10 Creative Kitchen Storage and Organization Ideas

7/5/2017

Kitchen Storage and Organization Ideas by the Cabinet Experts at Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

Everyone can use extra space in the kitchen! Check out these creative storage and organization ideas to make the most of your kitchen design.

Vertical Pullouts, Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

1. When working around the confines of a small kitchen, why waste space with a filler? Instead, opt for vertical pullouts where possible.

2. Utilize the full potential of your island by adding extra storage drawers, open shelves or wine fridges around the perimeter.

Island Storage, Kitchen Cabinet Storage, Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

Toe Kick Storage, Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

3. Consider adding storage drawers in other unique and otherwise unused places throughout your kitchen as well, like in toe kicks or under breakfast nook benches. This adorable pullout is a brilliant use of dead space that helps keep pet's food bowls safely out of the way.

4. You can never have too many drawer dividers! They help to make the most of your existing storage and keep all of your kitchen necessities quickly within reach.

Drawer Dividers, Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

Kitchen Cabinetry, Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

5. Go taller and bring your cabinets up to the ceiling to dramatically increase vertical storage and eliminate that unsightly over-the-counter clutter.

6. Wall mounted shelves are an easy way to display your favorite ceramic ware, clear up your counters or simply to keep your most frequently used items within arms reach.

Mounted Shelved, Open Shelving, Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

Vertical Cabinet Dividers, Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

7. Everyone knows that stacking too may heavy trays or platters can be a recipe for disaster; that's why vertical tray dividers are a must. These not only save space, but they also make grabbing platters safer and easier.

8. Integral dish trays can be built right into the countertop for a unique, sleek and minimalist look that is guaranteed to keep counters clear.

Integral Dish Trays, Countertops, Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

Wine Bar by the Kitchen Cabinetry Experts at Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

9. If you have the room, wine bars are a great way to create beautiful displays while opening up an enormous amount of cabinet or counter space.

10. To truly get the most out of your kitchen, invest in custom cabinetry wherever possible to ensure your kitchen perfectly fits your lifestyle and maximizes all available space. Not being limited to standard sizes and shapes means you can turn dead spaces or awkward corners into handy shelves or utensil drawers.