8 Space-Savings Tips for A Practical Kitchen Sink And Storage Units for Smaller Kitchens
Compact living is required in smaller spaces such as temporary housing, small residences or apartments, and tented accommodation for holidaymakers. The kitchen is the heart of the property, because this is where food is cooked, dishes are washed, and everything to do with food and its preparation is stored. Not only must there be enough room to move comfortably while cooking, but washing all the crockery, cutlery, and cookware must be done properly and there must be enough storage for everything. Therefore, it is important to choose right when it comes to a kitchen sink and storage units for smaller kitchens! Choosing well will avoid countertops cluttered with stuff that has nowhere to go. Clever storage ideas are needed when it comes to storage solutions. If you are looking for a kitchen sink and storage units for your small kitchen, consider the following:
- Choose one sink instead of two: Usually, sinks come in pairs – one for washing and one for rinsing. A double sink takes up a lot of space. Installing just one kitchen sink saves space; you can always employ the use of a plastic basin for rinsing after washing.
- Use the space under the sink: Yes, there are pipes underneath it, but if the kitchen sink and storage units are designed and installed to save space, you can still make the most of the space under the sink.
- Use wall-mounted storage: Bare walls in kitchens are the ideal for storage solutions like wall-mounted racks. Install storage units against the wall above your work surfaces to free up extra storage space.
- Use an open-plan space: Between some open-plan kitchens and dining rooms there is space for a storage unit or an isle to demarcate the division between the two areas and provide extra workspace and storage. It can also serve as a handy breakfast bar or dining nook with chairs on the outside of the storage isle on the dining room’s side. This will turn the kitchen into a more practical and comfortable space and people can sit at the storage unit and eat or just chat to the person preparing the food in the kitchen.
- Make the kitchen sink and storage units deeper: If your kitchen sink is too shallow, you cannot do many dishes at a time, with a deeper sink you will be able to do a lot more dishes in less time. You will also not have as many dirty dishes taking up space and this is more hygienic. When it comes to storage units, in certain areas you can install deeper units; for instance, next to the fridge or on both sides of the fridge. A fridge is usually higher than the storage units it stands next to, so matching the height of the fridge will create a neat, straight line – and more kitchen storage space.
- Choose smaller appliances: Just because you don’t have space for a large stove or refrigerator, or a dual sink, doesn’t mean that your kitchen has to be less functional and practical than a larger kitchen. If you choose appliances that are compact yet powerful, such as induction cooking plates, you will find that you are able to prepare food just as effectively as you can on a large stove.
- Put a hanging rack on the wall: If you need extra space for your cloths or even your pots and pans, you can install a hook beam against the wall above the kitchen sink and storage units where you can hang anything from dishcloths to pots and pans, and even cooking implements like large spoons, sieves, a colander, and other essential kitchen equipment.
- Keep hardware small: In a small kitchen, it is easy to bump into door and cupboard handles and drawers. Ensure that anything that sticks out is small and rounded to avoid painful knocks and bruises.
The best approach to kitchen sink and storage units for your small kitchen is to make saving space or increasing storage space in a practical way an art. At GEZA, we can help you choose the best kitchen sink and storage units for your space. Give us a call today to find out more!
