Add More Counter Space Using This Everyday Item You Already Use

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Add More Counter Space Using This Everyday Item You Already Use By Kristine Belonio Nov. 11, 2025 5:20 pm EST

One issue with having a tiny kitchen is its limited counter space. While you can remove some things from your kitchen counter to free up space or be mindful of everyday items you leave on it , the area where you can safely and comfortably work will largely remain the same. That is, until you realize that you can use a cutting board to extend your counter. The trick is to put it over an open drawer. This will give you an extra surface you can use while preparing food.

However, you don't want to overload the drawer with heavy chopping, as this can damage the metal slides and the drawer itself. It would be better to chop up or do the cutting on the count