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Create a Convenient Kitchen with Added Storage

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:55:45 +0000

If you are looking to remodel your kitchen storage, look no further than this helpful guide.

Before you start:

Make a list of all the things that you need to store as well as how you’d like to store them. For example, do you want to hang your pots and pans or keep them in a cabinet? Where will you keep cutlery and dishes? Do you want a pantry and shelves.
Browse through magazines or check out your friends’ kitchens to get ideas for how to organize your kitchen storage.
Measure your kitchen to determine how much space you have to work with. Take into account pipes, outlets, windows, and doorways.

Function and Design:

Visualize what your storage space will be used for as you make your plan.
Determine your style. Do you want a modern or more traditional look? Would you rather have stainless steel or wood?
Assess both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the storage that you want.

If you are planning to complete the remodeling on your own, make sure you have all the needed materials. Not the DIY type? Get estimates from several different contractors to help you find the best value for your money while staying within your budget.

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Simple, Affordable Options for Kitchen Storage

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:37:48 +0000

With a seemingly never ending influx of the latest and greatest in kitchen supplies and utensils, finding places to store them is becoming increasingly challenging. Fortunately there are some really great options out there for kitchen storage ideas.

Pot Racks

Although they have been around for decades, the use of the pot rack in today’s kitchen design is seeing a resurgence. These racks come in all shapes, sizes and designs. You can hang them from the ceiling or mount them along a way. They are a great way to store and display pots and pans, as well as free up the ever-elusive cupboard space for the storage of other kitchen items.

Pantries

If there is room in the kitchen, you can build your own pantry for the storage of food or additional kitchen items. With just a few 2×4” studs, a sheet or two of dry wall, a door, some shelving and a little paint to match the kitchen, you can build a pantry on a budget and in doing so, create some additional storage space.

Both of these options are budget friendly and will provide much needed additional kitchen storage, while increasing the utility and value of the kitchen.

DirectBuy can help you with your kitchen remodeling on many levels. With products from leading manufacturers at savings of up to 50% off, there are many ideas for home improvement that will make a big difference in your design.

Walk In To Kitchen Storage and Organization

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:51:50 +0000

I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone say they have too much storage space in the kitchen. It’s usually just the opposite. And when you run out of storage space, you normally are relegated to placing the overflow in inconvenient areas like the garage or basement.

One way to solve the issue of limited storage space in the kitchen is to add a walk-in pantry. Walk-in pantries offer lots of additional space that can be helpful in storing items and keeping them organized for easy access.

Include Walk-In Storage in Your Remodeling Plans

If you have the opportunity to add one item into your kitchen remodeling plans, it should be somewhere for storage. A walk-in pantry can hold food items, pet foods, kitchen accessories, cleaning supplies, etc.

A walk-in pantry will make your life in the kitchen much easier. You will have a central location for storing items, keeping your kitchen cabinets and drawers clutter-free. Give your kitchen an inspection and determine what items could best be housed in a walk-in pantry and then design one the perfect size for your kitchen.

Kitchen Pantry Provides Ideal Storage Space

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:00:08 +0000

Kitchen pantries can be a dream-come-true when it comes to storage space capacity. Try adding a space for a pantry in your kitchen remodeling plans.

Wall or Walk-In Pantries

Pantries normally are one of two styles, wall or walk-in. Wall pantries are often constructed similar to kitchen cabinets. You can open cabinet doors to reveal space for storing dry goods or other kitchen materials. Walk-in pantries are converted from existing closets or added on as a new section. Walk-in pantries normally have more storage space that wall pantries.

Keep your items organized in the pantry by utilizing storage organizers or pull-out shelving. Add a kitchen pantry to your kitchen design plans to dramatically increase your storage space.

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Kitchen Peninsulas Add Style, Countertop Space and Storage

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:06:23 +0000

Storage and countertop space in the kitchen is vital and there never seems to be enough. If you are looking to add some work space during your kitchen remodel but don’t have enough flooring area for a separately dedicated island, consider adding a peninsula.

Extend Your Countertop Area

Kitchen peninsulas extend from an existing countertop or wall at a 90° angle. Installing a peninsula is a great way to increase the surface space available for food preparation, eating areas, or dishware display.

Add Cabinets and Shelves for Storage Space

A peninsula also can have cabinets and shelving below for valuable additional storage space. Peninsulas can be constructed of the same material as your existing cabinets and countertops or you can select a contrasting material to provide more depth and character to your kitchen.

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More About Kitchen Islands

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:25:30 +0000

Before installing a kitchen island, you should have its installation planned out properly. Kitchen islands can occupy a lot of space in your kitchen. The minimum requirement of a kitchen island is that it should be at least 4 feet long and 2 feet in height. This is the minimum requirement for a decent kitchen island. A kitchen island should be comfortable for people to work around it.

You can have a valuable amount of space for storage at the working side and also the public side. It is always better to install shallow cabinets for serving items on the public side. Items that need not be at the food preparation area such as napkins, plates, platters, etc. can be kept in this area.

The working area should be made very strong. Things that need to be used for cooking such as pots and pans should be kept at the cooking area of the kitchen island. It should be strong enough to hold these utensils. The space under the cook tops is great to have deep drawers. You can also store knives and food processors in the kitchen island.

While building a kitchen island, it is also necessary to keep the lighting and ventilation in mind. Choosing the correct kind of lighting is vital as it can change the entire appearance of your kitchen and your kitchen island.

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