small organizational problems in your kitchen, try to fix them today and see if it helps you keep your kitchen in order!
Tips on appliances
- The best way to organize is by buying appliances that are multifunctional and can be stored within another appliance.
- When there are items being used less frequently, it is best to store them in cabinets or under the sink.
Please remember that organization starts with cleaning as you go, meaning when you finish using something, put it away straightaway.
4: Forgetting about vertical storage options
- Many people with small kitchens forget about vertical storage options.
This is a great way to save space and help sort through your kitchen!
Try hanging racks or shelves from the walls of your cabinets, this will help you maximize every inch in your kitchen.
Tips on hanging racks in the kitchen
- You’re limited on cabinet space? Hang your utensils in a rack from the wall of your cabinets to keep things tidy and save counter space.
- You can hang a hanging rack in your kitchen cabinets that will help you maximize every inch of storage.
These are great for spices, pots and pans, or other items that often get shoved to the back corners of shelves! Try installing one today to see how much space it saves you in your small kitchen!
5: Leaving pots and pans on the stovetop
- Leaving pots and pans on top of their stove after they are finished cooking.
This is a fire hazard, especially for unattended cooking – Avoid this by putting your cookware away immediately when you finish with it!
Tips on kitchen safety
– It is best to store cookware in cabinets or behind doors.
This will help keep your kitchen clean and prevent fires!
-Keep kids out of the kitchen by using safety locks on cabinets.
This is a great way to keep your family safe and avoid any accidents!
6: Putting things away before they’ve cooled down
- Many make the mistake of not letting hot food cool down before putting it in a container and placing it in their fridge.
This is dangerous, especially when dealing with plastic containers – let your food cool down for at least 20 minutes before transferring to an airtight container or plastic bag!
Tips on plastic containers and lids
- If you do use plastic containers and bags, make sure to check if they are microwave safe.
This will help prevent any accidents from occurring!
- Separate lids and containers with drawer dividers
7: Forgetting about vertical space
- Many people with small kitchens forget about vertical space.
This is a great way to save on counter space and help sort through your kitchen!
Try hanging baskets from the walls of your cabinets, this will help you maximize every inch in your kitchen.
Tips on storage baskets
- Plastic storage baskets are a great choice to organize ingredients and other kitchen items.
Find ones that fit your space, whether they be square or round!
Conclusion
I hope you’ve enjoyed my blog post on common organizing mistakes with small kitchens! These are some of the most important things to remember when it comes to organization in a tiny kitchen, and I am sure that these tips will help make your life easier!
Remember that if you follow all of these steps, you will be on your way to a cleaner and more organized kitchen in no time!
Post in the comments on what tip you used to get your kitchen organized!
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Talk Soon,
Cedreka