Kitchen Storage Solutions
In response to designers and savvy consumers, cabinet manufacturers and suppliers have developed a range of ingenious solutions for your storage needs…it’s no longer just your mom’s lazy susan! These can range from the simple to the elaborate, but all are designed to make your life a lot easier. A little homework during the kitchen design phase can go a long way to help you pick the items that are right for you.
Behind every door, inside every drawer, lies a wealth of gadget options…lMake sure to read the following list closely, and before the kitchen design phase begins, write down a list of your "must-haves" and give this to your kitchen designer. Now let's take a look at just a few of the options available for your kitchen design:
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Pantry systems for tall, base or wall cabinets (folding/ sliding/swinging)
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Blind corners with swing-out trays and lazy-susans
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Corner base cabinets with drawers instead of doors
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Drawer divider systems, whether wood, metal or plastic - changing configurations depending on your needs
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Toekick drawers making an unused space functional
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Bread drawers – lined or lidded
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Pots and pans in taller roll-out shelves, or slide-out racks
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Recycling centers from single to multiple containers making “going green” easy
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Spices finding homes behind doors and in drawers - even in pull-outs hidden behind corbels, fluted pilasters or decorative legs
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Plate storage - infinitely adjustable drawer peg systems, moveable plate storage racks
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Baskets in every shape and combination, attached to cabinet doors or sliding out from cabinets
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Backsplash storage boxes equipped with knife racks, cutting boards, spice racks
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Backsplash bar and hooks, with a multitude of accessories from clocks to colanders, presses to peelers
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Shelves that pop-up from your cabinets to hold mixers, food processors and blenders
We hope we’ve wet your appetite. So go exploring - you’ll be glad you did!