Small kitchen ideas for a counter that is always full
Five fixes that give every job a smaller footprint.
A small kitchen runs out of counter long before it runs out of food.
These five fixes shrink the footprint of the jobs you do every day, from drying dishes to measuring flour.
All 5, at a glance
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Small kitchen idea no. 01
A dish rack sized for a small counter
An angled tray drains straight into the sink, so the counter beside it stays dry.
Good to know15.2 x 11.2 in · rust proof
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Fruit on two tiers, not spread across the counter
Two tiers and a banana hanger take the fruit up instead of out.
Good to know2 tiers · banana hanger
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Liner for the cabinet nobody wipes
It cuts to size, grips without glue and lifts out to rinse.
Good to knowNon adhesive · cuts to size
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Measuring cups that nest into one stack
Four cups and a coffee scoop stack on one ring in a drawer.
Good to know5 piece · dishwasher safe
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A jar opener so the lid stops winning
Long handles do the work, and eight openings cover most lids.
Good to know4 piece set · bottles and cans too
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