I Can't Remodel My Tiny Kitchen, but These 11 Storage Solutions Make It Feel So Much Bigger

When I first saw our 2,000-square-foot home, I fell in love with everything but the kitchen. I didn't know exactly what I was in for until we started using it, and despite the sophisticated appliances, I wasn't pleased with the cramped space. My husband and I often talk about how we would remodel the entire kitchen, but the dream isn't quite in our budget just yet.

Until then, I’m making the most of my tight quarters and decided to find creative storage solutions. Over the last six months, I've dedicated myself to hunting down all kinds of kitchen organizers and multifunctional accessories, so I no longer feel overwhelmed and frustrated by a cluttered environment. Using these 11 solutions has made a world of difference in my kitchen.

11 Tiny Kitchen Space Solutions I Can't Live Without

• Home Zone Living 15.8-Gallon Dual Trash Can, $110 (was $130), Amazon
• YouCopia StoraBag Plastic Sandwich Bag Organizer, $17 (was $30), Amazon
• Utopia Kitchen Four-Pack Clear Soda Can Organizers, $16 (was $18), Amazon
• Yamazaki Lid & Ladle Stand, $23, Yamazaki Home
• Yamazaki Collapsible Bottle Dryer, $15, Yamazaki Home
• Our Place Better Bowl Set, $115, Our Place
• YouCopia DrawerFit Sliding Drawer Bin, $20, Amazon
• Beauty Cottage Six-Pack Stackable Organizer Bins, $26 (was $33), Amazon
• Handy Laundry Grocery Bag Holder, $10, Amazon
• SpaceAid 30-Inch Stove Shelf, $13 (was $23), Amazon
• Sesno 24-Pack Airtight Container Set, $30 (was $35), Amazon

Home Zone Living 15.8-Gallon Dual Trash Can

We have very little floor space, and because of our butler's pantry and the location of our basement door on the opposite side, we really only have one small area for our trash can near the kitchen entrance. We used to have one dedicated can for garbage and another container for recycling, and needless to say, I was often running into one or the other. This compact duo means I have to take the garbage out more often, but I don't mind now that we have sufficient room to walk back and forth.

YouCopia StoraBag Plastic Sandwich Bag Organizer

At some point, I got so tired of having four different sizes of Ziploc bags scattered around that I tossed them all in one cabinet and refused to use them. Now that we don't have individual paper boxes cluttering the pantry, we tucked this tidy organizer in our hutch and created more room to neatly stack our snacks. It also came with labels, which reminds us which size to reach for when we need it.

Utopia Kitchen Four-Packlear Soda Can Organizers

My previous solution for all of our cans was to stack them in the back of the fridge, and of course, this led to plenty of instances where we would knock things over while searching for a beverage. Now, we can reach for exactly what we need and don't have to frequently restock the shelves or rummage through stacks of produce to get what we need. I also like to use these to organize our canned goods in our basement pantry.

Yamazaki Lid & Ladle Stand

File this product under something I didn't know I needed until it was in my hands. I typically used a spoon rest, but it was always overwhelming when I had multiple dishes cooking and a tiny rest to balance my stirring spoons on. This multipurpose stand functions as a lid and utensil stand, and I've even use it to hold up my iPad to follow recipes. It's one of the most used items in our kitchen.

Yamazaki Collapsible Bottle Dryer

I'm constantly prepping veggies or cutting up fruits for smoothies, and I hate leaving a pile of waste on my cutting board. This bottle dryer doubles as a bag holder, so you can neatly transfer meals into zipper bags. I also use it to hold up my little waste bags that I use to toss scraps while I'm making dinner. When it's not in use, it folds flat, so I can store it in a drawer without it taking up much space.

Our Place Better Bowl Set

Our Place calls its Better Bowl set an "ecosystem," and I couldn't agree more. I use this set for everything, from storing salads, shredding cheese and carrots, juicing lemons and oranges, and spin-drying fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens. My favorite part is that it all nests within itself, saving me a ton of cabinet space.

YouCopia DrawerFit Sliding Drawer Bin

Some of our kitchen drawers are so oddly deep that I didn't know how to use them, aside from dropping as much as I could inside and hoping I'd never need anything from the bottom of them. These adjustable drawer bins have been a serious game-changer. They take advantage of otherwise wasted space, and because you can resize them to the size of your drawer, I never have to worry about them fitting anywhere.

Beauty Cottage Six-Pack Stackable Organizer Bins

Our fridge is a constant battleground. I'm not shy to admit that I got so sick of dealing with the Tetris games that I let it get very unorganized, to the point where I would accidentally buy doubles of food. Those days are over, thanks to these stackable bins. Now, we separate everything by food group, and it's easier than ever to make room for leftovers.

Handy Laundry Grocery Bag Holder

All those old plastic grocery bags finally have a home. Gone are the days of throwing loose bags in a cabinet that would eventually overflow. This very easy-to-use bin also comes with adhesive strips so you can stick it on the back of a cabinet door, or you can use the screws in case you'd rather mount it on a wall.

SpaceAid 30-Inch Stove Shelf

I know there are probably numerous salt and pepper shakers lost in the abyss, but I refuse to look behind my stove. Not anymore, thanks to this stove shield. It securely attaches to the top of my oven with magnets and provides the perfect amount of space so our most-used spices and oils don't clutter our counters.

Sesno 24-Pack Airtight Container Set

I can see everything from our grains and noodles to snacks and dried beans instantly with these clear, airtight containers. The transparent design means I can conveniently keep track of everything that needs to be restocked, too. I love that it comes with four-size options, so I never feel like I'm wasting unnecessary space in our pantry. Plus, they don't have to be reserved for food. You can use them to organize crafts or even kids' toys.