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A small kitchen doesn't need a remodel. It needs every inch to do a job. Here are five fixes we'd try first in a rental or apartment kitchen, most under $50.
1. Use the dead space under the sink
The cabinet under the sink is usually a pile of bottles you can't reach. A pull-out organizer turns it into two shelves that slide out to you. Measure the inside width and the space around the pipes before you buy.
Our pick: Pull-Out Under-Sink Organizer with Drip Tray (sold by us).
2. Get mops and brooms off the floor
A wall rack in a closet or behind a door holds brooms, mops and dustpans upright, so they stop falling over every time you open the door.
Our pick: Wall-Mounted Broom & Mop Holder (sold by us). The adhesive works on smooth walls; on painted or textured walls, use the screws.
3. Switch to clear, stackable containers
Half-open bags take more space than the food inside. Square, clear containers stack on top of each other and show you what's running low.
Browse: clear stackable pantry containers on Amazon.
4. Put a turntable in the corner cabinet
Corner cabinets swallow things. A lazy Susan brings the back of the shelf to the front with one spin, which works well for oils, sauces and spices.
Browse: lazy Susan turntables on Amazon.
5. Hang what you use every day
Removable adhesive hooks inside cabinet doors hold measuring cups, oven mitts and dish towels without drilling, which matters if you rent.
Browse: removable adhesive kitchen hooks on Amazon.
Start with the cabinet that annoys you most. One fixed cabinet is worth more than a full plan you never start.