[header] How to arrange a kitchen without cabinets [title] Measure how much space essential kitchen objects need. [step] Select only the items you know you need to keep in the kitchen, such as your favorite coffee machine or foods you regularly keep in stock. Use a tape measure to record a rough estimate of the item's dimensions. 
This can be laborious, but it will give you an idea of how to organize your kitchen. [substeps] For example, measure the base of the toaster to find out how much counter space it needs.