
14. Consider Open Shelving to Take Advantage of Vertical Space
If you have a small kitchen without a lot of space, your only option might be to move your storage upwards. Instead of trying to figure out how you can fit all of your belongings into a small kitchen, consider installing shelves on the wall above your cabinets. This can be a great space to keep cups, bowls, and plates that you use on a daily basis. A lot of people say that when they keep their essentials out on open shelving, it forces them to keep things clean, because you can’t hide it all away behind a cabinet door.

Another popular thing to store on floating shelves are aesthetically pleasing kitchen tools, like a mortar and pestle or scale. Many people also use this space for herbs and other plants that help to bring a pop of color and life to the kitchen. Others will use these shelves for glass jars filled with frequently used items like flour, rice, and beans. If you have colorful dishes that look beautiful, you may want to show them off, anyway, and it can be a great way to feel proud of your belongings.