Small kitchen makeovers & upgrades
Small-kitchen problems.
Practical solutions.
More storage. A better layout. Upgrades within reach.
Ideas for making your kitchen work better, with space, budget, and rental restrictions in mind.
For homeowners, renters, and apartment dwellers.
Five ways to make room
What would you like to improve?
From the editorial desk
Useful places to start
Small Kitchen Ideas
Small Kitchen Ideas: A Practical Starting Plan
If making lunch starts with finding somewhere to put the cutting board, begin with that problem. A new cabinet color might be appealing, but it answers a different question.
Storage & Organization
Small Kitchen Storage Ideas for Cabinets, Counters, and Pantry Space
A kitchen storage plan needs destinations for your belongings. Before adding a shelf, basket, or cart to a shopping list, decide what needs a home and which existing space you would like to give it.
Budget & Renter Upgrades
Budget Small Kitchen Makeover Ideas: Prioritize What Matters
Before deciding what to buy for a small kitchen makeover, decide what would make the spending worthwhile. You may care most about a cabinet you dislike, a task that feels awkward, or an appliance you are considering. Give those wishes separate lines in your plan rather than treating them as one shopping list.
Before you buy