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Most people don’t have the luxury of a huge kitchen in their home with seemingly endless countertop space and a floating island. Fortunately, you don’t need a celebrity chef-sized culinary setup to cook comfortably and efficiently in your space. Even those with minimal square footage can make the most of their kitchens with these top three tips to maximize countertop area.

How to Save Countertop Space in Your Kitchen

1. Creative Appliance Storage

Microwaves, coffee makers, and toasters can take up a large portion of your countertops, with little left for dicing and chopping. If wall space permits it, implement appliance storage options like pull-out shelves for blenders and built in spaces for microwaves and other appliances in cabinets.

2. Install Hooks & Dividers

countertopsSave countertop space by moving your knives and other utensils to a hanging wall display or hooks hidden inside your cabinets. You may also want to invest in a wall spice rack or one that fits in the cupboard, as a countertop one can eat up a lot of usable space.

3. Fold-Down Shelves

With limited counter space, it can be challenging to find a place to set your recipe book or smart phone while you’re cooking dinner. To remedy the issue, install a fold-down shelf on your wall or windowsill, which provides a convenient place to temporarily store items you need on hand while stirring and cutting.

 

Whether you have a spacious or tiny kitchen, the trusted professionals at Big Island Countertops in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, HI, can provide the support you need to make the most of your space. Since 1991, their team has crafted beautiful, customizable countertops to suit every need. As an added bonus, these countertops are constructed from durable materials like granite, quartz, and laminate, which makes them easy to clean and maintain. To learn more about their selection of kitchen countertops, visit them online or call (808) 961-6633 for Hilo and (808) 326-2822 for Kailua-Kona.

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