7 Under Sink Organization Ideas for Small Kitchens (Renter Friendly)
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The cabinet under the kitchen sink is where good intentions go to die. Bottles tip over, the pipes take up half the space, and you can never find the dish soap refill. If you rent, you also cannot rip anything out or add custom shelves.
These under sink organization ideas for small kitchens work around the pipes, need no tools or only a few minutes, and come with you when you move.
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Short on time? Our quick picks
- Best overall: Two tier organizers that fit around the pipes see it on Amazon
- Best pull out: Pull out shelves so nothing gets lost in the back see it on Amazon
- Best budget pick: Lazy Susans for bottles and sprays see it on Amazon
1. Two tier organizers that fit around the pipes
A pair of two tier organizers is the fastest way to fix this cabinet. Put one on each side of the pipes and you instantly double your shelf space. The height adjusts, so they fit most standard cabinets.
2. Pull out shelves so nothing gets lost in the back
If you hate reaching into the dark back corner, a slide out organizer is worth it. The baskets glide forward like drawers so you can see everything at once.
3. An L shaped organizer for awkward pipes
Some sinks have a garbage disposal or a pipe right in the middle. An L shaped organizer wraps around it and still gives you two levels of storage.
4. Stick on storage inside the cabinet door
The inside of the cabinet door is free real estate. Stick on boxes hold sponges, scrub brushes and dishwasher pods, and they attach with adhesive instead of screws.
5. Lazy Susans for bottles and sprays
A turntable lets you spin to find what you need instead of digging. They are also great in the pantry and the fridge.
6. A holder for grocery bags and trash bags
Stop stuffing plastic bags into a bigger plastic bag. A small bag holder keeps them neat and easy to grab when you need a trash liner.
7. A sink caddy for sponges on top
Clear the edge of the sink too. A small caddy keeps your sponge, brush and soap in one place so they dry properly and the counter stays clean.
How to reset your under sink cabinet in 20 minutes
- Take everything out and wipe the cabinet floor. Check for leaks while it is empty.
- Toss empty bottles and anything you have not used in a year.
- Group what is left: dish and laundry, cleaning sprays, trash bags, extras.
- Put the things you use daily in front and at the top. Backups go in the back.
- Add a small tray or mat on the bottom to catch drips.
The bottom line
A tidy under sink cabinet makes the whole kitchen feel calmer, and you can do it without changing anything your landlord would mind. For more small kitchen ideas, follow Rental Reset on Pinterest at pinterest.com/therentalreset.
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