In a small apartment, space is at a premium. Anything you can do to increase storage capacity—and counter space in the kitchen—will make life more convenient. To address this issue, manufacturers have created numerous devices that improve space efficiency. Below are some of the most valuable ideas for small apartment dwellers.

3 Essential Items for a Small Apartment Kitchen

1. Lazy Susan

A Lazy Susan is a rotating, circular tray that lets you turn awkward, upper- and lower-shelf cupboards into convenient storage for spices, canned goods, and other kitchen items. Place small items on the turntable and rotate it as needed to find what you’re looking for. Some even have multiple tiers to increase storage capacities even further.

2. Over-the-Sink Dish Rack

Small apartments often don't have room to accommodate a dishwasher, so you'll have to hand wash your plates, bowls, and silverware. Unfortunately, this often means leaving a large, cumbersome drying rack out on the counter. You'll either have to take it out and put it away every time you wish to use it, or leave it out and let it monopolize scarce counter space. Instead, consider an over-the-sink drying rack that not only saves counter space but also lets wet dishes drip directly into the sink, saving you clean-up time.

3. Mounted Trash Can

A large waste bin can take up a lot of kitchen real estate. To avoid this, consider mounting a small, hanging trash can on the inside of one of your cupboard doors. Simply swing open the door for access and shut it again to hide the bin. This solution keeps the trash can out of sight and out from underfoot. However, you will have to empty the bin more frequently to prevent odors and fruit flies.

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