People are always on the never-ending hunt for ways to make their living spaces more organized…especially the kitchen. As one of the most-used rooms in the house, the kitchen is certainly deserving of some extra tender love and care. Give these genius kitchen storage and organization ideas a try in your kitchen.
For Your Contractor:
Pull-Out Pantry – This is a great space saver and fits in most kitchen styles. Keep in mind this can be adjust to any width.
Stow-Away Swivel Stools – For kitchens that have an island or peninsula, but don’t exactly have the space for chairs, asking your contractor to install built-in swivel stools is a lifesaver.
Ready-to-Use Cutting Board – This is one of our favorites. Place a pull-out cutting board drawer with a hole, located directly above your trash drawer. Pro tip: make the cutting board removable for easy cleaning.
Built-In Step Drawer – A truly special idea is creating a built-in step that blends in with your cabinets. Never have to bring out the step stool again! Pro tip: make it look like a drawer for even more design cohesion.
For You:
Lazy Susan – For those hard-to-reach cabinets, upper or lower, use a lazy susan to make grabbing and storing things easier.
Hang It Up – Use coat hangers to hang pot holders, aprons, and more. Not only is this a space saver and organizer, it can add a bit of design flair. Pro tip: use one with a top shelf for additional usable space.
Filing System – Instead of stacking, file things like bakeware, serveware and cookware. This makes them easier to find and grab.
Sliding Shelves – Also for hard-to-reach upper or lower cabinets, install sliding shelf organizers. This allows for better grabbing and stowing.
Use the Door – Doors are one of the most under-utilized objects in any space, particularly the kitchen. If you have a pantry door, be sure to use the inside of it for additional storage.
Transparent Storage – Even if something is easily accessible, it can be hard to identify. Use see-through storage containers wherever possible.
