Turn The Dead Space Above Your Kitchen Sink Into A Useful Storage Solution

Not all of us are lucky enough to have a sink with a beautiful view. Sometimes, you must make do with staring at a wall while doing the dishes. It's not fun, but on the bright side, this means more storage possibilities for you (which you can never have too much of in a kitchen). You could install a utensil rail, and finally address your overcrowded kitchen drawer. Or, add a shelf to show off your funky, mismatched coffee mug collection. There are so many ways to take advantage of this often overlooked, yet obvious storage space in the kitchen.

It doesn't matter if you already have a bridge cabinet above your sink. Even mounting a teeny spice rack, like the Baffect 2 Pack Metal Spice Rack, below said cabinet can upgrade your cooking experience. You may need to drill your wall if you want your chosen organizer to actually hold some weight. But fear not renters, we'll touch on drill-free options, too. Now is also the time to decide whether you want it to run the entire length of the wall (for more storage), or opt for something shorter so it doesn't visually eat up the space.

Kicking things off with the most popular kitchen storage of them all: open shelves. Their airy appeal is but one reason to consider open shelving in your kitchen. However, pop a shelf or two over the sink and you'll not only create extra room for a variety of kitchen items, but you also get to put otherwise wasted space to good use. Okay, but what if you like the idea of open shelving but don't want to damage your walls? An option such as the Lavish Home Bamboo Sink Shelf might do the trick.

Kitchen rails and racks are next in line. These are great for hanging everything from cooking spoons and dishcloths to pans and cutting boards. Basically, they help free up cabinets without taking up too much wall space. The Wallniture Set of 2 Kitchen Rail is a fan-favorite choice, and its 20 sturdy hooks explain why. Or let's say you're a wine lover. In this case, that unused wall could be begging for a stemware rack.

Perhaps an even more ingenious alternative for the space savvy is a dish drying rack, right above the sink. You can have yours wall mounted so it doesn't look too imposing or pick a freestanding unit, like the ADBIU Over-The-Sink Dish Drying Rack for additional features. The takeaway here? The space above kitchen sinks brims with storage potential; you just have to find the right gadget that matches your needs.