Handy Ideas to Organize Kitchen Space – an
Alternative to Costly Kitchen Renovation
Homeowners desiring a small kitchen renovation but are unable to
appropriate the finances necessary for a more extensive project,
have an alternative. Add new appeal and functionality to the room
by using efficient, innovative ideas to organize kitchen space and
rid clutter.
Hang stemware under cabinets
An excellent space saving idea is to hang wineglasses and other
stemware under a cabinet. Protecting them from getting knocked around
in the cupboard; at the same time better organizing kitchen cabinet
space. Just cut rows of T-shaped slots in a piece of plywood using
a plunge router. Install the unit using 2 pieces of 1X2 under the
cabinet, with the top of the “T” to the front. Finish
it off by painting, staining, or using a sealant. Slide the base
of stemware into the slots to hang upside down.
Add a sink front tray
Utilize the space directly in front of the sink by removing the
front panel, and installing a tray on its back side for keeping
cleaning supplies, small utensils, or brushes. The panel can be
attached at the bottom with spring-loaded hinges, converting it
into to self-shutting, tilt out sink tray for easy access. Small
trays suitable for this purpose are readily available at hardware
stores.
Special stow away shelving units
Special space saving shelving units that swing down from under
a cabinet, or up out of a cupboard can help to utilize every inch
of free space in your kitchen. A shallow swing-down unit under a
cupboard might be perfect for keeping kitchen spices out-of-sight,
but readily at your fingertips.
A shelving unit that swings up and out from an under-counter cabinet
might be perfect for a blender or food processor; two culprits notorious
for eating up valuable counter space. These type units are available
at home centers and hardware stores, with a wide assortment of styles
and sizes from which to select.
Gravity-feed canned goods storage
Vinyl-clad wire storage racks with a lip on one edge are also readily
available. By installing the shelves in a pantry at a slight downward
angle, with the lip turned up at the front, canned foods or beverages
can be stored on their side in rows. When one is removed the rest
roll to the front, ready for quick access. Using fin-back clips and
angle brackets, this innovative storage rack system can easily be
installed in any pantry, or under a shelf. This is an excellent space
saving solution; whether organizing existing kitchen pantry storage,
or undertaking a major kitchen renovation project. Stair-step
shelving
For under-counter cupboards that are cluttered by items crammed
in a helter-skelter fashion, organize kitchen cabinet storage by
arranging available space in tiers.
Arrange a front row of items along the bottom of the cabinet. Using
a length of 2X4 or 2X6, set up a second tier. Glue two pieces of
2X4 or 2X6 together for a third tier at the back. Paint, stain,
or cover the boards with shelf paper; arrange items on the tiers
for easy visibility and access.
By utilizing these and other efficient space saving ides, every-day
kitchen clutter is eliminated; counter space is freed, every day
items are more easily accessible, and your kitchen takes on a whole
new clutter-free look.
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install special storage devices, or incorporate other cost-effective
space saving ideas in their kitchen. As an effective resource for
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