The kitchen is one of the most popular rooms, if not the only one, in the house. It’s where breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared, after-school snacks are handed out, and where people gather for a party.
So the kitchen has to be useful, but it also has to be beautiful. One of the main problems in the kitchen is storage and this problem is also what tends to detract from the beauty of the room. Fortunately, innovative kitchen storage ideas abound. No matter the size, shape, or theme of your kitchen, there is a solution to your storage problem. Here are just a few of the latest innovative kitchen storage designs that are popping up in both new construction homes and renovations:
* Drawers
There are so many things you can do with drawers these days to keep them clutter free and maximize their use. Partitions and double tiers keep your utensils organized. Overlapping deep drawers is a great way to use this space efficiently.
A security measure for the drawers are the knife holders that are part of the utensil organizer. The blade glides and protects fingers when grabbing things from the drawer. Another innovative kitchen storage design is divided deep drawers for your pots and pans. This prevents you from having the mess of pots that are normally found in cabinets.
* corner space
There are all sorts of ways to use corner spaces that seem like a big awkward waste of space. Bread boxes, wine racks or even spice racks can be built under the corners of the cabinet.
* Under Cabinet
Don’t know what to do with your wine glasses? If you want to put them on display, install a shelf under the cabinet. Slide the stem and the cups hang elegantly and out of the way.
* Cabinets
An easy way to store dishes is with pegs. Slide a plate between them and you get a much more attractive look than just stacked plates. Attach hooks inside cabinets to hang coffee cups over their saucers and create another cozy cabinet look.
* Ease and Efficiency
In your drawers, cabinets, and even in the pantry, think about what you want that can make things easier for you. One thing you can do is install pull-out cabinet shelves for easy access to those pieces in the back.
A second very important step you can take is to request taller cabinets. The standard height is 30″ and while you still have that space on top for decorative items, why not opt for 42″ cabinets for more storage space? Most of that over cabinet space becomes a busy dust magnet anyway.
Be creative. You know how you use your kitchen. Create your own innovative kitchen storage ideas and then make it happen. There’s a good chance there’s already something to help you out! It is never too late to organize and beautify your kitchen. This is a lively room full of activity and socializing. Make it one that makes work simple so you can focus on the fun too!
