A Secret to Designing a Great Kitchen
Storage. Organization. Functionality.
One secret to designing a great kitchen is to account for your storage needs and desires in the initial planning phase. A storage plan will address how often you cook, entertain and use your kitchens and for what activities. A great kitchen must not only look out of this world but must incorporate the best functionality to meet your needs. Our K&B Designers have the experience and resources necessary to make using your kitchen more accessible and enjoyable. National surveys report that the number one regret of homeowners who recently created a new kitchen is not investing in adequate storage.
Storage and organizational systems have become even more important due to the multifunctional roles kitchens serve for homeowners. The kitchen is the center of family activity. A well-designed kitchen is a well-organized kitchen. Having a place for everything and everything having its place improves your family’s well-being and lifestyle.
K&B Designers find homeowners are requesting:
More storage and organization options for their kitchen projects
Built-in trash/recycling is the top storage and organization choice in the kitchen
Functionality is the most critical consideration when selecting kitchen storage solutions
Manufacturers we work with are responding to the new roles that kitchens play by developing organizational systems and tools that optimize space, increase storage capabilities, ease cleaning, and contribute to the aesthetic goals of the kitchen and home. For example, pull-out and lift-up systems make accessing stand mixers and other small appliances easier and pain-free. Spice racks and drawer organizers put the items you want at your fingertips while maintaining a clean and clutter-free palate. Recycling systems are not only good for the environment, but they also serve to keep your kitchen clean and odor free. Finally, in-drawer and in-cabinet lighting systems improve the functionality and ease of use and offer a wow factor every time a door or drawer is opened.
Many homeowners first think of storing their kitchen utensils in a horizontal position. Vertical storage compartments for whisks, spatulas, slotted spoons, etc., make it easier for you to see and retrieve those tools. A vertical storage cabinet can often use small spaces that might otherwise go unused, such as spaces next to the range or kitchen sink. Vertical storage is also appropriate for cutlery. It is not difficult to divide a drawer into small deep individual compartments for knives, forks, teaspoons, soup spoons, and salad forks.
How can today’s kitchen storage, organizational tools, and design solutions make your kitchen more functional, easier, and enjoyable? Call us at 440-543-8050, drop by our showroom at 8454 Washington Street in Chagrin Falls, and let us create the kitchen of your dreams.