Do you ever feel like your kitchen has so many things in it, but not enough space to store them all? If you said “yes”, you’re not alone. Storage space is always on high demand and can feel hard to come by. If you’re looking to increase space in your kitchen, keep reading! Because, it’s time to clean out those cabinets and introduce some organization to your kitchen. The days of cramming and shoving your dishes, kitchen appliances, utensils and any other miscellaneous items are over! Here are some easy, simple, and cost-effective ways to increase storage in your cabinets and kitchen. 

Clean out your cabinets.

Through the years of birthdays, online sales, anniversaries, etc. it’s easy accumulate a lot of kitchen appliances in your home which most likely will never see the light of day. Cleaning out your cabinets allows you to take inventory on everything using storage space. It makes the process of deciding what stays and what goes easier and more efficient. 

Vertical space

Oftentimes, there’s a lot of space vertically in your cabinet boxes. And the best way to utilize that open space is through cabinet shelving. Buying racks or wire shelves for the interior of your cabinetry has become a popular method for increasing storage space. Another trend recently is extending your cabinetry to the ceiling. This can be accomplished with a hybrid kitchen remodel and cabinet refacing. Cabinets can be built to extend to your ceiling and then refaced to make it look like one cohesive cabinet. 

Install hooks for mugs

I know for myself, mugs are always a nuisance in my cabinetry. They take up quite a large amount of space and don’t stack well. A quick fix for this situation is to install hooks under a shelf or cabinet and hang your mugs by their handles. Not only is this a simple storage space solution, but it also makes your mugs an easy grab for when you’re getting that essential cup of morning coffee. 

 Hang stemware

Similar to installing hooks for your mugs, another great storage saving idea is hanging your stemware. You can hang your stemware underneath a cabinet to showcase your wine glasses. Or, you can tuck it away inside for hidden storage. Hanging your glasses ensures easy access and is a design feature sure to make a statement.  

Bulk items

This is such an easy way to make your kitchen come together. All those bulk items like flour, almonds, sugar, trail mix, etc. which are lying around your home need a makeover. Putting those bulk items into large glass jars or plastic containers is just what your kitchen needs. Not only does this storage solution keep your ingredients neat and visible, but it also creates an aesthetic look in your kitchen.  

Put that produce away.

Produce can multiply quickly and take up your much needed counterspace. Purchasing baskets and racks for your produce is an excellent way to save counterspace while also keeping your fruits and vegetables within eye-sight.  

Miniature lazy susan

 A lazy susan works best in a corner kitchen cabinet. They make it easier to put away and retrieve items stored there. A lazy susan’s perfect for eliminating the need to pore through various containers and create a mess searching for that one item.  

Kitchen Solvers 

Don’t feel like renovating your whole kitchen, or are you completely satisfied with the look of your kitchen? Storage solutions are a great way to update the kitchen without the hassle and disruption of a full-on remodeling project. In less than a day, Kitchen Solvers can install pantry rollouts, base cabinet pull outs, new lazy susans or blind corner swingouts. Get rid of your old clunky side mount slides and upgrade your drawer boxes with full extension, under mount, soft-close slides! Storage Solutions can be a great way to make you fall back in love with your kitchen. 

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• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
• Type of door style: Shaker Bevel
• Remodel style: Transitional
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• Color: Ash White
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• Remodel style: Transitional
• Color: Midnight Super Matte for uppers and Gibraltar for the lower cabinets

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• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
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Rowayton, CT ­— Karen Berkemeyer and Leslie Dunn often work together to create their clients’ dream kitchens and baths, with the former focusing on kitchen/bath design skills and the latter incorporating interior design touches for their respective companies of Karen Berkemeyer Home in Westport, CT, and Dunn Designs in Norwalk, CT. This kitchen, along with the master bath and a guest bath, was no exception…however, this time the resultant collaboration was showcased in Dunn’s personal residence.

“We work really well together,” says Berkemeyer, noting a mutual respect for each other’s talents, which makes for great collaborations. “As a kitchen and bath designer, I focus on making sure these spaces technically and functionally work correctly. Partnering with another professional, such as an interior designer, gives clients the best of two worlds since multiple people are working on the same project. I love working with Leslie because she is so creative and has great taste. She is especially talented and creative with paint.”

Contrasting color

Paint, at opposite ends of the color spectrum, is a focus of Dunn’s kitchen, where the bright white island is contrasted with dark black perimeter cabinets.

“The use of color – combined with very simple cabinet door styles, which are a great choice for today’s kitchens – makes this design stand out,” says Berkemeyer.

Black perimeter cabinets served as the starting point for color. “She really wanted to do black cabinets,” Berkemeyer indicates.

As a contrast, the island was designed to look like a table that Dunn found, notes the designer. “Island and perimeter cabinets don’t necessarily have to match in cabinet style or color,” she says. “In fact, when done well, like in this kitchen, having them not match shows a lot of creativity and makes for an interesting design.”

