Even if you have a clear picture of your kitchen in your mind, planning cabinetry can be quite a feat for either an old pro or a brand new home owner. How much storage is enough storage? How much cabinetry can be added without making your remodeled kitchen feel smaller than it was at the start? What should you plan on storing in the kitchen? Whether you are planning a full remodel or just a structured reorganization, you can eliminate all of the guesswork with a few simple tips!
Determine the intended functions of your kitchen:
Take advantage of every inch your kitchen has to offer by working as much detail as possible into your kitchen plan from the beginning. A spare nine inches may be just the right thing for a bottle of wine, a cookie sheet or a special cookbook.
Deciding the function of a cabinet depends on its relative location to other appliances and its size. Once you have decided where major plumbing fixtures and appliances will be located and know exactly how much space is open for use, you can determine which cabinet would be best for dishes and which should hold your fancy wine glasses.
Just keep in mind that everyone will use their kitchen differently. Try standing at each major area in the kitchen, and seeing what you feel should be within arm’s reach. Cabinet vs. drawer, the great debate:
While cabinets often come in at a significantly lower price than drawers, many architects agree that deep and wide drawers tend to be more useful to a family. They allow a home owner to use the entire depth of space and overall are easier to use than lower shelving behind doors.
In some kitchen remodels, the decision between cabinet and drawer may also be determine by the available width in the kitchen. If space allows, go for a wide and deep drawer. If the space is smaller, a cabinet is usually going to be the best option. Remember to ask your contractor about narrow banks of drawers too, they can be great for storage of smaller items like silverware and linens.
Maximizing storage space in your kitchen:
While eliminating storage tends to be the most employed way to visually open a kitchen, it is possible to have the storage you NEED and the open feel you want. In general, maximizing storage can often make a kitchen feel free and open because there will be less clutter on the countertops. Consider devoting one wall just to a full-height storage area, opening space for a counter and removing the need for upper cabinetry through the rest of your kitchen.
No matter if you are planning a full kitchen remodel or you just want things to make more sense in your existing kitchen, you will be able to eliminate all of the confusion by working with Rossi Construction, Inc. Call us at 813.436.0177 to schedule an appointment today!
