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Storage Ideas for Small Kitchens

Today I am joining a talented bunch of bloggers who love a good DIY challenge.  And, I was ready for the challenge they presented!  Today’s at home DIY challenge involves storage.  Who couldn’t use more storage?  I am tackling storage for the kitchen.

kitchen storage ideas for small kitchens

When it comes to kitchens, our kitchen is on the tiny side.  That is why I am always looking for storage ideas for small kitchens.  Sometimes I am amazed at what others consider a small kitchen.  When I say tiny, I am talking about 80 square feet!  Needless to say, storage is at a premium.  

In particular, I was in need for open storage to hold the fresh fruit and veggies that we buy every week.  Since we eat a plant based diet there is never a lack of oranges, bananas, apples, onions, potatoes and other fruits and veggies on our countertops.

  storage ideas for small kitchens

I also was tired of bags of fruit just plunked on the counter.  Convenient yes, pretty to look at no!  I could have stored it under the kitchen cart, but I was afraid it would get overlooked.  Or, the dogs would help themselves to the apples and the pears.

I had even purchased these stackable baskets and did use them for a bit, but because the stacked, it didn’t leave much space between baskets to actually store very much.

storage ideas for small kitchens

Then, one day while I was peeling apples to make a caramel apple crisp, I was looking at the perpetually blank chalkboard I had painted on the wall and a light bulb went off!

I could hang the baskets on the wall, spacing them out enough to be able to stack the fruit and veggies hence they would hold more!  And, I would still have chalkboard space if the mood struck to actually write or draw something!

storage ideas for small kitchens

Turns out this DIY kitchen storage idea would not only be inexpensive, but super simple too.

Kitchen storage ideas for small kitchens – using wall space to store fruit and veggies

For this super simple project you will need:

  • chalkboard paint
  • paintbrush or roller
  • door frame molding to create a frame – cut to fit the size of the painted area
  • stackable wire baskets
  • drywall screws (and anchors if necessary)
  • cordless screwdriver
  • level

Simply measure, level and screw the baskets into place.  These baskets did not have hooks for hanging or holes to put the screws through so Tim just improvised and placed two screws just under the upper rim of each basket and tightened into place.

storage ideas for small kitchens

 

storage ideas for small kitchens

storage ideas for small kitchens

 

Fill with fresh fruit and veggies.  Since bananas cause other fruit to ripen and spoil when stored together, they share the top basket with a faux green plant.

storage ideas for small kitchens

 

small kitchen storage ideas

I am no chalkboard artist, but I like how it looks just the same! I not only love how my new storage looks, but how the fresh produce is easy to grab and go.

Now that you have seen my DIY storage project be sure to check out all the links below for more ideas.  

I would love to know your favorite storage ideas for small kitchens.  Share your ideas in the comments below.

Until next time….

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  1. Megan says

    February 16, 2019 at 11:18 am

    I like that you decided to hang these baskets!! I wish I had a wall in my kitchen to do this same thing. Thanks for sharing this project!

    Reply
  2. Carmen says

    February 16, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    I love a good hanging storage! 🙂

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  3. meegan says

    February 16, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    I love this fresh new look and organization style! The wire baskets add so much personality. Thanks for inspiring me.

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  4. Toni | Girl, Just DIY says

    February 17, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    What a great idea, I would have never thought to add those baskets on your enormous chalk board. I love that they’re great as fruit bowls making those healthy snacks so easy to access.

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  5. Anam says

    February 17, 2019 at 10:53 pm

    This is such an adorable Idea!

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    • Maureen says

      February 18, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Christine says

    February 18, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    I sooooo love it!!! It’s beautiful and a great way to make sure we eat our fruits!! I often forget about them in the fruit drawer in the fridge!

    Reply
  7. Jacque says

    February 18, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    Cute storage idea. My kids would love having fruit at hand like this.

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  8. Sarah says

    February 18, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    This is a great way to use that space, the brightly colored fruit looks like art on the chalkboard wall.

    Reply
  9. Sherry says

    February 19, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    I love organization baskets that looks great too.

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  10. Danielle says

    February 19, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    Super cute baskets!

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  11. Lisa says

    February 26, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    Great idea Maureen! The baskets are perfect with the chalkboard backdrop, and like you said, I like that they are in the open and won’t get overlooked (and turn bad by the time you go to eat them). Such a pretty way to display fruits and veggies.

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  12. Christine says

    February 28, 2019 at 11:17 am

    What a bright way to upgrade that black hole! It looks so fresh and really does give you some more storage – who knows maybe it will make you that much more likely to eat the fresh fruit when snacking and have tremendous side effects to your health! Nice!

    Reply

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