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Kitchen Storage And Options

This is an excerpt from the Book called “Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide To Kitchens”. Continue reading to learn more about Kitchen Storage And Options, thanks to the author 

STORAGE OPTIONS 

The type of storage in a kitchen is almost as important as the amount. Some people like at least a few open shelves for displaying attractive china or glassware; others want absolutely everything tucked away behind doors. 

What are your storage needs? The answer depend partly on how many pots, pans, and other pieces of kitchen equipment you have or would like to have. A family that goes food shopping several times a week and prepares mostly fresh food needs more refrigerator space, less freezer capacity, and fewer cabinets than a family that prefers packaged or prepared foods and makes only infrequent forays to the local supermarket. 

Planning  

To help clarify your needs, mentally walk yourself through a typical meal and list the utensils used to prepare food, where you go them, and your progress throughout the work area. And don’t limit yourself to full-scale meals. Much kitchen work is devoted to preparing snacks, reheating leftovers, and making lunches for the kids to take to school. 

Kitchen Storage planning
Kitchen Storage planning

Food Preparation.  During food preparation, the sink and stove come into use. Some families rely heavily on the microwave for reheating. Using water means repeated trips to the sink, so that area might be the best place to keep a steamer, salad spinner, and coffee and tea canisters, as well as glassware and cups. Near the stove you may want storage for odd-shaped items such as a fish poacher or wok. You can hang frequently used pans and utensils from a convenient rack; stow other items in cabinets so that they do not collect grease, 

During the Meal. When the food is ready, you must take it to the table. If the eating space is nearby, a work counter might turn into a serving counter. If the dining space is in another room, a pass-through facilitates serving. 

After the Meal. When the meal ends, dishes must go from the table to the sink or dishwasher, and leftovers to storage containers and the refrigerator. Now the stove and counters need to be wiped down and the sink scoured. When the dishwasher finishes its cycle, everything must be put away. 

Storage checklist 
Storage checklist 

Storage checklist 

  • Do you like kitchen gadgets? Plan drawer space, countertop stores, wall magnets, or hooks to keep these items handy near where you often use them. 
  • Do you own a food processor, blender, mixer, toaster oven, electric can opener, Knife sharpener, juicer, coffee maker, or coffee mill? If you’re particularly tidy, you may want small appliances like these tucked away in an appliance garage or cupboard to be taken out only when needed. If you prefer to have frequently used machines sitting on the counter, ready to go, plan enough space, along with conveniently located electrical outlets. 
  • Do you plan to store large quantities of food?  Be sure to allow plenty of freezer, bin, and shelf space for the kind of food shopping you do. 
  • Do you intend to do a lot of freezing or canning? Allow a work space and place to stow equipment. Also plan adequate freezer storage. 
  • Do you bake often? Consider a baking center that can house your equipment and serve as a separate baking pantry. 
  • Do you collect pottery, tinware, or anything else that might be displayed in the kitchen? Eliminating soffits provides a shelf on top of the wall cabinets for collectibles. 
  • Do you collect cookbooks? If so, you’ll need expandable shelf space and perhaps a bookstand. 

Personal Profile of you and your family 

  • How tall are you and everyone else who will use your kitchen? Adjust your counter and wall-cabinet heights to suit. 
  • Do you or any of your family members use a walker, leg braces, or a wheelchair? Plan a good work height, knee space, grab bars, secure seating, slide-out work boards, and other convenience features. 
  • Are you left-or right-handed? Think about your natural motion when you choose whether to open cupboards or refrigerators doors from the left or right. 
  • How high can you comfortably reach? If you’re tall, hang your wall cabinets high. If you’re petite, you may want to hang the cabinets lower and plan a spot to keep a step stool handy. 
Kitchen Storage
Kitchen storage
  • Can you comfortably bend and reach for something in a base cabinet? Can you lift heavy objects easily and without strain or pain? If your range is limited in these areas, be sure to plan roll-out shelving on both upper and lower tiers of your base cabinets. Also, look into spring-up shelves designed to lift mixer bases or other heavy appliances to counter height. 
  • Do you frequently share cooking tasks with another family member? If so, you may each prefer to have your own work area. 
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