Top 12 Clever Kitchen Ideas

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Kitchens are the workhorses of the house by their very nature, and these brilliant ideas — if we do say so ourselves — will help you take yours to the next level. From how to fake stainless steel appliances on the cheap to a smart new use for those silly fake cabinetry drawers, we’ve found useful tips and tricks for every kitchen out there.

Turn your boring fridge into an eye-catching standout.

Vinyl stickers made for walls and windows can also work on your fridge, and Etsy seller Adzif makes multiple versions cut to fit exactly. (Photo: ADzif)

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Pining for stainless steel kitchen appliances? Fake ’em!

The secret, as blogger Julie Blannerdemonstrates via her dishwasher makeover, is stainless steel contact paper. P.S.: This could also transform your refrigerator. (Photo:Julie Blanner)

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Just add wheels. Whee!

A rolling dining room table is the ultimate spot to stage your nightly moveable feast (heh!). (Photo: Niemand Interiors via Houzz)

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Install in-counter cubbies for breads and vegetables.

No need for a standalone breadbox; this baby’s built-in. (Credit: Henrybuilt)

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Fake drawers are kinda silly. Make that extra space work.

Paper towels, now right at hand. Genius! (Photo: Houzz)

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Hijack a drawer into a cutting board + scrap disposal station.

Just install a wastebasket in the drawer below, fit in a butcher board and the convenient chute to the top drawer, and voila! Cleanup has never been easier. (Photo:Houzz)

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Add a slender cabinet to any dead space in your kitchen.

It’s a brilliant spot to stash skinny cleaning supplies like brooms and dustpans. (Photo:Masterbrand)

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Or sneak in a slim wine rack!

What a brilliant use of space that might have been wasted. (Photo: Minimalisti)

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Here’s another unexpected spot to squeeze in a wine rack.

’Cause why not utilize every square inch of your kitchen island? Turn it into a DIY project by removing a cabinet and adding in small shelves. (Photo: Minimalisti)

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Sneak in outlets under your cabinets.

You’ll have a smooth, uninterrupted backsplash as a result. (Photo: Sally Jensen Interiors)

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Those magnetic knife racks are cool, but…

This secret, slide-out knife rack keeps your sharps safely stashed away. Also, it just looks awesome. (Photo: Houzz)

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Finally, a smart solution for messy utensils.

Instead of containers stuffed with spatulas cluttering your counter, this nifty drawer keeps ’em at the ready, yet out of sight. (Photo: Houzz)

We thought these were too good to pass up, so we passed them on.

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