How To Organize and Display Small Kitchen Appliances

Organizing your kitchen correctly is a must if you’ve got a small kitchen or somehow managed to accumulate dozens of small appliances with no place to put them. An organized kitchen helps to keep the space clean and maintains a pleasant environment. Since the kitchen is often one of the most used rooms in the home, you’ll need to find ways to arrange your small appliances.

Here are a few ways to organize and display small kitchen appliances:

1. Buy a rolling cart.
2. Put away small appliances you rarely use.
3. Make use of collapsible or floating shelves.
4. Use a drop-down alcove.
5. Proudly display your nicest appliances.

In the rest of this article, we’ll go through each of these options to further explore the ways to have a neat and organized kitchen. We’ll also show you how to display your small appliances in ways that smarten up your kitchen and keep your space looking coordinated and professional.

1. Buy a Rolling Cart

Rolling carts are an excellent addition to any kitchen, especially if you struggle with minimal counter space. Whether you’ve got a small pressure cooker or a juicer, you can stack your small appliances on this cart.

If you’ve got a microwave that’s taking up valuable counter space in your kitchen, you can easily store it on a rolling cart and hide it away until you need to use it. 

Here are some of the pros and cons of using a rolling cart for kitchen organization:

Pros

• You can use a rolling cart to store almost any appliance.
• They’re relatively inexpensive compared to constructing built-in storage.
• They’re customizable and come in various sizes, shapes, and colors. 
• The wheels make it easy to transport your appliances when you need to use them.

Cons

• The cart will need to be stored somewhere, so you may have to use up space in your pantry or laundry room if you don’t have enough room in the kitchen. 
• If your appliances are heavy, you won’t be able to store too many on the cart.

The great thing about rolling carts is the option to customize the design. Whether your kitchen aesthetic is minimalist or you’ve got bright colors and busy walls, you’ll be able to find an option that suits your preferences. 

For example, this E&F Microwave Cart (link to Amazon) is perfect for all your small appliances. You can also use it as a coffee station. It comes with 360-degree wheels, so wheeling it around your kitchen is a breeze. 

2. Put Away Small Appliances You Rarely Use

If you’ve got small appliances you don’t use very much, there’s not much point in keeping them out on the kitchen counter. After all, that’s valuable counter space that you could be using for something more productive (source).

Instead, use cupboards to store the appliances that don’t get much attention. For example, if you have a food processor or blender that only gets used once or twice a year, put it on top of your cabinets or in the pantry to save space.

Alternatively, you can keep these items in cupboards at the back of your kitchen if you can’t reach the top of the cabinets (source). 

3. Make Use of Collapsible or Floating Shelves

Collapsible shelves are incredible because they allow you to use up more space than your kitchen currently allows. You can install pull-out shelves that can easily store small appliances such as immersion blenders, coffee makers, and anything else you can think of. You can even use these as a spice rack too!

Floating shelves are another great option for those of us with teeny tiny kitchens. Additionally, they’re an excellent choice for those on a budget since you can make them yourself at home. If you fancy making your own floating shelf, have a look at this YouTube video from DIY Creators:

4. Use a Drop-Down Alcove

Drop-down alcoves are similar to collapsible shelves. You can easily install one on your kitchen island and pull it down to retrieve the appliance whenever you need it. 

This also allows you to use up more space on your island, giving you the flexibility to keep small appliances in the alcove, such as a mandolin.

The location is also convenient. You can have your alcove right where you chop up your vegetables. 

5. Proudly Display Your Nicest Appliances

We’ve all got those appliances we bought for their aesthetic appeal. Whether it’s a vintage toaster or a KitchenAid, there are moments when you might want to show off your small kitchen appliances rather than store them away, tucked out of sight.

If you have several appliances from the same brand, you may decide to maintain the aesthetic by keeping them in the same area of the kitchen. For instance, if you have a couple of KitchenAid appliances, you can keep them spaced out evenly across the back of your workspace. 

This will make your kitchen look more like a designer showroom – not the kind of space where you get splatters of tomato sauce all over the walls. 

Arranging your small appliances in order of usage is also a great way to organize your space. If you use certain appliances all the time (such as a kettle or a toaster), it’s best to keep them in an easily accessible place.

Final Thoughts

Organizing small kitchen appliances will be different for everyone since every individual’s system will depend on their kitchen’s layout and personal design preferences. If you’ve got a small kitchen with very little countertop space, having pull-down cabinets and a moveable cart will help keep you organized and on top of things. 

A well-organized kitchen will also help you keep your space clean and coordinated – something that can be difficult to do if you use your kitchen regularly. Choose storage options with the design of your kitchen in mind, and you’ll be impressed with the difference!

Recommended Reading:

• 12 Ways To Hide Kitchen Cabinet Clutter
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