3 Ways to Expand Storage During a Kitchen Reno

Whether you have a chef’s kitchen or a small but functional space, having the right amount of storage is vital. Kitchens are a focal point where family and friends love to congregate! Space-saving solutions and organization can make life more convenient because it doesn’t take much for a kitchen to become easily cluttered.

Here are 3 ways to improve your kitchen storage during a renovation…

1. Kitchen Cabinets Reach the Ceiling

Have you considered making this sophisticated change to your kitchen? Doing so adds aesthetic appeal by creating a more up-to-date look, making the ceiling appear taller while also adding more space for storage. Use the top sections of the cabinets to store items that you don't use very often, such as holiday dishes, platters, fondue sets, or roasting pans. Read Cabinetry 101 to get all the details on selecting the cabinets that suit your needs.

2. Create Self-Serve Specialty Beverage Bar

Custom features are a fabulous addition to your kitchen design. We’d suggest creating a wet bar or self-serve beverage station off of the kitchen for refreshments, adult beverages, or a dreamy coffee bar. This provides a perfect space for guests to serve themselves while entertaining, keep the kids out from underfoot while cooking, and store specialty dishware or linens. This would also be a great location to hold bottles of wine, spirits, and mixers, as well as specialty glassware. 

3. Add an Island with Storage

This is a must-have, not just for functional seating and food prep, but just as important for adding storage space to the kitchen to the front, back, or sides of the island. The island is a great location to store bulky appliances, pots, and pans with convenient accessibility. 

Here you can integrate a small bookcase to display cookbooks and use it as clever storage to house trash and recycle bins. The ever-versatile kitchen island can be whatever you want it to be! 

Bonus: Storage Tip

I encourage you to choose drawers, not doors for lower cabinets, so things don’t get lost at the back. Drawers in base cabinets provide an ideal storage solution for heavier items such as cookware, dishes, and small appliances. With drawers that pull out all the way, you’ll have easier access to lift out bowls, plates, pots, and pans without awkwardly reaching into an upper cabinet or stretching into a back shelf.

Which option do you think is best for your kitchen design? Incorporating these additional storage solutions will not only enhance the functionality and visual appeal of your kitchen but can efficiently simplify life in this extensively utilized space!

If you're ready to increase the storage in your kitchen, reach out to us. We can't wait to hear about your project and help you from start to finish.

Cheers,

Suzi