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small kitchen..how to manage storage ...plz share any thoughts or ideas?

I have a house with very small kitchen.I am planning to get new cabinets and remodel kitchen.Any ideas how to store things properly in this small space how can i best manage big appliances like ricecooker , grinder, coffee maker. Also how can i manage non stick cookware and their lids... How to store the dining plates in as small space as possible

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1. Take advantage of wall space. cover all walls in cabnets or shelves. Also use hanging racks!
2. First of all, declutter as much as possible. Any extra things that you don't use, get rid of. Some things you use but not all the that often, put them into a diff spot. Closet or pantry if you have. I do alot of creative stacking in my kitchen. I bought tuperware containers that stack very nicely for all my pastas, flour, sugars, rice, etc. I also use a larger tuperware container to put all my lids into. Makes it easier to find them too. If you have any room for extra storage in the kitchen, purchase a small fiberboard pantry for $20-30. That works well for canned goods or even large cereal boxes. Limit the amount of food you have on hand in your kitchen. It's nice to stock up on things when I goes on sale, but truthfully, if you don't have the room, then you need to make a decision which is more important.......6 cans of beans or my space? Good luck
3. Try to get cabinets that go all the way up to the ceiling. Also you will need fillers (they are pieces of wood that go between the wall and the cabinets in case the walls aren't perfect) I would put a pull out spice rack there, it save ALOT of space, well if you cook anyway. Also If you have a corner cabinet do a lazy susan or a blind cabinet so you can use all of the "dead" corner space. Then I would get a dishwasher that goes under your sink, that free up at least 24" of cabinet space. Also get a microwave about the range that has a vent within it. Hope that helps you out!
4. Tupperware modular mates are a life saver - I'm in your situation, and I have all my things in Tupperware - they stack, have a huge range of sizes so you can fit a stack of them in any space you have, and keep all your food items organised so you don't have to root through a jam packed cupboard to find exactly what you need.
5. i went to big lots and bought inexpensive plastic baskets in white, organized everything from pasta to spices, even put some in the fridge for condiments then all i have to do is slide the basket out for easy access