1. Kitchen islands and trolleys
As well as providing an extra work surface, kitchen trolleys and kitchen islands serve as useful storage furniture. Islands are great for keeping bulky pots and pans from taking up valuable cupboard space, while trolleys are an excellent way to keep smaller utensils close at hand when preparing food.
See the range of kitchen islands and kitchen trolleys from IKEA
2. Deep drawers
Why perform amateur acrobatics to reach the back of your kitchen cabinets when it could be as simple as pulling out a drawer? No longer limited to storing utensils and kitchen linen, drawers are stepping up to the plate and getting bigger and better than ever. Perfect for stacked crockery, cookware, or even small appliances; the simple drawer now has some serious depth.
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3. Kitchen shelving
Free-standing or wall-hung, shelving is often overlooked in kitchen design, but is extremely effective for both storing and displaying items that you don't want to keep hidden away. Vintage glassware, for example, looks great on display, as does a well-loved collection of cookery books.
4. Corner cabinet storage
Make good use of those awkward corners by fitting corner cabinets with pull out storage options or carousels. These help you utilise the space that you would otherwise be unable to reach without fitting a double-hinged door, and help make life just that little bit easier.
Check out kitchen corner cabinet storage from IKEA
5. Wall-hung storage
In the battle against surface clutter, wall space is fair game. Whatever the item, we've got a wall-hung solution for it. Dish drainers, utensil racks, condiment shelves, kitchen roll holders, knife racks, cutlery stands…the list is endless. Let the hanging commence!
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6. Dividers and compartment storage
Clever interior fittings help organise every last little thing in your kitchen, so each item has its place. This means you're less likely to leave things lying around on the surfaces, and creating clutter. If you've chosen drawers instead of cupboards for your kitchen base cabinets, then dividing storage is a good way to keep plates and other breakables from chipping over time.
Learn more about RATIONELL dividers from IKEA
7. Larder storage
Whether you've got a roomy walk-in pantry or a couple of cupboards, clever food storage is a simple space-saver. In this time of excessive packaging, dry goods can take up a lot more room than they need to. Dispensing them into airtight containers means you can chuck their bulky boxes straight into the recycling bin.
8. Containers for show
While you don't want to clutter your workspace, there's nothing wrong with having a few chic containers on display. Show off your collection of spices in pretty glass jars, or if you fancy yourself as a master patissier, display your efforts on a cake stand. An olive oil and vinegar set is a homely touch, as are canisters of old-fashioned sweets.
See the range of food storage options from IKEA
9. Utility room storage
This is the best place to keep any kitchen items that…
- you don't use every day
- are more concerned with household cleaning and maintenance than cooking or dining
- are just plain ugly
Think about it, there's no need for all the gizmos and gadgets that you use once in a blue moon to be taking up space in your cupboards or on your work surfaces. Relocate them.
10. Waste storage
Goodbye giant smelly kitchen bin, hello clever waste sorting saviour. If you happen to find recycling a little tedious, consider a pull-out waste sorting station. The compartments are easy to carry and clean, making recycling less of a chore, and a more automatic part of your every day routine.
Check out the RATIONELL waste sorting bin
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