How to Unpack into a Small Kitchen

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!   One of the biggest problems of the modern man is the lack of space. That problem becomes blown out of proportions when having too many possessions and not enough space. Even though this scenario seems unlikely (after all, who buys more items than their houses can fit), it commonly happens when moving. And no moving problem will give you as many headaches as having to unpack into a small kitchen. Whether it’s due to the number of appliances or the sheer amount of kitchen utensils, the kitchen is a hellish room for all those who are moving. As far as you know, there is no way to successfully organize the whole undertaking and keep your kitchen in top condition. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.

      Make a solid and realistic plan

People say that every successful project starts with a good plan. Think about it – when you were first faced with relocation, you made one checklist after another in order to make sure nothing is forgotten. You had to make sure you transfer your utilities, find the highest-quality packing materials, and hire the Best Cross Country Movers on the market. If you have gone through all that trouble just to organize your move, why let it all go to waste now when it’s time to finally unpack and enjoy the fruits of your labor?

The task of unpacking into a small kitchen is nothing if not a long, tiresome and complicated project. So, before you actually start to unpack your boxes, make an outline of the layout of your new kitchen. Where do you plan to store your glassware? Will you be able to place all of your appliances without creating a mess? Is there a good strategy for making sure not even an inch of your small kitchen goes to waste? Have a visualization in your mind before you proceed with unpacking. 

Not all households were blessed with a spacious and luxurious kitchen.

Be practical when trying to unpack into a small kitchen

There are many different ways to unpack into a small kitchen. But, the only plan that will bring you any results is a practical one. Even though you really want to unpack that fancy bread maker you bought during your trip to Italy as soon as you arrive at your new home, you have to stop for a second and think. Is the bread maker really an essential appliance, one that you can’t do without? Because when it comes to small kitchens, every element counts. Chances are your kitchen might be able to withstand only 60 percent of the items you had in the previous home. So, when unpacking, be rational. First, unpack the utensils and appliances you use on a daily basis, such as your toaster and coffee maker, and then work your way towards your other kitchen possessions. Sure, this type of unpacking may not give you a fabulous kitchen with cutting-edge appliances, but it will leave you with a tidy and functional one.

       Use up every inch of your counter space

While it’s true that, when unpacking into your kitchen, the majority of your items will find their homes in your cabinets, you would be surprised how much space you can get by being smart about your countertops. Yes, that is the place that should serve primarily for food preparation. But, you don’t exactly cut your vegetables on the very end of your countertops and in their corners, do you? Countertop corners are perfect for small kitchen appliances, such as stand mixers. Of course, you could put them in cabinets but, this way, you get to save some space while adding a certain appeal to the overall look of your kitchen. The only thing to worry about is functionality. You don’t want to overcrowd your countertops and be left with no place for preparing your food, do you? 

To successfully unpack into a small kitchen, you need to use up every available inch of space.

             Invest in some storage solutions

Do you want to become one of those people who have a tidy and well-maintained kitchen? Then you will need to invest some funds into storage solutions when unpacking your kitchen. Don’t worry – no one is suggesting you rent a storage unit, although you can if you feel like there are some items you could part with. While a storage unit won’t be necessary, different and insightful storage solutions will be. What can you do?

• Hang some shelves on your walls and instantly get plenty of space for hanging your pots and pans. 
• A bar you can put anywhere for hanging your dish towels and other kitchen-based linen. 
• There are places where you can find cabinet dividers that will help you unpack into a small kitchen and keep it organized long after the moving process is over. 

                  Use up the vertical space

When you have to cram plenty of items in a small space, there’s little room left for imagination and decoration. Your only goal when trying to unpack into a small kitchen is to create a safe and functional environment. A good way to achieve that is by making sure you use up the vertical space as much as possible. Stack your plates, dishes, cups, pots, pans, etc. – you name it.

Stacking is the name of the game when it comes to unpacking into small spaces.

However, the point here is not to make a stack so high that it crumbles down a few days later, with all of your expensive china ending up in pieces. The point is to go as high as possible while remaining safe. A good rule of thumb is to always stack heavy items first, and then work your way towards lighter ones. And as soon as the pile starts looking like it might tip over, take away the last two or three items you stacked. It’s a proven way of avoiding a disastrous situation.

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