Storage Solutions
Lack of storage is the number-one tiny-kitchen regret. The wins are simple: drawers over cupboards, go vertical, and get clutter off the bench. Pricing is shown per country; regions marked "being researched" are coming soon.
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Storage options
Pull-Out Pantry (tall / narrow)
A tall, narrow cabinet (often 300–450mm wide) whose shelves slide out to you, so you see every jar and tin from the side. The ultimate small-kitchen space-saver.
Advantages
- Huge storage in a tiny footprint
- Everything visible — no lost items at the back
- Fits a slim gap beside the fridge
- Soft-close options
Disadvantages
- Pull-out mechanism adds cost
- Needs a full-height run of cabinet
- Heavier when fully loaded
Indicative pricing
🇦🇺 Australia$589 – $1,319 (unit)
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched
Deep Drawers + Organisers
Deep, full-extension drawers (600–900mm) hold pots, plates and pantry goods and pull right out. Internal organisers and anti-slip mats keep it all in place — important when towing.
Advantages
- See and reach everything easily
- Organisers stop items shifting on the road
- Far better than deep cupboards
- Internal "drawer-in-drawer" for cutlery
Disadvantages
- Organisers add ~10–15% to drawer cost
- Good runners matter (Blum/Hettich)
Indicative pricing
🇦🇺 AustraliaDrawer organisers from ~$26 (IKEA) up
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched
Corner & Vertical Solutions
Blind-corner pull-outs (LeMans trays) recover lost corner space, and narrow vertical pull-outs hold oils and spices beside the cooktop.
Advantages
- Recovers otherwise dead corner space
- Slim spice/oil pull-outs near the cooktop
- Tray dividers for boards and trays
Disadvantages
- Specialty hardware costs more
- Needs planning at cabinet stage
Indicative pricing
🇦🇺 AustraliaCorner pull-out systems $200 – $800
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched
Appliance Garage
A benchtop cupboard with a roller or pocket door that hides the toaster, kettle and coffee machine — while they stay plugged in and ready to use.
Advantages
- Clears bench clutter instantly
- Appliances stay plugged in
- Makes a tiny kitchen feel tidy
- Hides the everyday mess
Disadvantages
- Takes a section of bench/overhead
- Needs a power point inside
- Roller doors add cost
Indicative pricing
🇦🇺 AustraliaRoller-door kit from ~$150 (excl. cabinetry)
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched
Clever Extras (cheap wins)
Low-cost add-ons that punch above their weight: magnetic spice racks on a cabinet side, under-cabinet baskets, hanging pot rails, over-sink boards and fold-down shelves.
Advantages
- Cheap and often DIY
- Frees up bench and cupboard space
- Easy to add or change later
- Great for renters/retrofits
Disadvantages
- Can look cluttered if overdone
- Adhesive types may not hold heavy items
Indicative pricing
🇦🇺 Australia$10 – $80 each
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched
The golden rule. If you do one thing, choose deep drawers over base cupboards — you see and reach everything without crawling in. Then add a slim pull-out pantry and take your overheads to the ceiling. That trio solves most tiny-kitchen storage.
Pricing note: figures are indicative 2026 estimates in Australian dollars and vary by brand and size. Fix loaded pull-outs and racks securely for travel on a tiny home on wheels. Regions marked "being researched" will be added soon. Last updated: June 2026.