Keeping cabinet styles simple is the key to making a ‘mismatch’ work, says the designer in reference to the flat-panel, flush-inset Wood-Mode perimeter cabinets and full-overlay, shallow-cut, Shaker-style Signature Custom Cabinetry cabinets on the island. Both are sheathed with custom colors selected by Dunn.

“You would never do this perimeter with oak raised-panel doors on the island,” she says. “This perimeter features a very simple door style, as does the island. They play off of each other well. This entire kitchen has created so much interest from people. They see things they would have never thought of doing…and they like the result.”

The designers also kept the cabinet hardware unpretentious. Pulls on the perimeter cabinets bring to mind cleats used to anchor boats to a dock, giving the space a bit of a nautical vibe that pays homage to the water just beyond the kitchen windows. For the island, they incorporated drawer pulls that resemble those found on a filing cabinet. Berkemeyer also designed the island with seating for four, positioning stools at a right angle to facilitate conversation between guests. The designer also added custom brushed steel accents at each leg base.

“They add another texture to the space and make the island more interesting,” she says.

To continue the contrast between light and dark, Berkemeyer topped the island with white marble, which she built up with a 2″ mitered edge. The perimeter features median-black, charcoal-colored quartz with a leathered finish for added texture.

White 3″x6″ subway tile covers the walls, extending from the countertop to the windows and beyond. Its undulated surface offers a rippled appearance while its stark light color juxtaposes against the blackness of the shallow-depth soffit on the ceiling.

“I thought the kitchen stopped too abruptly in the corner,” notes Berkemeyer in reference to the soffit. “I suggested that we add the soffit, extending it to the refrigerator on one wall and across the length of the windows on the other. It really helps pull the whole kitchen together.”

Additional dark-hued accents include the deep blue paint that adorns the window trim. “She really likes to include the unexpected!” she says.

Overcoming storage challenges

To make better use of the kitchen’s footprint and gain a few extra feet of space, the designers removed walls between the living room and kitchen, eliminating a hallway in the process. To provide visual differentiation between the two spaces without adding a physical barrier, they added reclaimed antique beams in the ceiling, extending them into the living room.

“Previously, her home had an enclosed little kitchen with separate living room,” says Berkemeyer. “Now, the kitchen is more open and looks so much larger. Taking down the wall also made it possible to include the island.”

Even with the additional space gained by removing the hall, storage was a challenge for the relatively petite kitchen. “When spaces are smaller, like in this kitchen, the biggest design challenge is usually storage,” she says. “It’s important to make the most of whatever space you have, and to make everything accessible, especially focusing on corners. Taking cabinets up to the ceiling maximizes the space. It’s important, too, to pay attention to clearances, ensuring that walkways are technically correct and easy to maneuver.”

To overcome storage concerns in Dunn’s kitchen, Berkemeyer included specialized corner organization accessories, recycling bins, pull-out drawers and several large drawers to make contents easy to access.

Glass panels in the wall cabinets provide a brief glimpse of their contents and keep the space visually ‘light.’ “Like the rest of the kitchen, the glass is kept clean, without any mullions, to maintain the desired look for the space,” she concludes.

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Have you been craving some change within your kitchen, but aren’t looking to drop hundreds to achieve your new look? Well, you’re in luck. Changing up the look and feel of your kitchen does not have to be pricey. There’s countless do it yourself home projects regardless of if you’re looking for a smaller or larger scale project. If you’re in the mood for some change, this article is for you. Here’s 4 DIY projects which will improve your kitchen storage space. 

Include Hooks and Racks

Fully utilizing hooks and racks within your kitchen will maximize the vertical space within your home. It allows often-used kitchen utensils to be easily accessible, so you are not forced to store items where they are hard to reach or see. You can hang mugs, pots, pans, and other cooking utensils from hooks and store larger items on racks. Pro tip, before fully installing your hooks and racks make sure to check their weight capacity. 

Corner Shelves

Shelves don’t have to take up a lot of room for them to be useful. Even a shelf with a shorter than average length can be used to your advantage. Corners are often neglected within one’s home. They’re normally thought of as places to squeeze in a microwave or another appliance, but you can utilize this space to install cut shelving for extra storage. This storage space can be used as either a practical or decorative space. 

Introduce Shelf Inserts

Use shelf inserts to create extra levels for jars and other items with varying heights. A clip-on basket also maximizes pantry space, and you can place flatter foods like tortillas and pasta boxes underneath. Shelving inserts are a quick and easy way to double your storage space. They are also cost effective and take almost no time to install.

Turn Your Backsplash into Storage

Your backsplash can serve many purposes. It can provide beauty and character to your home while also providing functionality. Implement a rail or a floating shelf within your backsplash. However if you’re concerned about damaging your walls, adding a few command hook will not hurt your kitchen.

Kitchen Solvers

At Kitchen Solvers, we want to ensure that you, the homeowner, protect and preserve your beautiful kitchen. The most important factor in how to make a kitchen remodel easy is getting help from professionals. At Kitchen Solvers, our expert design team can help you create the ultimate kitchen that fits your budget and offers some of the best features and styles available. Once the plan is established, we’ll take care of the rest. Connect with our team today to get started designing the kitchen of your dreams.  

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