One reason why renters enjoy a pleasant Branson apartment living is because the place usually features a spacious living area. However, if you happen to rent an apartment with a smaller kitchen and storage area, you may want to find ways to maximize that storage space. With these small kitchen storage ideas, even if your kitchen isn’t quite as big as you’d like, you can make it more functional, comfortable and easier for you to navigate.

Create a Pantry Using Mason Jars

Even if your kitchen has no pantry, don't fret. Try installing a rack on a blank wall and then placing mason jars on the rack, to create the storage you need. Some racks can accommodate up to 25 quart-sized mason jars. Mason jars are great for storing products like flour, pasta, and even food for pets - items that all come in different sized packages.

Turn a Small Corner into a Kitchen Storage Nook

Make use of the corner of your kitchen to place a vertical storage nook. You can get some ideas about the type of storage you want online at DIY Home Girl. You can also transform a tiny nook in your small kitchen by adding pegboard storage and a bonus counter space.

Transform Your Kitchen Junk Drawer into a Spice Rack

Drawers are useful tools in organizing things in a small kitchen. Using it to keep unimportant things is a waste of space and usually enables you to accumulate clutter. If you like to cook, it's a good idea to transform your junk drawer into a spice drawer. This storage idea not only can free up cabinet space but keeping your spices in a spot that's easy to reach makes it quicker for you to prepare food.

Open Shelving Kitchen

Installing open wooden shelves and containers on the wall is great for Branson apartment living, especially if the kitchen is small. When your kitchen is not equipped with standard hanging cabinets, take advantage of open shelving, a smart storage solution for a small kitchen. As a bonus, open shelves will make it easy for you to grab dishes, glasses, and mugs.

A DIY Plate Rack

Placing a plate rack on a wall is an attractive storage solution for a small kitchen, especially if you are looking for a spot to store over-sized items like cutting boards, platters, and pans.

A Magnetic Spice Rack

Another great way to maximize your small kitchen is to take advantage of unused space and create a magnetic spice rack that can fit the back of a kitchen cabinet door.

Add Free Standing Shelves and Custom Cabinets

Freestanding shelves are great for storing everyday kitchen items like spices and to hang the utensils to free up valuable room inside drawers. You can also consider rethinking your small kitchen storage set-up altogether and install a custom cabinet that includes pull-out drawers and additional shelves.

Optimize Your Pantry

Maximize your tiny kitchen space by organizing your pantry staples. Don't forget to check your dry goods and perishable items' expiration dates so that unnecessary items aren't taking up space on your shelves.

Separate Your Kitchen Utensils

When you keep your utensils in a commonplace, it can make your kitchen look more organized. This storage idea will help your kitchen look stylish with the right design.

Maximize Your Existing Storage

If you don't have enough extra money in your budget, think of maximizing your existing space with low-cost design elements. Add dowel rods to your cabinets and shelves to create plate holders and add more storage space.

Leave No Space Unused

Maximize your kitchen space by making use of the tiniest of nooks of your small kitchen. One good example is placing a tilt-down drawer at your sink, which helps store sponges and knickknacks that would otherwise take up valuable counter space.

Use Vertical Space

Cabinet and drawer areas can be limited in a small kitchen, so it's time for you to get smarter and go vertical. Install corbels, which are great for hanging larger kitchen utensils that would otherwise cram up your drawer. You can also add glass-front mounted cabinet doors, which are a great way to display your serving ware.

Maximize Your Cabinets

Maximizing your cabinets to serve as a customizable pantry is a convenient storing solution. When you add pull-out drawers and racks, it will allow you to pack all of your pantry items into one convenient location that's a fraction of a normal-sized pantry.

Create Individual Storage

If you have so many assorted spices to keep, it won't be easy to grab the right one. To help you save time, consider installing a cube spice rack for each item for ease and organization.

Even if you are enjoying a wonderful time in Branson apartment living, if you are renting a kitchen with a smaller storage space, you might want to know these simple hacks to help you maximize your small apartment kitchen.

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