In addition to preparing food, you probably use your kitchen to host friends and have some quality family time. Improving your kitchen’s organization enhances functionality, opens up space, and gives the appearance of tidiness. Here is a guide from Alair Homes Peterborough to help make your cook room organized and functional.

Maximize on storage

Almost every homeowner needs extra storage space, especially in their kitchens. Because they are rarely arranged in a straight line, most kitchens have dead spaces. Make the most of the unused spaces with custom storage ideas such as placing an antique étagère on the counter, an angled pullout spice rack to fill the awkward space next to your stove, or installing corner cabinets for extra storage space.

Add a magic corner

Installing wire shelves on tracks or pullout shelves in a corner works well as a storage solution. You can use these nifty options to access and utilize unused space for the storage of large pans, huge pots, and small appliances. By tucking into cabinets nicely and allowing easy access when needed, these solutions contribute to the creation of more organized kitchens.

Put everything in its designated spot

Create a space for each of your utensils with drawer organizers. You are more likely to put each item back in its place if you have individual compartments. Also, two-tiered organizers can double the storage space in drawers, and enhance functionality.

Keep small appliances hidden

Aside from providing a good first impression, keeping your countertops clear frees up space. Having space for prep work makes a huge difference, especially when you want to bake or cook. Design ideas that include appliance garages work well for hiding small appliances.

Organize your trash

Having separate pullout drawers for your recycling, compost, and garbage needs is one of the best ways of addressing the issue of waste disposal. In addition to being eco-friendly, setting up a trash collection center that has several small bins is efficient. For instance, if your compost is emitting a foul smell, you only need to take one bin outside. You won’t have to lug a huge garbage bin that might not even be full. Use different colors or clear labeling to distinguish the bins.

Be creative

Apart from using storage solutions like upper and lower cabinets, try to think outside the box. You can use the wall to create additional space, especially for the storage of everyday items capable of hanging from hooks. Hung baskets and floating shelves are also suitable options, mainly because the provide easy access.

Create continuity

With the increasing popularity of the open floor design, many kitchens are now visible from the living area. Although the storage solutions mentioned above will ensure your kitchen stays clean and organized, you still have to consider your large appliances. Today, many appliances feature an integrated panel option. Even though this option comes at an extra cost, using panels to hide your appliances creates a continuous and clean look without interfering with the visual flow.

Integrate proper lighting

You need good light to cook and clean in your kitchenette. Although having natural light is important, under-cabinet lights can prove helpful when you need to find something at night. You can also mount LED light strips inside your drawers and cabinets.

Create a workspace

You can integrate a dedicated office space into your kitchen area for a variety of reasons. Because kitchens provide easy access to snacks, many children like doing their homework there. Additionally, kitchens provide an ideal space for paying your bills and writing down recipes.

Since people use their kitchens in different ways, you should communicate with your designer and describe in detail how you want yours to work.