These 'Tension Shelves' Help Add Extra Levels to Your Kitchen Cabinets If You Feel Like You're Wasting Space — And They're Really Easy to Install
Not only are they ideal for small kitchens, but they're equally valuable in large, unsegmented cabinets
Large, lofty cabinets seem like such a blessing at first glance. But if you use them as they are, sans shelves and all, you're probably wasting some precious storage space. That's where these Extendable Tension Shelves from Amazon come in handy.
Organizing kitchen cabinets is made so much easier with these adjustable shelves. Like any tension rod, you can extend the shelf until it fits snugly across the width of your cabinet. And then, once it's firmly in place, you can double your storage by treating it as a built-in shelf.
While I wouldn't put anything particularly weighty on these shelves, it's all about optimizing your cabinets for maximum use. And with a touch of reorganizing, you'll find yourself with a less chaotic counter and a calmer culinary space. So here's how it works and some great alternatives to shop, too.
This Storage Tension Shelf from Amazon expands from 48 cm to 80 cm in length and requires no drilling. It is a renter-friendly solution for kitchen storage that could benefit from added compartments. It also features anti-slip honeycomb feet at the edge of the shelf for further durability.
This Expandable Metal Storage Rack from Amazon is perfect for holding your dish cloths, spices, or even excess tupperware.
If you're dealing with a smaller cabinet, this tension shelf is 24 cm in width and extends between 30 cm to 40 cm in length.
Although not quite a tension rod, these storage racks expand and stack for multi-level storage within cabinets.
Another simple addition to help contain your kitchen cabinet's items is this Extendable Spice Rack. It'll keep everything in plain sight.
Here's an organizer you can style within or outside your kitchen cabinets. It features an extendable shelf and hooks on the side for added storage.
You can never go wrong with a simple extendable metal shelf like this. If you ask me, it's one of those things every coffee nook should have.
More Kitchen Storage
For added kitchen organization, I recommend this sleek storage tower from Yamazaki. It features a neat drawer and you can use the overhead space, too.
I love stylized kitchen organizers like this Linnea Ceramic Egg Crate from Anthropologie. It adds a splash of whimsy to any simple breakfast nook.
I adore these stainless steel canisters from H&M. Perhaps for some tea bags, coffee powder, sugar cubes, or dainty biscuits to keep on the beverage station theme.
Don't stop with just in-cabinet organizers. Try magnetic baskets to add storage to your fridge and modern sawtooth cabinetry for adjustable shelves.
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