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Organizing your kitchen is an important task when you live in an apartment because you need to maximize all of the cabinet space you have. Yet many of the kitchen organization hacks you will find online show massive spaces that look like they came out of a mansion, not an apartment in Chicago. If you’re looking to get just a little more organized in your kitchen, check out these hacks that are definitely apartment-friendly!
1. Make Better Use of Your Cabinet Doors
The inside of your cabinet doors, particularly your pantry, can be a great storage option that you’re overlooking. Hang a spice rack from these, and organize your spices with ease! Add a memo pad, and keep your shopping list close at hand. You can even mount small containers to hold your pens and pencils or other small items that you need regularly.
2. Use a Knife Strip
Everyone needs their knives close at hand, but a knife block takes a lot of counter space and creates unwanted clutter. Instead, mount a magnetic knife strip to your backsplash using mark-free wall hangers. These are affordable, attractive and handy, keeping your cutlery within reach at all times.
3. Use All the Wall Space
Do you have any unused wall space in your kitchen? If so, ask if you can add a shelf or pegboard to it that you can use for storage. Are you utilizing the space above the cabinets? This can be an excellent spot to house your coffee mug selection or larger countertop appliances. Don’t forget about the exposed sides of your cabinets where you could hang your larger spoons and utensils or even your knife strip.
4. Buy an Over-the-Sink Cutting Board
An over-the-sink cutting board will give you more counter space whenever you’re prepping dinner. This can also make it easy to wash your produce and chop it without dripping water all over the kitchen floor. Store the cutting board easily by standing it on its side and sliding it into the pantry.
Remember, with the right kitchen to start with, your organization will be even easier. Check out the gourmet kitchens in our Chicago apartments today, or schedule a tour of North Harbor Tower to see our beautiful kitchens for yourself.
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The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of any living space, and it's probably one of the spaces you use most in your apartment. With that in mind, shouldn't it be everything you want it to be? While you may not be able to take on a complete kitchen renovation in a rental unit, there are some kitchen upgrades you can do in an apartment without losing out on your security deposit in the process!
Add a Fun Wallpaper Backsplash
If your apartment kitchen has plain drywall throughout, consider adding a fun and temporary backsplash using wallpaper. You can find wallpaper that looks like real stone (if that's the look you're going for), or go for something a little more bold (like a creative pattern). Either way, wallpaper can make for a great (and easy-to-clean) backsplash that you can simply peel away before you move out!
Personalize Your Hardware
If your current kitchen hardware (including cabinet knobs and drawer pulls) aren't quite your style, consider swapping them out with ones that are. You might be surprised at what a difference a fresh set of hardware can do in your rental kitchen space, and you can always swap them back out for the originals before you move out. Hardware is relatively inexpensive, too. Just make sure you won't need to drill any new holes to install your drawer pulls or cabinet handles.
Consider a Portable Kitchen Island
Add storage space and counter space with a portable kitchen island. Depending on the size of your kitchen, you could even use your portable island for additional seating when you're entertaining guests! If nothing else, this can be a great area to prep food. Many portable islands even come with unique storage features like wine racks and hangers for pots and pans so you can really maximize space. They also come in a wide range of styles and colors so you can find one that suits your unique wants.
These are just a few ideas for personalizing your apartment kitchen space without spending a lot of money or making any major changes in the process. Looking for apartments in Chicago with beautiful kitchens? Contact North Harbor Apartments today to get started!
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