Kitchen Cabinet Organizing Ideas

Wall-mounted cabinet with shelves

The most popular storage element in the kitchen is a row of cabinets that are located above the work area. They usually contain dry goods, dishes, and medicines. In a small kitchen, the space should be used as ergonomically as possible, and a good way to do this is to have high kitchen cabinets that reach up to the ceiling. The more shelves they have, the better: storing dishes in a stack is not always convenient. We recommend placing items that are used the least on the upper shelves.

The photo shows an unusual wall-mounted cabinet with sliding facades. This is a great solution for small kitchens: hinged doors are not always convenient and take up more space.

Dish drainer

Another traditional filling for kitchen cabinets. The drainer is usually located above the sink behind the front doors: hidden dishes look more aesthetically pleasing than those located in plain sight. Sometimes the cabinet for the drainer has no bottom and water from wet plates flows directly into the sink. Otherwise, you need to use a tray. One of the best ways to keep a cupboard open is to install a door with a lifting mechanism that will remain on top and will not interfere with movement around the kitchen.

A dish drying rack can also be located in the lower cabinet. It is more rational to use a deep pull-out drawer for this.

The photo shows a metal dryer, which is equipped in the lower kitchen cabinet. This filling is optimal for owners of dishwashers: clean plates can be removed immediately, without getting up and reaching the upper tier.

Cabinet above the hood

In small kitchens, in order not to lose useful space, you want to fill every free centimeter. When ordering kitchen furniture, you should think about the hood in advance: there is unused space on the sides of the air vent, but a cabinet with internal filling solves this problem. The pipe hidden behind the facades does not spoil the view, and small items can be stored on the shelves.

Pull-out drawers

Heavy items are usually stored in the lower cabinets – pots, cereal supplies, household appliances. Roll-out drawers are installed under the countertop of the kitchen set, thanks to which you do not have to sit down and look for the necessary utensils on the shelves. Such devices are expensive, especially if they slide out to the very end. The structures can be located both under the sink, where it is rational to store detergents, and under the hob.

By ordering pull-out drawers separately, you can save money and get ergonomic kitchen filling.

Cutlery tray

A tray is a small drawer divided into sections for storing spoons, forks and knives. Thanks to such an organizer, placed inside a kitchen cabinet, the cutlery is always in its place, easily accessible and does not take up space on the countertop. The tray can serve as a dryer: it prevents moisture from getting to the bottom of the drawer. The most economical material is plastic, but over time, pathogenic bacteria accumulate on its surface. Plastic filling should be washed and dried well, and over time – replaced with a new one. A wooden tray looks more noble, but only dry utensils should be placed in it.

The photo shows a kitchen set with built-in organizers and drawers for cutlery.

Area under the sink

A great solution for convenient cooking is a pull-out garbage container. It can be built into a kitchen cabinet under the sink so that when the door is opened, the bucket slides out. There are models with a lid that rises automatically or after pressing a pedal. In addition to the trash can, you can store household chemicals under the sink using metal baskets – built-in or free-standing.

Carousel

It is not easy to manage space in a corner kitchen wisely: access to a spacious cabinet in the very corner is difficult due to its depth. One of the obvious ways to solve this problem is to equip a carousel. Thanks to the rotating design, the path to the dishes will be much easier. When buying a carousel, you should pay special attention to the quality and thickness of the metal, the reliability of the rotary mechanisms and the reputation of the manufacturer – the service life of the kitchen filling will depend on these factors.

The photo shows an example of a rotary carousel, which makes it easier to access the things you need. The set is equipped with a special double door and internal lighting.

Corner pull-out system

A special design called a “locomotive” will allow you to make maximum use of the corner. Its rectangular shape is more ergonomic than a round carousel, so the space of the kitchen cabinet does not remain empty. When opening, the shelves slide out one by one, and when closing, they snap back into place in the reverse order.

You can also use the corner using a drawer system: their number will depend on the height of the dishes.

Storing bottles

Modern kitchen cabinet contents meet any needs of apartment owners. Many cabinets have special shelves for bottles to store sauces, oils and a wine collection. It is good if you can use a narrow space that is usually empty. With the help of metal dividers and shelves, it is easy to organize a minibar or store oil for a long time, which should be kept away from sunlight.

Lighting

The internal filling is limited not only to various containers for kitchen utensils, but also to a lighting system that facilitates access to items. The most original lighting is with automatic switching on at the moment of opening. To find such a system, you should contact companies that supply high-quality furniture fittings. This type of lighting performs not only a practical but also a decorative function. The most economical are LED strips, which are compact and can be installed in any area of the cabinet.

Each electrical appliance, including lighting, must have a power source. It is important to think about its location in advance, before ordering a kitchen set.

The photo shows kitchen furniture, where the lighting of the internal filling plays a decorative role, complementing the main lighting and adding lightness to the set.