14 Kitchen Storage Solutions Houzzers are Shouting About
And the 2014 winners are... These are some of the most popular kitchen storage photos uploaded to Houzz this year
Amber Hopman
20 December 2014
Kitchen storage is a favourite topic here on Houzz. We’re all familiar with the dilemma; we add more to our collection – new dishes, holiday serving ware, specialty gadgets – and no matter how well we pack it in, more stuff means less available storage.
In come clever kitchen storage strategies. Every year designers offer new ideas and innovative twists on traditional storage. Last year’s most popular kitchen storage photos featured corner drawers, concealed garbage bins and appliance garages. Among the photos uploaded in 2014 so far, Houzzers have favoured pull-out knife drawers, island storage and hidden wine bars. Here are the kitchen storage solutions that have been added to the most users’ ideabooks so far this year. Have you saved any of these photos yourself?
In come clever kitchen storage strategies. Every year designers offer new ideas and innovative twists on traditional storage. Last year’s most popular kitchen storage photos featured corner drawers, concealed garbage bins and appliance garages. Among the photos uploaded in 2014 so far, Houzzers have favoured pull-out knife drawers, island storage and hidden wine bars. Here are the kitchen storage solutions that have been added to the most users’ ideabooks so far this year. Have you saved any of these photos yourself?
1. Walk-in pantry
Clear food storage containers, such as glass jars, and cookbooks organised by colour helped make this pantry the most popular photo of 2014.
Katie Koentje, an independent organising professional at Neat Method San Diego, says she created this pantry with kids in mind. “The client wanted her pantry to be kid friendly and also easy for her children to make healthy snack options,” she says. “We used kid-friendly containers so the kids could easily and safely access the food, and made sure that healthy snacks like raisins and other dried fruit were low enough for the children to reach.”
Koentje opted mostly for kid-friendly plastic containers, but she included glass jars for baking products and baskets for bagged items, such as chips and bread.
Clear food storage containers, such as glass jars, and cookbooks organised by colour helped make this pantry the most popular photo of 2014.
Katie Koentje, an independent organising professional at Neat Method San Diego, says she created this pantry with kids in mind. “The client wanted her pantry to be kid friendly and also easy for her children to make healthy snack options,” she says. “We used kid-friendly containers so the kids could easily and safely access the food, and made sure that healthy snacks like raisins and other dried fruit were low enough for the children to reach.”
Koentje opted mostly for kid-friendly plastic containers, but she included glass jars for baking products and baskets for bagged items, such as chips and bread.
2. Pullout knife drawer
Benchtop knife blocks might be the go-to storage solution, but a custom pull-out drawer is a creative alternative.
Find out more about creating and sharing Ideabooks on Houzz Australia
Benchtop knife blocks might be the go-to storage solution, but a custom pull-out drawer is a creative alternative.
Find out more about creating and sharing Ideabooks on Houzz Australia
3. Pantry cabinet
Houzzers love this built-in pantry cabinet. Labelled drawers, large shelves and cabinet racks make finding things easy and quick.
Houzzers love this built-in pantry cabinet. Labelled drawers, large shelves and cabinet racks make finding things easy and quick.
4. Cleaning supplies closet
Free up room under the sink with a designated housekeeping cabinet. This tall space, with room for both a vacuum and a mop, is quite the attention-seeker.
Free up room under the sink with a designated housekeeping cabinet. This tall space, with room for both a vacuum and a mop, is quite the attention-seeker.
5. Narrow pull-out shelves
Houzzers have noted and saved this space-saving alternative to traditional food shelving. Jenna Burger, SAS Interiors designer and blogger, says this option is the best way to pack a lot of storage into a small area.
The clever mail station includes spots for mail, newspapers, school papers, keys and restaurant menus. “The client was in need of a command centre, and since I have created many for previous clients, I knew the kitchen was the ideal place,” says Burger.
