Are you planning that kitchen remodel you have wanted for years? Or, maybe you are in the middle of your kitchen remodel and can already see less storage than you had imagined or will need. Or, you maybe the dilemma is with the storage you have in your existing kitchen.
Whatever you situation, there may be some easy solution for your problem in this article.
Keep in mind the solution has to have some criteria on what you will do and what you will not do.
Kitchens are the heart of the home and the last thing we want is a kitchen that reflects clutter, disorganization, a messy appearance, etc. So how do we create more storage for items that are really needed and belong in the kitchen without making it appear messy?
Here are some creative ideas that may just work for you or, if nothing else, it may stir up you creative thinking with even better ideas for your situation.
Keeping in mind that not all kitchens are the same, such as, layout, position of appliances, cabinets, sink, etc., your needs are going to be unique.
- When you cannot add more cabinets, shelving may be the answer. If you have a nook in the corner of your kitchen, you may be able to place a small shelf unit there. Although, that may bring to mind an ugly storage unit that belongs in a medical lab somewhere, that is not the picture I want you to have. Think of a nice looking and attractive wood shelf unit with holds baskets. In these baskets you will gain a lot of storage space. This shelf unit will probably only be 12″ deep and will not extend out the 24″ that lower kitchen cabinets do. This can bring style and accent into your kitchen as well.
There may be a small furniture piece that would work in your situation, but it should have some adequate storage space.
– You can find some really nice basket shelf units online that look great and function well. They are available is several sizes and materials.
– It is important to remember we are gaining storage in order to have that clean, not messy, heart of the home, kitchen. You can gain storage in drawers by putting things in your baskets, such as, chips, breads and other light and easy to get to items.
- Another option is adding some open shelving on your wall or walls. If, for instance you have a refrigerator that is set back into a wall, you may have a wall above that refrigerator that would be a great place for some open shelving.
Not just any shelving, but rather, attractive wood grain shelving, painted shelving or perhaps good quality metal shelving.
– This would make a great opportunity to bring in some unique character with some metal corbels. Wrought Iron Angle Brackets will make a decorative impact as well as function as a heavy duty support for your shelving.
– If you install open shelving for storage, think of what you can store on these shelves that will allow for a clean and attractive look. It may be a great place to store things you do not need constantly, such as, decorative containers for your flour and sugar, pretty bowls and your nice looking serving dishes.
- The idea is to gain storage and a great appearance at the same time.
- Find an out of the way place to keep a small step ladder in order to get to shelving that is above head height, quick and easy.
Keep a good clean look by using the shelving, baskets or whatever solution you have by being consistent in putting things where they belong.
In the market place today there is much emphasize on storage; there is a vast assortment of storage products available to us making your project easier and creative. The goal is to achieve the result with creative and attractive elements.
