7 Custom Kitchen Cabinet and Storage Tips

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of the home because it is where the family spends a lot of time together eating and catching up on each other’s lives. Unfortunately storage can become an issue because of all of the demand on the space. Luckily there are some easy ways for homeowners to maximize their storage space.

Tip #1 – A Kitchen Island Is Effective and Social

Always invest in a kitchen island if there is enough room available for one. Not only does it produce more valuable counter space but it is also a social feature. Many people can stand around the perimeter and talk with each other while they prepare food or have a quick bite to eat. It can also do double duty as a table if stools are pushed to the edge so that people can sit at the island properly. One of the most enticing features though is the storage space that it can provide. The entire base of the island can be used to store bulky appliances, tupperware, or whatever else needs a place in the kitchen.

Tip #2 – Custom Kitchen Design to Consider Your Needs

Homeowners often immediately shy away from custom made kitchen cabinets because of the costs associated with them. Anyone who experienced this should reconsider though, because it is one of the best ways to maximize the functionality of the kitchen in terms of storage. For instance, shallow wooden cabinets could be designed for a smaller kitchen in order to maximize the space within the room. These cabinets would be designed to store all the necessary items while eliminating wasted space. 

The opposite could be done for larger kitchens that have the ability to accumulate many small appliances. Custom kitchen cabinets would ensure that countertop clutter is eliminated and everything has its place.

Tip #3 – Lighten Up Your Kitchen 

While lightening up your kitchen might not help you find storage space, it will help make the room itself feel more open and inviting. This will assist with the general overall atmosphere of the kitchen and assist in achieving the open effect that an uncluttered kitchen has. This can be achieved by painting the walls a light colour and using white-light bulbs in lighting fixtures. Furniture that isn’t bulky is also ideal. When used in conjunction with other storage-creating techniques, this can have effective results.

Tip #4 – Organize Your Kitchen to save Valuable Space

Properly organizing the kitchen to create better storage might sound like a far-fetched or unrealistic idea initially to some people, but it is actually an incredibly effective practice. The trick is to make space for every item in the kitchen and to then follow this order. Space will open up immediately when items are neatly stacked next to each other rather than in a disorganized fashion. 

By taking an afternoon to go through the space and organize everything you will also be able to find items or appliances that are unnecessary. Be ruthless when doing this and honest about the items that are not regularly used.

Tip #5 – Functional Furniture

Functional furniture are any homeowner’s best friend when it comes to creating storage space. Look for seating in which the seat can be lifted to reveal a storage compartment. There are many benches like this available on the market, but there are many other variations. These are ideal for small kitchens which have limited storage because seating is a necessity, but this way they can serve double duty.

Tip #6 – Less Clutter

Reducing clutter is a fact of life that every household has to deal with at one point or another. It’s so easy to let it build up in the kitchen in particular because of how often it is used, as well as all of the items which are stored in it. From dishes to food to appliances, fighting clutter often can seem like a downhill battle. Don’t let this discourage you though because this process is necessary when it comes to freeing up storage space in the kitchen. The important thing is to stop viewing counter space as storage. Find space for it within cabinets instead, and if you need to get rid of items then do so.

Tip #7 – Use all the Wall Space to Create Storage

Finally, if you have limited storage space but nice pots and pans, it might be time to show them off. Install hooks on the wall and hang there instead of letting them take up valuable cabinet space. It also solves the problem of what to do with the walls.

 

Conclusion

Any one of these tips can help to create more storage space in the kitchen, but they are best used in conjunction with each other. It is worth noting that in the end it is the kitchen cabinet design which determines how much space you’re working with, so if you’re struggling a lot it might be worth it to invest in new ones. So go and create the kitchen of your dreams today!