Unsellable Houses Shares A DIY Storage Solution That's Perfect For Small Kitchens

Small kitchens are no longer quite the burden they used to be, because thanks to shows like "Unsellable Houses" and the internet, there are a variety of tricks out there you can use to make the most of your space. If you have a tiny cooking area, don't think of it with disdain and annoyance: Start by applying this clever tip from stars Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis, who have one addition to your kitchen that will double storage and give you more room in your cabinets, pantry, and countertops. Wondering what this mystery hack is? It's a spice rack. To be more specific, a large spice rack that can reside on a wall or even on a pantry door, offering more shelving that will create space you didn't have before. It can be used for a variety of items, too — not just spices.

The stars of HGTV's "Unsellable Houses" are experts when it comes to making the most of small spaces like entryways and kitchens. When you think of a spice rack, you probably imagine a small two- or three-tiered tower that holds those all-important seasonings for your meals. And while these are the standard, they are not the only options, and they don't necessarily have to be used for jars of ginger, dill, garlic powder, and salt. You can turn a larger one into storage space with a few simple additions and a little creativity to make your kitchen seem bigger – no demolitions needed. The stars of this HGTV show may even add this to their budget-friendly renovations tips, thanks to how efficient it is. You may want to consider building your own if you can't find larger options online, too.

To really nail this hack, it's ideal to find a larger rack with three to five tiers that can hang on an empty wall (or on a pantry door). The larger it is, the more space you will have, and the more stylish and designed it will be. Smaller racks leave empty space, which can then feel unbalanced. Utilizing vertical storage in your home is one of the most underrated but useful hacks, and this is a great example of taking full advantage of that. Once you've found a full-length rack (like Wayfair's Celebrity On The Wall Spice Rack), or you've made your own, you can begin filling it with items that are taking up valuable storage elsewhere. Chopping blocks, cookbooks, slim utensils, cooking supplies, and even smaller pans and decor can fit on the narrow shelves. The stars of "Unsellable Houses" also added a few plants, bright kitchen towels, and taller jars and bottles filled with pasta, rice, and other dried cooking ingredients.

The key to making this work is decorating with intention and curating your items so they are arranged for maximum function and style. If you just load the shelves up with items, it could become messy and cluttered, leading to a chaotic effect that is counterproductive in your kitchen. Leave some open space on each tier, and only add items you don't mind putting on display. If you do intend to fill up your shelves as much as possible, this hack might be best hung hidden inside your pantry door to avoid a busy layout.