We all know that cooking is a fun activity that can boost your mood, but if you are getting tired of searching through messy drawers and cabinets for your favourite cooking tools and utensils, it’s time to take control and maximise your kitchen storage. Here are some tips on how you can transform your kitchen into a well-organised and highly functional space.  

Take inventory and declutter 

Before you start planning your new Direct Kitchen, take stock of all your kitchen tools, appliances, and gadgets and establish your kitchen storage needs. Go through and assess which items you are going to keep and which ones to let go. This creates more space for the items you actually use on a regular basis and need easy access to. 

 Group your kitchen items  

Once you have decluttered, it is time to categorise and group your cooking tools. Consider grouping them by function or type, such as baking items, cutting tool, and measuring utensils. This will make it easier to find what you need when you are in the middle of cooking. 

Make use of cabinets and drawers 

Well planned Kitchen cabinets and drawers make everything easily accessible. Installing them under your kitchen island utilises the overlooked space between the floor and your workstation. This can be a perfect place to keep your large pans or even the smallest kitchen items safe and protected from being lost or damaged. 

Look up for extra space 

To fully maximise your kitchen storage, you can also make use of vertical space by making use of taller cupboards and shelves or hanging items or equipment over some mounted racks or shelves. By utilising vertical space, you can prevent your kitchen tools from being damaged during stacking while freeing up more countertop and cabinet space for other items.  

By utilising these steps in your kitchen planning phase, you can maximise you kitchen storage and efficiency. Remember that a well-organised kitchen not only saves you time but also promotes a fast and enjoyable kitchen process.  

Start incorporating clever kitchen storage solutions into your NEW kitchen today. Schedule a FREE design consultation or give Direct Kitchens a call on 𝟭𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝟰𝟰𝟵 𝟳𝟵𝟵.