Kitchen Storage Design Solutions
When designing a home, the best solutions are often the most unexpected. Design means first considering how you want to use a space. This means understanding what you need from your home or a specific room and its layout, as well as considering the pain points of your current space. This will help you communicate what it is you most want when working with an interior designer.
When it comes to the kitchen, storage is essential. Some might say there is no such thing as too much storage. But this raises a question. What is the right kind of storage. It’s important to consider who uses the space, what you want to be able to easily store and access, and the type of storage that works best for your notes. Do you prefer lots of drawers or more cabinets? Do you want to be able to tuck things out of the way because you don’t use them often or do you want everything close at hand? Are there kids who need to easily reach everyday dishes?
Here are three kitchen storage must-haves we’re seeing again and again.
Plate Drawers
Lower drawer storage for plates is an incredibly functional storage solution for many kitchens. Whether the kids are helping to empty the dishwasher or set the table, plate drawers make these everyday essentials readily accessible and even easier to put away later … no matter who is helping in the kitchen.
2. Charging Station
Because the kitchen is the hub of the household, it’s also the place where chargers live. Despite their essential role in our lives, there is nothing aesthetically pleasing about charging cords lying around everywhere. Drawers can easily be customized to include a receptacle with a USB plug in. This means chargers can be kept close at hand, while subtly hidden away. And that is everyone’s preferred aesthetic.
3. Hidden Trash Pullout
The trash is an essential feature of every kitchen, but there is nothing more unsightly than a garbage bin that always feels like it’s in the way. A hidden trash pullout drawer is the solution. For those who love to host, you want the trash to be easily accessible. A trash drawer provides ample space for multiple trash bins or a mix of trash and recycling. It blends seamlessly with the rest of the cabinetry while ensuring waste can easily be disposed of.
The kitchen is a space where members of the household naturally gather. Whether preparing a meal or doing homework, understanding first how you want to use your kitchen and second what you need to be able to store. Creative storage solutions will ensure everything has a place and is exactly where you need it to be. Kitchen tasks shouldn’t be made harder by a poor design. A custom kitchen combined with functional design choices ensure these everyday activities are made a bit easier.