Kitchen Design Pasadena
Kitchen Storage Without Breaking The Bank
If you asked any woman about redesigning her kitchen, what would be the main thing she would want? Not surprisingly, ninety-nine out of a hundred would probably say, “More storage!” It may not be the right time for you to undertake a complete remodel, but there are many easy options for adding storage to you kitchen.
Perhaps the solution to your storage-space problem is as simple as a good cleaning out of your cabinets. First, get rid of all that stuff you don’t use! When you’ve done that, you’ll be amazed at all the room you have left. Whether you attack your cabinets or not, here are some inventive solutions for creating more storage in the kitchen.
Look to the Ceiling
Do pots and pans take up an incredible amount of your kitchen space? Consider getting them out of the cabinet and hanging them up. Here’s an inexpensive idea for hanging cookware:
Find an old or new window and attach “U” bolts or eyebolts to all four corners. Then find secure ceiling joists and hang the window from there, using eyebolts, “S” hooks and chains. Attach plain or fancy towel bars to the edges of the window and add “S” hooks, and viola! Now you have a place to hang your pots, herbs and utensils.
This window can be turned into a wonderful display shelf for collectibles or plants. You can easily transform this space into a more decorative piece by hanging wire baskets, bundled herbs to dry or other colorful displays. You might even want to try tying colorful colanders together and hanging them as a place to store fruits and vegetables. I actually have a friend who stores her table goods here, such as napkins, knives, forks, spoons and rolled-up hand towels (which she uses as placemats).
Take Advantage of Available Wall Space
Nail a piece of lattice or a pre-made trellis to the kitchen wall to create a unique space to hang utensils, pots and pans, dish towels or oven mitts. It’s fun to imagine all the options available here!
Another simple option is to add shelves. This is a simple and inexpensive storage solution for any room. An open shelf is a wonderful ppace to show off those favorite teapots, pitchers or platters that have been hiding in your cabinets. So go through those cupboards and pull out any pieces that will add interest and color to the room.
Rework Your Cabinets
Do your large base cabinets seem to do nothing but collect clutter? Then this is a simple solution for you. In the end, base cabinets are really nothing but large boxes. The depth of these cabinets, in fact, is usually a whopping two feet. How many times have you found yourself on your hands and knees searching for something way in the back of one of these cabinets? Although these tips are meant to assist you with base cabinet woes, they also can be easily applied to the smallest of cabinets.
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