Houzzers have noted and saved this space-saving alternative to traditional food shelving. Jenna Burger, SAS Interiors designer and blogger, says this option is the best way to pack a lot of storage into a small area.
The clever mail station includes spots for mail, newspapers, school papers, keys and restaurant menus. “The client was in need of a command centre, and since I have created many for previous clients, I knew the kitchen was the ideal place,” says Burger.
6. Cookie sheet cubbies
Houzz users like the vertical shelving solution for cookie sheets, muffin tins and reusable shopping bags here. The pullout shelving below helps the owners take advantage of every inch of drawer space.
Houzz users like the vertical shelving solution for cookie sheets, muffin tins and reusable shopping bags here. The pullout shelving below helps the owners take advantage of every inch of drawer space.
7. Cabinet-mounted spice rack
This photo of a custom walnut-veneer spice rack keeps spices organised and handy.
This photo of a custom walnut-veneer spice rack keeps spices organised and handy.
8. Pull-out ironing board
Houzzers love this solution, which was added to this kitchen at the request of a busy mum.
The small ironing board in a drawer is convenient for quick touch-ups for clothes, cloth napkins and place mats, says Heather Tardioli, design consultant at Laurysen Kitchens. “Once the piece of clothing is ironed, you just fold the ironing board and close the drawer, and it is quickly out of sight,” she says.
Houzzers love this solution, which was added to this kitchen at the request of a busy mum.
The small ironing board in a drawer is convenient for quick touch-ups for clothes, cloth napkins and place mats, says Heather Tardioli, design consultant at Laurysen Kitchens. “Once the piece of clothing is ironed, you just fold the ironing board and close the drawer, and it is quickly out of sight,” she says.
9. Extra workstation
This spot, concealed by bifold cabinet doors, offers extra benchtop space for food prep and small appliances. Something like this is perfect for those who need extra room but want to hide the clutter.
This spot, concealed by bifold cabinet doors, offers extra benchtop space for food prep and small appliances. Something like this is perfect for those who need extra room but want to hide the clutter.
10. Wraparound shelving
If you have beautiful dishes, showcase them! Houzzers have taken a shine to this shelving, which nicely frames a small pantry’s beautiful glass pocket doors.
If you have beautiful dishes, showcase them! Houzzers have taken a shine to this shelving, which nicely frames a small pantry’s beautiful glass pocket doors.
11. Built-in island storage
A typical island has dining and counter space, but what about cabinets and shelving? With storage for wine bottles and cookbooks, this one does it all.
A typical island has dining and counter space, but what about cabinets and shelving? With storage for wine bottles and cookbooks, this one does it all.
12. Hidden wine bar
Houzzers like this small-space wine bar, which has racks for bottles, wineglass storage, counter space and a mini-fridge for beer and water.
Houzzers like this small-space wine bar, which has racks for bottles, wineglass storage, counter space and a mini-fridge for beer and water.
13. Tall pantry with ladder
This photo shows a tall food pantry that maximises space by going vertical. A library ladder ensures that the shelves are reachable, while cute linen-lined baskets and a rustic brick floor reinforce the kitchen’s farmhouse feel.
This photo shows a tall food pantry that maximises space by going vertical. A library ladder ensures that the shelves are reachable, while cute linen-lined baskets and a rustic brick floor reinforce the kitchen’s farmhouse feel.
14. Open shelves
Houzzers love this kitchen for its mix of timber and white, along with the subway tile, farmhouse sink and open shelving for regularly used items.
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I love this pantry solution. It has many benefits to internal drawers (it's far less expensive, easy to install, great visibility and minimal cleaning). The wire is stainless steel (no rust in the long run) and each basket holds 40kgs. Existing cabinets can be easily converted and installation is simple. Here is a link with more information.
This spice rack is the perfect addition to existing cabinets or pantry's, Everything slides out and is visible. There are lots of variations to this... some with partitions and clear non slip bases. Product is still new so contact Tansel for more info.