Your kitchen cabinets store everything from pantry items to pots and pans. If your kitchen is small, you might look for ways to maximize their use to help you fit everything you need in them. This can be done both in the design phase when you’re remodeling your kitchen and with a few simple additions to your existing unit. Here are some tips to help you make the most of every square inch of your cabinets.

How to Make the Most of Your Cabinets

1. Design for Storage

A common mistake homeowners make is choosing shallow cabinetry that doesn't hold many items. If you don’t have room for much depth, choose long units that reach the ceiling. This will ensure no valuable space is wasted. Also, consider installing toe-kick drawers on lower cabinets. These offer an accessible spot to store smaller, thinner items like baking pans, trays, cookbooks, and kitchen linens.

2. Utilize Internal Organizers

There are several varieties of internal shelves that create more space. Most are supported risers that add an extra surface on which to store additional items. You can also find organizers designed for small items, like spices and canned goods, or for larger kitchen essentials such as pots, pans, and bakeware.

3. Install Hooks Under Them

Don't devote valuable cupboard room to items that can hang underneath your cabinetry. Install hooks to hold coffee mugs, potholders, kitchen towels, and cooking utensils like spoons, spatulas, and ladles. If you're a wine enthusiast, consider installing an under-cabinet wineglass rack that secures glasses by the stem and base.

4. Use Stackable Containers

Stackable containers are ideal for pantry cupboards or other cabinets where you keep dry goods. They allow you to locate items quickly, and their vertical stacking frees up room for additional storage. You may use these inside cabinets or place them in other parts of your kitchen— including your kitchen island— to create more space.

When you're in the market for new kitchen cabinets, trust the professionals at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen. Serving the Hartford County, CT, region, they offer comprehensive home improvement services, including cabinet refacing and new cabinet design, as well as bathroom and kitchen remodeling. Learn more about how they can transform your kitchen on their website or call (860) 680-8745 to schedule a free one-hour design consultation.