No one likes clutter, and the kitchen is a space that can’t be confusing to navigate, so we’ve put together an edit of our favorite kitchen storage solutions for you to try for yourself.
Experts at Magnet Kitchens explain more, ‘Functionality is what transforms a kitchen into something spectacular. As well as an aesthetically pleasing space, your kitchen should work for your lifestyle requirements and individual needs.’
‘Storage is a significant part of creating a functional space. Even in the smallest of kitchens, the right storage can make it simple to cook meals, socialize, and spend time with your family. It can also make your kitchen feel more spacious, uncluttered, and enjoyable.’
KITCHEN CABINET STORAGE IDEAS
The configuration of your cabinetry – drawers, cupboards, and shelves – is a big consideration when choosing the best kitchen storage solutions to fit your design.
Once you’ve got the interiors right, you can really concentrate on its looks.
1. CHOOSE DRAWERS AS WELL AS CUPBOARDS
Forget about having to stoop and rummage through a cabinet for that colander/grater/lasagna dish. Pile everything neatly into drawers, instead.
This kitchen storage idea is both easier and tidier – especially if your drawers range in size, from slim (for cutlery) to medium (for kitchen linens) and large (for pots and pans).
We love fitting dividers in our kitchen drawers to neatly wrangle pan lids, plastic containers and cake tins.
Experts at Magnet kitchens explain, ‘Drawer storage is the second most crucial factor to consider when designing your new kitchen. Be sure to include plenty of drawers for your cookware, utensils and other items.’
‘You may want to think about including dividers to keep your items efficiently stored. It is also a good idea to include drawers of varying depths for extra flexibility.’
Again, this is where our good friend pegboard comes in handy as you can line the bottom of the drawer with the board, using dowels to separate items.
2. CONSIDER MODERN LOOKING CLEAR FOOD BINS
Not only will clear food storage boxes for a well-organized pantry or kitchen cupboard be an absolute treat to the eye, but it will also mean that you are less likely to overbuy or let food go to waste.
When you can see – and reach – everything you need, cooking and storing food becomes so much easier.
Clear food jars are a must, but we love the tiered shelves that make the most of a deeper cupboard. And, those lazy Susans are super handy for stowing similar items like spices and sauces.
3. PICK STORAGE WITH SLIDING DOORS TO SAVE SPACE IN A SMALL KITCHEN
Looking for kitchen storage ideas for a small kitchen? A cabinet with sliding doors provides the perfect place to throw general kitchen clutter when you have guests coming over.
If you have a very small space, you will also find that a sliding door is easier to negotiate than standard cupboard doors when they are flung wide open.
There’s plenty more where that came from over in our small kitchen storage ideas feature.
Kitchen cabinet idea using moveable colorful cabinet doors on a track with an architect’s table as a dining table
If you like the idea of sliding doors on your cabinets but you want a mix of open and closed kitchen storage why not copy this kitchen cabinet idea and have sliding doors that can slot individually across the entire run?
4. THINK ABOUT THE MORE NICHE KITCHEN STORAGE IDEAS
If you’re investing in a whole new kitchen, think about those extra features that will help to keep your worktops clear. Narrow storage for chopping boards or baking trays will keep them out of the way of prep areas, without cluttering cupboards. You might also want to use small nooks for bottle racks or even a bin cupboard.
This kitchen by Olive & Barr includes clever integrated storage for trays – a savvy alternative to keeping them out on your work surface, collecting dust.
5. ADD SLIDE-IN CRATES FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Even the most luxurious kitchen needs to be functional. Keen cooks will know that a lot of fruit and veggies do much better when stored out of the fridge, but how do you store your veggies in a sleek and smart kitchen?
Well, Smallbone of Devizes have found a practical and good-looking kitchen storage idea – bespoke crates that slide right into the open cabinet shelves.
6. INCORPORATE A SMART CORNER UNIT FOR RECIPE BOOKS
Kitchen cabinets tend to come in standard sizes (unless you go bespoke) meaning you might have a little extra room at the end of the run of cupboards. If this is the case, a slim bookshelf is the perfect kitchen storage idea as it will maximize the space and keep your favorite recipes nearby.
When it comes to clever kitchen storage ideas, multifunctional furniture including book storage should never be overlooked. This Roundhouse kitchen does just this, creating a neat shelving unit perfect for showing off those cookery books.
7. BUILT-IN STORAGE TO HOUSE SMALLER ITEMS
Even large and luxurious kitchens can suffer from clutter, and it’s small items such as keys, notes, and magazines are usually responsible for the untidiness.
Keep your kitchen serene and clutter-free with a clever storage solution, such as this brilliant built-in key and magazine rack by Guild Anderson.
8. ADD INTEREST WITH GLASS DOOR CABINETS
It’s all well and good hiding away your unsightly clutter, but a kitchen made up of just solid walls of cabinetry risks becoming a bit bland.
Incorporate some glass fronted cabinets too, to break up the rest of the cabinetry and pick out your nicest bits of crockery or glasses to display – it’s an easy way to add load of interest and personality to the space.
9. BLEND IN A SLIMLINE CABINET
What a fab kitchen storage idea – a slimline countertop cabinet that doesn’t stick out into the room but still has ample space for glasses, cups and more.
Painting it to blend into the walls is a nifty trick too as it helps in fit even more seamlessly into the room.
10. REMEMBER TO MAKE THE MOST OF SPACE INSIDE YOUR CABINETS
The configuration of the inside of your kitchen cabinets can make such a difference to the amount of storage you can squeeze in.
Even if you aren’t designing your kitchen from scratch you can still add in drawers and shelves to make everything more accessible.