The time has come. You’re getting ready to bring your dream kitchen to life; it meets all your needs and suits your particular taste. You hired a contractor. You pored over design magazines and scrolled through site after site to see current kitchen trends. You meticulously picked out your future cabinets, countertop, and backsplash and floor tiles. But have you thought about the details you can’t see?
In addition to its outward appearance, several elements should be considered to get the most out of your kitchen. There are practical solutions available for everything, from storage for small appliances and dry goods to waste management. Whether you’re planning a new build or renovating, these tips will make your kitchen more functional and enjoyable to use on the daily without sacrificing aesthetic!
Drawers are more versatile than ever. Previously reserved for small items such as utensils and tea towels, they are now available in a variety of sizes that can accommodate a range of items. It’s simple: everything but the kitchen sink can be stored there. It’s not surprising to see some traditional lower cupboards being phased out.
Moreover, there are now several soft-close dampening systems that can be installed on drawers that make them 100% silent, regardless of the force applied to close them. In addition to being functional, they add a bit of quiet to a busy room.
You can stack plates and bowls worry-free. They won’t slide and break if you insert a system of adjustable wooden pegs inside a drawer.
A large drawer filled with storage boxes or divided into multiple compartments would be perfect to store small quantities of food that you want to make easily accessible, such as kids’ snacks.
To maximize usable space, design your kitchen with one or more pull-out drawers inside of a deep drawer. Also known as English drawers, they are used to organize cutlery or larger kitchen utensils. Another possibility: pot storage where the top drawer is used to store lids.
To maximize usable space, one or more pull-out drawers could be added to the inside of a deep drawer. Also known as English drawers, they are used to organize cutlery or larger kitchen utensils. Another possibility: pot storage where the top drawer is used to store lids.
Instead of storing your things side by side in a drawer, you could also arrange them vertically. Insert dividers inside a tall drawer to store cutting boards or shallow baking dishes. Do you love baking? This is where you can store your cake pans, pie plates, muffin tins, and cookie sheets.
The term appliance garage refers to a cabinet or compartment that stores the most commonly used small appliances. Consider outfitting this space with electrical outlets; your appliances will always be plugged in and ready to use. You can design your kitchen in away to store all your small appliances in the same spot or divide them by task into smaller groups (breakfast necessities, for example).
Think about the type of door you want for your appliance nook.
1. Roll-up doors – picture a mini garage door – are a great option for space-deprived kitchens. They can be partially or fully opened and are perfect for upper cabinets with multiple shelves.
2. In addition to being a great space saver, lifting doors are easy to open and close. They are perfect for modern or contemporary kitchens as well as tight spaces.
3.Pocket doors, retractable doors that slide into the wall and disappear when opened, make an appliance garage easy to access. This type of mechanism is especially practical when the storage nook is in a corner with not enough clearance for regular doors. Pocket doors can also be matched perfectly with your other cabinet doors making this a win-win solution.
Lazy Susans have been around for decades. This famous turntable can take credit for solving part of the storage conundrum. The latest innovation is called Magic Corner, a storage system that unfolds outside of the cabinet and allows you to easily view and reach all contents.
A relatively new invention, the corner drawer stores small items in space that hasn’t been traditionally used for that purpose. Take advantage of its irregular form to store miscellaneous items that don’t have an assigned drawer, such as batteries, scissors, or oven mitts.
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