thewildernesschilde: Kitchen Storage Ideas

We are redoing our kitchen. We will be replacing counter tops and cabinets but keeping layout and appliances mostly in the same place. We are unsure what to do with the pass through. Would like to keep it somewhat open but could use more storage in this area. Add to that the number of things in an average Indian kitchen and you have a virtual storage nightmare on our hands. In an attempt to make your kitchens more functional and efficient we came up with a few creative solutions to solve your storage woes. The custom trash bin was an idea of mine that came to me very time I pulled what appeared to be a full garbage bag out of our old kitchen's garbage can to find that the bag was half full. I found the largest plastic trash bin I could find that would house Get creative with your kitchen cabinets. Inspired by a vintage printer's desk, Monica Bhargava had the cabinets in her California kitchen made to look like drawers. Additionally, an open shelving unit adds more storage, but doesn't take up too much floor Why is it that we never have enough storage space in the kitchen? Perhaps it’s because we accumulate more than we actually use. But regardless, let’s examine what can be done to help store or at least organize some of those many things. Sometimes just An organised country kitchen is the ultimate dream for most of us, but the reality is often quite different when family life takes over and everyday ingredients are shoved chaotically into bulging cupboards. If you have space for one, a walk-in larder or .

1. Store frequently used products in handy-to-reach places - around waist to shoulder height - and for rarely used items, use high or low cupboards. - Mal Corboy, interior designer and Hettich ambassador 2. Make your island bench a feature with recessed In my house, nothing seems to attract clutter quite like the cabinet under my sink. Despite my best efforts to keep things organized, it remains a magnet for stray sponges, gloves, and cleaning supplies. The new Under Shelf Basket ($25)from Rubbermaid is a In fact, many of us probably live in small studio apartments in large cities with just enough space to pop something in the microwave and be on our way. Luckily, there are some small kitchen ideas for smart storage that we are dying to try out. To help reduce some of the stress of entertaining at home, keep a well-stocked party pantry, says Pretty Prudent Home author and blogger Jacinda Boneau will share entertaining tips and ideas for creating a welcoming home from Pretty Prudent Home .