15 Ways to Maximize Kitchen Cabinet Space

Searching for ways to maximize kitchen cabinet space in your home? Do you find that your kitchen can’t hold all of your kitchen cookware and supplies? Maybe it’s time for a little organization. And some organizing tools.  

Keeping your kitchen organized is an ongoing effort. Do you struggle with storing cookware and dishes neatly? Does it seem like there never is enough kitchen storage space? For us, it does seem like we have little kitchen storage space. We usually cook our meals at home. And we buy our groceries in bulk to save money. Some of our food and kitchen cleaning products are over sized. Because so many of our food and cleaning supplies are larger in size, we are always in need of extra storage space. 

Our cabinets are usually pretty full. We wash dishes after an evening meal. The hard part comes next. We squeeze dishes into one space or another. Each time we barely squeeze in all our dishes. Frustrating. Not everything fits into our kitchen cabinets in a neat and orderly way. Our cooking pots and pans only fit in the cabinets in one way. They need to be arranged in one way to fit inside our cabinets.   

After taking a hard look at our kitchen, we realize that we have quite a bit of dead space. Space that isn’t being used. Or isn’t being used to maximize the cabinet space. This unused space can help with our storage problems. If you have a similar space problem, maybe these storage solutions can help you too. 

We found some space saving storage hacks that can help tackle our storage problems. We’ve rounded up 15 space saving hacks to maximize kitchen cabinet space. Something that can organize and utilize the dead space. Take a look at these 15 space saving wonders. And tell us what you think.

1. Acrylic Invisible Floating Wall Shelves

Acrylic Invisible Floating Wall Shelves are perfect for installing over the kitchen sink area. The kitchen sink area is prime “dead space” real estate without a window. These wall mountable acrylic shelves can be installed facing up or down. Just enough space to store frequently used items. The shelf is 4 inches deep. Nice solution!

2. Sliding Under Sink Organizer

Sliding Under Sink Organizer is narrow enough to fit on either side of the kitchen sink plumbing. With a top small wire basket and larger wire basket below. This organizer uses the dead space between the sink and the cabinet bottom. Perfect for cleaning supplies for dishes and the kitchen.

3. Rev-a-Shelf Tray Divider

Rev-a-Shelf Tray Divider supports larger trays, baking sheets, or pizza pans in a vertical storage position. With easy to install mounting clips, the tray divider is ideal for upright storage. A nice storage option for baking racks, platters, and oversized trays.

4. YouCopia StoreMore Rack Pan Organizer

YouCopia StoreMore Organizer is another option for storing bakeware. A free standing upright organizer that has adjustable dividers. Storage for large pans, trays, or cutting boards. Includes 7 adjustable dividers.

5. Extreme Matters Heavy Duty Pan Organizer

Extreme Matters Heavy Duty Pan Organizer is made of durable metal. The organizer has a non-stick coating to protect trays, cookware, and platters from scratches. Solid construction organizer to hold the heaviest of pans. Extreme Matters either be used in an upright position or on its side.  

6. Copco 3-Tier Spice Pantry Organizer

Copco 3-Tier Spice Pantry Organizer is a functional unit for storing smaller items. Store spices and smaller food jars on this 3 tier organizer. It helps to quickly locate smaller items like spices. The elevated design is perfect. Scan the organizer when searching for an item. Non-skid surface makes this even better!

7. Uncluttered Designs Adjustable Drawer Dividers   

Uncluttered Designs Adjustable Drawer Dividers is a set of 3 organizers. Adjustable and moveable dividers – lengthwise and crosswise. Shorten or enlarge the storage area according to your needs. Stackable, waterproof, and washable storage. Small items can be tucked away in this storage organizer. Perfect for twine, tea strainers, or corn cob handles.    

8. Bamboo Expandable Organizer for Premium Cutlery & Utensil

Bamboo Expandable Organizer for Premium Cutlery & Utensil storage. Stores flatware, utensils, and kitchen gadgets. Adjustable design that includes 7 to 9 compartments. Made of water resistant bamboo. Attractive and eco-friendly products for your kitchen storage needs.   

  9. mDesign Plastic Lazy Susan Spinning Food Storage Turntable  

Plastic Lazy Susan Spinning Food Storage Turntable comes in a set of 2. Higher outer wall keeps items contained. Clear plastic allows you to identify the contents of the Lazy Susan. Spinning storage makes items easily accessible.    

10. YouCopia TeaStand Tea Bag Organizer  

YouCopia TeaStand Tea Bag Organizer can easily hold 100 plus tea bags. A compact organizer includes 12 clear removable bins. Eliminate multiple tea bag boxes that can clutter your cabinet shelf. Keep your tea bags in the tea bag organizer. And group by flavors. Removable bins allows for easy clean up.     

  11. Diversified Grid Over the Cabinet Large Basket

Diversified Grid Over the Cabinet Large Basket with padded brackets. Lends a farmhouse look to your kitchen cabinet space. Padded brackets prevents scratching the contents in the basket. Handy steel basket allows you to corral items for easy access and storage. 

12. Axis Over the Cabinet Kitchen Storage Organizer Basket

Axis Over the Cabinet Kitchen Storage Organizer Basket is ideal for frequently used items. Items needed for quick access. Foam backing to protect cabinet from scratching. Store your most used items in this clever storage basket. Farmhouse storage basket.  

13. Diversified Grid Over the Cabinet Trash Bag Bin

Grid Over the Cabinet Trash Bag Bin is ideal for keeping your plastic trash bags contained but easily accessible. A convenient bag holder with padded brackets for over the door hanging. Made from steel construction in satin nickel or white finish. Plastic trash bag clutter problem solved with this handy basket!   

14. Diversified Medium Storage Basket  

Diversified Medium Storage Basket is a simple Farmhouse versatile storage basket. A simple steel basket with clean lines helps keep things organized. The open design allows easy access to the contents. The label plate makes this a more valuable storage option. Could be used for children’s after school snacks.  

15. Ashley Small Stacking Basket 

The Ashley Stacking Basket are made of steel construction. Modular design for stacking. Scooped opening for easy access. Features a handle for easy transport from storage to where it is needed. Easy to clean, the stacking basket is a pleasing Farmhouse style. Great for storage use above the kitchen cabinets and under the ceiling. Great use for those dead space areas!  

These are 15 ways to maximize kitchen cabinet space with these clever hacks. Hopefully, we’ve given you a few ideas that you can use to tame your kitchen cabinets with.   

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If you try these 15 Ways to Maximize Kitchen Cabinet Space, be sure to let us know how things go. And if you have any kitchen organization questions, feel free to reach out to us in the comments below. We always are ready to help you out. Thank you for stopping by.   

Mary