Form meets function in these 15 space-saving kitchen gadgets

It's a familiar sight – a tiny kitchen with cupboards full of gadgets that are taking up far more space than they deserve. Kitchen space is valuable, and that's why we adore when kitchen utensils can offer more than one use and reduce the dreaded clutter. We're talking multi-purpose, collapsible, stackable finds that will free up some kitchen space, perfect for the minimalist and of course, fun to use!

Prep

Don't let limited storage space and a lack of countertop keep you from prepping for any meal you want. These pieces will help you cook a delicious meal and then store away compactly for next time.

Over-the-sink cutting board and colander

Limited counter space? This is basically the perfect kitchen prep tool! This board lets you chop and strain all in one, right over any sink thanks to its extendible gripper bars – and the colander collapses for easy storage.

Dexas Popware Over-the-sink collapsible strainer cutting board, $39.99, bedbathandbeyond.ca

Collapsible salad spinner

Salad spinners take up so much space. Thankfully, this ingenious version lets you enjoy clean greens as usual, and then collapses so you can store it away without monopolizing an entire cupboard.

Progressive collapsible salad spinner 3 quart capacity, $30, amazon.ca

3-blade hand-held spiralizer

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Get in on this trendy way to eat your veggies without having to commit to the space a tabletop version requires. This handheld contraption will have you eating zoodles in no time, contains three different blades, but takes up minimal space in the kitchen drawer.

OXO Good Grips 3-blade hand-held spiralizer, $32.99 at amazon.ca

Bar

No space for a bar cart? No problem. These handy tools and glasses will have you mixing drinks like a pro, without sacrificing your cupboard space.

Stackable wine glasses

Perfect for picnics, but also perfect for tiny cupboards. Don't let a lack of space keep you from drinking your wine out of a stemmed glass. They're compact and cute and the perfect vessel for any varietal.

Kikkerland set of 2 stacking wine glasses, $10, kikkerland.com

Wine aerator, pourer and stopper

This 3-in-1 tiny gadget will work wonders on your wine. Not only will it enhance the flavour of your wine, serve, and then preserve it (if there's any left), but its compact multi-function design saves you space in your bar – for more wine, of course.

Master Craft The Fruit of the Vine wine aerator, pourer and stopper, $26.99, bedbathandbeyond.ca

7-in-1 bar tool

Mix a craft cocktail like nobody's business with this multi-use bar tool. No wonder they call it the "ultimate" bar tool – you can muddle, stir, twist, peel, strain, and score all with one compact, space-saving design.

Microplane ultimate 7-in-1 bar tool, $24.99 at amazon.ca

Baking

Baking requires a lot of ingredients...and tools. Be the pastry chef you always dreamed of being, without giving up all of your kitchen drawers.

3-in-1 baking tray

This brilliant invention is three baking sheets all wrapped into one! It's a silicone mat with lines marked for convenience, a baking sheet that's oven proof up to 400F and it functions as a cooling rack. Say goodbye to transferring cookies from one sheet to another – and hello to more cupboard space.

Chef'n 3-in1 baking tray, $31.16, amazon.ca

3-in-1 nesting spatula set

Cake decorating requires spatulas, but they often take up a lot of space in the kitchen drawer. This nesting spatula set features two different sized spatulas and a built-in cake tester – for all your icing needs!

Chef'n 3-in-1 offset nesting spatula set, $12.49, amazon.ca

9-piece spoon and bowl nest storage set

In the pursuit of the perfect cake, you need the bowls, the measuring cups and the measuring spoons and they can take up a lot of space in a small kitchen. Enter this perfectly compact 9-piece stackable set of bowls, colanders, measuring cups and spoons that all fit perfectly into one another, requiring minimal space in your cupboards.  

Joseph Joseph 9-piece spoon and bowl nest storage set, $74.99, thebay.com

Storage

Keep your gadgets at arm's length and neatly stored with these clever ways to free up some valuable kitchen space.

Wall-mount utensil holder

Clear up some space in your kitchen drawers or on your counter by storing utensils on the wall. This utensil holder grips your kitchen tools, conveniently keeping them in sight and within arm's reach while you're cooking.

Umbra float utensil holder, $20, umbra.com

12-piece storage container set

Meet the answer to your unruly tupperware drawer. This 12-piece storage set features 6 sizes of bases that nest inside each other and come with the colour-coded nesting lids to match. Saves space and it's easy to find the matching lid – what more could you ask for?

Joseph Joseph nest storage container set, $59.99, thebay.com

Wall dish drainer

These contraptions are notorious for taking up valuable counter space. Free up some space by mounting your dish drying rack to the wall – but still within reach.  

Grundtal dish drainer, stainless steel, $24.99, ikea.com

Cooking

Kitchen utensils can monopolize far too much space in any kitchen, but these will perform double duty, stack away nicely – and they come in pretty colours.

5-piece nesting utensils

These colourful utensils slot together neatly in their own stand, taking up minimal room on the countertop and ensuring they're easily accessible.

Joseph Joseph Five-piece nylon utensil set, $42.99, thebay.com

5-in-1 utensil

This ingenious tool is five kitchen utensils all in one – a slotted spoon, a turner, a solid spoon, a spatula and a cutting tool. Just think of all the space you'll save!                                                     

Joseph Joseph unitool, $12.99, amazon.ca

3-in-1 splatter screen

It's a splatter screen, a trivet and a dish drainer all rolled into one easy to use, very handy kitchen gadget.

Trudeau foldable splatter screen, $27.39, amazon.ca