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No drawers in your kitchen? Seems unbelievable, right? You’d be surprised to know it’s happening more often than not in small apartments in big cities. Newer, tiny kitchens often come with just a few cabinets and no drawers. But if you’re someone who happens to have a kitchen without drawers, take heart! There are ways to organize your kitchen even without drawers. Wait for it….
I know, you have questions! You’re thinking, how am I supposed to organize my cutlery? Where will the spices go? And that big drawer for utensils?
The good news is that modern-day kitchen storage solutions have come a long way. If used cleverly, these storage solutions and tools can help you fully organize a kitchen without drawers. I’ll take your through various storage hacks so you can finally get the most out of your tiny, drawer-less kitchen.
Have enough drawers but struggling with less cabinet space? Here’s how you can organize your kitchen without cabinets.
Before you dive in though, be sure to declutter your kitchen of any stuff you’re no longer using, or stuff that’s past expiry. Here are some tips and tricks and a handy kitchen declutter checklist to get you started.
Done? Great.
Now here’s how you can organize your kitchen without drawers:
Turn Cabinets into Drawers With These Adhesive Pull Out Trays
These super-clever pull out trays can literally turn any cabinet into a deep drawer. You can stick them to the bottom of your cabinet, or drill them in if you’d like. They glide out pretty easy and make it easy to reach everything. Great for heavy utensils, pantry items, pretty much anything you’d otherwise stuff in drawers.
Organize Open Shelves With Pull-Out Bins
Clear pull-out bins can be your best friend in the absence of kitchen drawers. You can arrange these on open shelves, even on top of kitchen cabinets. Fill with anything from cutlery to spices to condiments. They’re stackable and you can pull out each pretty easily, like a mini drawer. Put pretty labels and you’re all set.
Find Creative Ways to Store Spices
Spices are traditionally stored in drawers, but in a kitchen without drawers – you’ve got to consider other smart storage solutions.
Under-shelf Spice Organizer
Just stick it on under any shelf, and pull and slide out your everyday spices. Slim, sturdy and makes grabbing spices super-easy. A god-send for small kitchens.
Counter-top Spice Organizer
Another smart way to store your spices is to use a counter-top spice organizer. This one is revolving and pre-labelled and (believe it or not) comes with the spices and some free spice refills.
Use Counter Space
When you don’t have drawers, there’s always ways to store your cutlery on the counter. Use jars and baskets. These look cute and are functional.
Use the Under-Sink Area
The under-sink area often houses quite a bit of unused space. This is where a good under-sink organizer can help.
This one below has clear, pull-out trays and adjustable dividers. Great for storing all your cleaning supplies, even dish towels.
Hang Cutlery and Utensils
When you don’t have drawer space, consider hanging your cutlery and utensils. You could use a magnetic knife strip, or a pegboard or even add a ceiling pot rack for a vintage vibe.
Add a Mobile Kitchen Island With Drawers
A mobile kitchen island is another great way to get added drawer (and cabinet) space. It also serves the added function of working as a breakfast bar. This one below come with tons of storage space, nooks and crannies and a towel rod. Plus such nice colours!
