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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.