Is your kitchen storage simplifying your daily life? We store hundreds of items in our kitchens with so many storage conditions– cool, dry, cold, dark. Kitchen remodeling makes sure that you’re getting full use of the space you have available and that your kitchen is easier to use than it was before. After all, convenience makes all the difference when you’re trying to put dinner on the table. Let’s explore how creating a customized, storage-focused kitchen can add style and reduce stress in your home.
Benefits Of Custom Kitchen Remodeling
Renovating your kitchen is about finding the balance between form and function. The kitchen is one of the most functional rooms in our homes, and every inch matters in a functional space. Kitchens require multiple different kinds of storage, using both cabinets and appliances, and they also need quality of life upgrades that make your kitchen easier to use day to day. Custom kitchen remodeling takes these upgrades to the next level, centering your kitchen’s design around how you want to use your space.
There are many ways to personalize your kitchen, but storage solutions are the easiest way to make the biggest difference in your space. Whether custom or simply chosen with intent, the right kitchen storage makes your space easier to use and keeps your countertops free of clutter.
Modern Kitchen Storage Trends
Kitchen storage is only effective if it’s simple to use and in tune with your kitchen’s layout. A shelf that’s cumbersome to store pans on means that you’ll just try to find someplace else to store your pans–which could throw off your kitchen’s flow. Make sure to be intentional when choosing kitchen storage solutions for your space.
Custom Cabinetry
Kitchen cabinets are the bread and butter of kitchen storage. Through kitchen remodeling, however, you can make sure that the cabinets you have are perfectly suited to your kitchen habits. One way to make your kitchen storage more convenient is to custom-design cabinets and drawers in custom dimensions. A shallower drawer can be sized to house your baking trays, or larger cabinets can be built to store Dutch ovens. Storage that’s custom-built for the kitchen supplies you already have, helps keep your drawers and cabinets organized and clutter-free.
Kitchen Islands
Kitchen islands have been popular for many years, but only recently have they started to be utilized to their fullest. Kitchen island storage is a great way to solve space issues if you have more floor space than you do wall space– or you can even use it to separate storage for different cooking functions. By grouping different kitchen appliances in different parts of your kitchen, you can create zones to use when making different meals or cuisines. Modern islands can also work as a serving zone, with heat-resistant kitchen countertop materials to put your pans on.
Displayed vs. Hidden Shelving
Storage doesn’t have to be hidden away. Different kinds of shelving are essential in kitchen remodeling, enhancing the visual appeal of your kitchen at the same time as increasing its storage capabilities. Hidden shelving can be used inside tall cabinets to give you more space to stack items. On the other hand, visible shelving can be used to display kitchen items or appliances that add to your home’s style. Maybe you want to keep your single-shade set of cookware out on display, or maybe you have decorative spice shakers that suit your home’s aesthetic. You can still display your style without sacrificing your kitchen’s usable storage space.
Cabinet Closures And Locks
Your storage should be easy to use as well as spacious enough for all of your kitchen products. Soft hinge closures can reduce noise in a busy kitchen, and they can also make your kitchen a safer place for children. Cabinet door locks and soft closures can reduce the risk of injury to little hands– a necessity when toddlers start walking around and exploring by themselves. In addition to soft-close hinges, new cabinet systems can also be opened with a soft push instead of a drawer pull, making hands-free use easier while you’re cooking.
Appliance Garages
Appliance garages are custom-fit storage areas that house products like toasters, coffee machines, and stand mixers. These storage areas need to be outfitted with power supply links and easy access to the back of appliances for maintenance and cleaning. When designed with your kitchen’s overall aesthetic in mind, you can reduce the appearance of clutter and open up your usable countertop space. Shuttered cabinet doors work exceptionally well in hiding recessed or built-in custom shelving, perfect for creating a coffee or baking station.
Modular Storage Systems
Every kitchen design depends on the available space your home has–meaning that there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to kitchen remodeling. A professional remodeling team will work with your space in mind throughout the entire design process, combining drawers, cabinetry, and open shelving to make the most out of your space. Kitchens require a wide range of different storage styles, so we encourage a modular approach to kitchen design to maximize the space you have. Pull-out cabinets with custom shelving, for example, can save space while maximizing the usable area they have for food storage.
Custom Kitchen Remodeling By Mr. Kitchen
Kitchens have a lot of moving parts. Remodeling requires an eye for design, a knowledge of electricity and water connections, and the licenses to get the job done well. Here at Mr. Kitchen, we approach every kitchen remodeling project from a personalized angle. We want to know how you use your kitchen, and where any design changes could make your life easier. We find the materials that will work with your home’s style and aesthetic, and that also work practically in a kitchen environment.
Let’s design your perfect kitchen! Contact us today at 561-672-7306 for a private consultation, where we assess your space, your style, and how we can upgrade your kitchen storage.