The perennial problem with some kitchens are that there’s simply not enough storage space. This must be true even in the sprawling basement kitchens of great manor homes. To add to this, most kitchens are not gallery-style, which means they are laid out in a straight line. This means that there is an inevitable flaw in interior design that manifests as the empty wall or forlorn corner that’s not being utilized. Alair Homes West Vancouver offers some tips to make the best of storage in your kitchen.

Storage for Awkward Spaces

Narrow, angled pull-out shelves are good for awkward spaces and are excellent ways to store jars of spices. Lazy Susan and wire pull-out shelves can be installed into corner cabinets. This not only maximizes space but keeps the cook from reaching into the back of the cabinet for a pot, pan or container.

Drawer Organizers

Drawer organizers not only keep cutlery and utensils in their proper place, but encourage members of the household to put these items back where they belong as opposed to just tossing them in the drawer. This organization also saves time since there’s no more scrabbling about for a spoon, fork, knife or citrus peeler that’s buried somewhere under everything else.

Garages

A clutter of small appliances on the countertop may not be as aesthetically pleasing as the homeowner likes. One solution is to hide them within spaces actually called garages because of the way their doors roll up and down. These doors themselves present a clean, stylish face to the viewer.

Clean Counters

Many cooks store many things on their counters such as canisters full of sugar, flour and other baking goods. A clean, clear countertop makes a kitchen look spiffy and efficient. Clear countertops also free up space for food preparation.

A Workspace

If the interior design allows it, a tiny corner can be dedicated to a workspace. Menus can be prepared, daily and weekly tasks can be organized, homework can be done and family conferences can be conducted. A general contracting company such as Alair Homes West Vancouver can help a homeowner design the perfect tiny home office.

Special Floor Cabinets for the Garbage

Though garbage cans can be rather sleek and even high-tech, they do take up space in the kitchen that can be used for something else. A deep drawer can store bins for regular garbage, recyclables and that which goes into the compost pile. When the compost bin starts to smell a little ripe, it can be simply picked up and brought out to the big compost bin in the garden. One tip about these bins is to buy them with different colored lids to tell them apart or to just label the lids.

Add Open Shelves and Racks

Open shelves and racks attached to an empty wall not only add more storage space but can be esthetically pleasing in themselves. If the wall has interesting brick or tile work, open shelves and racks won’t hide them as much as a cabinet.

Good Lighting

Good lighting not only makes the space look welcoming, but is an aid in cooking and preparation. Installing lights inside and under wall cabinets is easy with the advent of ropes of bright, long-lasting LED lights.