If you have a kitchen, regardless of its size, you likely feel like you don't have enough room to store everything that you would like to. For most people, simply expanding the kitchen or having new cabinets installed is not an option due to the fact that it is prohibitively expensive. One way to help solve your problem is to increase the overall capacity of your current cabinets by organizing them more effectively. However, this is easier said than done. Here are some tips to help you through the process so that you can get the storage space that you need.

1. Pay for the Inserts

The first thing that you need to do is be willing to pay for the inserts that will help you increase the amount of shelving or organizational space that you have. This inserts can be cookie sheet holders, extra, stackable shelves, or plate racks. You might have seen these in the store before and thought to yourself that the are a waste of money and that you are doing fine without them with regards to organizing. However, the fact that you don't have enough space might encourage you to consider them as an option. You can find them at home improvement stores. You can also find them online.

2. Utilize the Tops of Your Cabinets

If you have fancy glassware that you only use once a year or other items that are not frequently used, consider putting them on top of your cabinets, rather than in them. Even if you need a step stool to reach the tops of the cabinets, it's worth it since you won't be getting them down on a regular basis anyhow. If you are worried about how it is going to look, get fancy looking baskets to deposit your infrequently-used items into. This will help unify the look of your cabinet-tops.

3. Install Pot Racks or Silverware Racks on the Sides of Your Cabinets

Finally, make sure that you are using all of your available space by installing pot racks or silverware racks on the sides of your cabinets. This will make things easier to grab and will allow you to cook without as much stopping and looking for particular items. This will make your overall kitchen a lot more efficient as well.

For more information, talk to a company that specializes in kitchen cabinets. They will be able to provide you with some custom solutions to your space problem.