The kitchen is the most popular and demanded room in the apartment. Every morning incredible aromas of freshly brewed coffee soar here, friends and relatives gather on weekends, and sincere conversations are held every day. For these and many other reasons, it is very important that the kitchen is cozy, comfortable and well organized. Ordinary improvised means will be able to help in this difficult issue. Which ones, read our article.
Novate.ru has collected for its beloved readers several original ideas that can make life in the kitchen much easier and make the room much more comfortable and functional.
1. Rake
You heard right. An ordinary rake, without which it is impossible to imagine any cottage, will be able to provide you with invaluable help in the kitchen. If you put them in order and beautifully decorate, then this tool will become an excellent holder for glasses, especially wine glasses. The rake can be placed on the door or on the wall near kitchen cabinets. They will not take up much space, but they will look very original. Well, of course, you should not forget about the practicality of such a device.
2. Microwave shelf
The microwave is one of the kitchen appliances that takes up a lot of space. It is too expensive to allocate a separate cabinet for it, it is inconvenient to store it on the windowsill, and the size of the countertop is so small that if you put a microwave there, then the cooking process will turn into hell.
There are two ways to solve the problem. If there is free space on the wall next to the kitchen cabinets, place a sturdy shelf there and place the microwave on it. Another option is to place the appliance on a work surface under the upper cabinets. Thus, it will not interfere with the cooking process, and will also save valuable space in the kitchen.
3. Hooks on the inside of the door
This advice is very relevant for owners of tiny kitchens. If storage space is sorely lacking, it is necessary to use every free meter and the maximum number of surfaces. Even the inside of the cabinet door will come in handy. It can be used to store spatulas, brushes, ladles and other kitchen utensils. Towels also look great on the door. The magnetic knife holders mentioned above can also find their place there. In general, it all depends solely on your imagination. The most important thing is that now you know how to free up a little more free space in the kitchen, while spending the minimum amount of time and effort.
4. Shelves above the refrigerator
If the refrigerator in the kitchen is not too high, the free space above it can be used for personal purposes. For example, place small shelves there on magnetic holders. However, remember that they are only suitable for storing things that you rarely use, since it is very inconvenient to get on a chair several times every day to get a plate or grater. On the shelves, you can place spare towels or dishes, kitchen utensils that are not included in the category of popular (garlic press, flour sieve, etc.).
5. Crossbar for caps
For most housewives, storage causes wild horror. And this is not surprising, because they take up a lot of space, do not fold like nesting dolls, such as pots and pans, and are generally very inconvenient in arrangement. In order not to take up valuable space in drawers and kitchen cabinets, buy a crossbar of the appropriate size and place it on the wall or on the inside of the cabinet door (we mentioned it above). The crossbar will help keep the covers in order at all times. Plus, they will always be in sight and you will have to spend a minimum of time to find the right copy.
6. Magnetic holder
Each housewife prefers to store knives in her own way. It is convenient for some to put them in a box, having previously purchased special dividers. Others like the special wooden coasters that automatically become a wonderful decoration for the kitchen interior. And still others, who like to have all the necessary kitchen utensils always in sight and at hand, buy a special magnetic holder. This device is really very convenient and practical, because with its help you will not have to get lost in search of the right knife during cooking. If you are afraid that this storage method does not look very nice and neat, do not worry - the device fits perfectly into any environment. The main thing is to choose the right copy, taking into account the shape, size, color.
7. Magnets for spices
Spices are a product that should always be at hand in the kitchen, so their storage must be approached with special care. The most ideal option would be to purchase jars equipped with magnets. By attaching a sheet of steel over the countertop or on the door of the kitchen cabinet, you can place the spice jars on it, and thus always keep them in sight.
Note: If you have beautiful spice containers, you can display them directly on the countertop along the wall or on open shelves. So you will kill two birds with one stone: you will find a place to store seasonings, and decorate the kitchen with interesting decor.
8. Bags for vegetables and fruits
Not all fruits and vegetables need to be refrigerated, especially in winter. Besides, sometimes there is simply no place for them. In this case, you can resort to using bags on strings made of linen or cotton fabric. You can buy them in the store or sew with your own hands. The most important thing is that they are durable and in harmony with the color of the overall interior of the kitchen.
By the way, this way you can store not only vegetables or fruits, but also cereals, pasta, salt, sugar, and so on. But be prepared to wash them frequently. However, this is a very small price to pay for the beauty and comfort that these bags give.
9. Towel pins
If you don't feel like buying hooks and drilling holes for them to hang towels later, try another solution. Take regular clothespins and glue them to the wall (or attach with suction cups). Such towel holders look very original and protect your textiles from constant drops on the dirty floor. Nice, comfortable and practical!
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