Small kitchen storage solutions are perhaps the most important part of the design process when you only have a limited space to work with.
The cabinets, cupboards, draws and shelves you put into a small kitchen will have a dramatic impact on the look and feel of the space. There are mixed views on what combination is best for a small kitchen, so it's really up to you and what you think works well in your space.
The one constant in most kitchen designers philosophy for small designs is to have built in storage underneath the counter. This allows you to hide away things that you don't want on display that clutter up your kitchen. Make sure you think about what you're going to put in every cupboard though and the dimensions of the space you want available in each unit.
Overhead storage is where things can get a little more complicated. Some designer believe that you should have overhead cabinets as well as those under the counters. If you choose to do this, then think about having glass cabinet doors so the space doesn't feel too boxy and closed off. Glass and mirrors reflect light and really open a space and make it feel much bigger.
Some kitchen designers prefer more bespoke solutions for overhead storage like custom built shelves or hooks to store specific things. Open shelving is OK if you're a neat person who keeps things tidy anyway, but if you're always leaving things lying around then closed cupboards are a great way to keep things looking tidy at least.
The obvious advantage of open shelving is that it improves functionality. You can see everything and have the things you always use close at hand, so you don't have to keep opening and closing doors. This can make even the most straightforward task even easier to accomplish.
There are hundreds of clever storage solutions for small kitchens and it's worth doing your research and seeing what's available for your design. We have more infomation on small kitchen design right here and can also send you to some of the leading retailers of small kitchen storage units currently available online.