Hide a thin cabinet next to the flue, so not a centimeter is wasted
For many families living in various houses, the flue used in the kitchen has a protruding piece, and there is always a narrow gap-like space next to it.
In the past, this place was either left idle and covered in dust, or stuffed with plastic bags, bottles and cans. Not only did it look messy, but you also had to bend down to take it out when you were looking for something.
In fact, as long as a thin tall cabinet is added next to the flue and its width is controlled within 15 cm, the problem will be solved smoothly.
This thin cabinet does not occupy the work surface and does not affect the use of the stove. It is specially designed to store seasonings, bottled dry goods, and kitchen gadgets.
Once the cabinet door is closed, the outside is fresh and refreshing, and the inside is neat and tidy when opened.
The more popular methods at present are to install perforated boards on the inside of cabinet doors, or to install magnet hooks. Small objects such as spatulas, colanders, and clips can be hung on them, making them clear and easy to take.
Use unified bottles to separate those spice bottles, label them, and place them on the shelf. They can be easily accessed when making delicious food, without having to rummage around on the countertop until you find them.
Small appliances do not fit into the countertop and are stored in vertical cabinets in layers.
In the kitchen, the countertop is the most commonly used place to stack things. The items involved include rice cookers, air fryers, and small appliances such as microwave ovens.
Taking it out for use and then putting it back after use is not only a hassle, but the countertop is always greasy.
In fact, you can make one specially vertical cabinet , designed in layers according to the height of home appliances.
Sufficient space for heat dissipation must be left on each floor, and sockets can be reserved on the back. Electrical appliances can be directly powered after being placed in them. When using them, you only need to open the cabinet door without moving it around.
After this design, the countertop is freed up, making scrubbing much easier.
There are many electrical cabinets with modular designs, which not only add heat dissipation holes, but also place sockets inside. Their appearance is integrated with the overall cabinet, which looks clean and tidy, and is more convenient and easy to use.
In addition, electrical appliances are stored in one place, making it easier to find them without having to place them one by one here and there.
Instead of using wall cabinets all over the wall, it would be more convenient to add hooks to the shelves.
Many people think that the entire kitchen wall must be filled with wall cabinets to hide everything.
However, in fact, the wall cabinets are made extremely high and the items above are difficult to reach. As time goes on, they become "collectibles".
Instead of doing this, it is better to replace part of the wall with Three-layer laminate add Hook rod combination.
The shelves can hold commonly used dishes and cups, which are easy to access and can be seen at a glance.
Hang spatulas, spoons, and chopping boards on the hook rods for easy draining and good ventilation.
This open design makes the kitchen look more transparent and will not feel oppressive.
Especially the wall next to the window, many people don't know how to use it. In fact, installing a telescopic rod above or on the side of the window to hang rags, spatulas and dishwashing brushes will not take up space on the countertop, and it can also be ventilated. It can really gain two benefits.
Corner pull baskets say goodbye to dead ends and items no longer expire
The corner cabinet in the kitchen is the most troublesome place in storage.
Put things in, but reach out but can't reach them. As time goes by, you forget what's inside. By the time you recall, the things may have expired.
The solution to this problem is very simple, install a Corner basket .
No matter it is UFO turntable still Linked basket , can easily pull out things from corners.
Usually, some pots and pans that are not used frequently are placed, as well as dry goods, seasonings and other stored goods. Just pull it out and the entire corner space will be clearly visible.
Today's pull baskets have many upgrades. Its rotation has become smoother, it has a buffer function, there is no hand pinching, and it is safer to use.
The materials of the baskets are more diverse, including stainless steel and carbon steel. They have excellent load-bearing properties, are durable, and are convenient and simple to clean.
Kick drawers, you can also hide things under the base cabinets
The bottom layer of the base cabinet is usually a skirting board, which has no use other than keeping dust away.
In fact, this space can be completely utilized to make skirting drawers .
The height is about 10 centimeters and the width is the same as the base cabinet. It can store some flat items, such as baking sheets, grilling nets, trays that are not commonly used, or some small packages of seasonings, garbage bags, and plastic wrap.
This kind of drawer is at the bottom and can be pulled out by bending down without taking up space in other cabinets.
Nowadays, there are some inductive kick drawers, as well as electric kick drawers. With just a light touch, it will pop up, making it more convenient to take things, and even the bending down becomes smaller.
Although this place is inconspicuous, if used properly, it can provide a lot of storage space in the kitchen.
Shelves are installed on the side of the cabinet door to easily hide small items
The inside of the door panel of the base cabinet is also a place that is often ignored.
In fact, placing a side storage rack inside the cabinet door can solve the storage problem of many scattered items.
Items such as garbage bags, plastic wrap, kitchen towels, cleaning brushes, and gloves usually take up space when placed in drawers, and appear messy when placed on the countertop.
Hang it on the inside of the cabinet door, you can't see anything when you close the door, and you can grab it when you open the door.
Currently, there are many cabinet door storage racks on the market that are modular and can be freely combined. Some of them also have magnetic suction plates that can absorb some metal gadgets.
This design takes up no extra space and makes the kitchen more organized.
Thinking of the kitchen as a system actually eliminates the need to spend a lot of money and pursue elegant and luxurious designs.
The key is to find those "dead spots" that are wasted and use them with a little ingenuity.
The thin cabinet is next to the flue, the kick drawer is under the base cabinet, there are shelves on the wall, and there are storage racks on the inside of the cabinet door. Each design seems ordinary, but in fact it serves for smooth daily use.
When every item in the kitchen has its own place, there is no need to rummage around when cooking, and the countertops remain fresh and clean, and the mood will naturally become happier.
In such a kitchen, practicality is the real king.
