This is one of the most important pieces of the house. The proof ? It is often the kitchen or the bathroom that motivates the decision to buy or rent a property. Yet we rarely have the chance to own an XXL kitchen. Even more when you live in a small apartment in the city center. Fortunately, there are good tips to gain precious cm ² !

A tidy kitchen = some space gained

This is THE basic rule. To continue to see clearly and keep rudimentary comfort, it is essential to be well organized . And do not have the phobia of storage! As in all small spaces, we apply the rule of "everything in its place and every place has its thing", as frequently as possible, to avoid congestion at high speed! An unstoppable rule to store everything in the house, even the laundry. In practice ? In particular, closet doors are used . By fixing an iron bar, a storage rail is built for the lids. We hang a metal basket in which we store all rolls type food film, parchment paper, aluminum foil. The goal is certainly to maximize the space but we also take the opportunity to make life easier with efficient storage .

We move, we hide

The second key to a well-run kitchen? A well thought out layout. With a little thought and a lot of ingenuity we have everything to gain. The real trick is to bet on the retractable . A good way to hide / store essential items, but we do not necessarily need all the time, such as a block taken, for example, but also a table or work plan extra. Finally, if we are really too cramped, we do not forget the services: they are loaded with dishes, appliances, fruit bowls ... and they are rolled into another room when we needs space! Simple and effective .

Discover in our slideshow 10 tips to save space for cooking .

Also find all our tips to save space in the bathroom!