If you have a large, busy family, improving the storage solutions in your home will help streamline your day and keep everyone's schedules on track. A kitchen, in particular, is a place many people spend a lot of time, so updating your kitchen design will help the whole family. Here are a few ways to ensure you have more enough storage space. 

How to Update Your Kitchen Design for Better Storage

1. Kid-Accessible Cupboards & Drawers

When kids are young, parents have to lock up everything their children could possibly reach to keep them safe; however, once they're a few years older, it's time to reverse that way of thinking. Once they’re toddlers, they may climb up on high cabinets, which can lead to falls and broken dishes. Thus, you should put some items lower down so your kids can easily reach them.

Any snacks you want them to have access to should go in an eye-level pantry cupboard with shelves. Also, place dishes in your kitchen's lower drawers instead of higher cupboards. 

2. Pull-Out Storage

When you store items down low, it's more difficult for adults to bend down to fit everything into the cupboards or to check what's there. Having shelves that slide out can make this easier and more comfortable. Also, put in sliding compartments on your trash cans to keep them out of sight when they're not in use.

3. Custom Dividers

Think about how your family uses the kitchen and install dividers accordingly. For example, if you keep dishes in a drawer, use a set of upright pegs to store different types of plates and bowls in neat stacks. Also, divide each drawer based on what you keep in it to make sure there are designated spots for everything in your kitchen.

If you want a kitchen design that's tailored to your family’s needs, choose Arrow Kitchens & Bath in Webster, NY. For over 50 years, this family-run business has served Monroe County homeowners, designing, building, and installing custom cabinetry, as well as offering electrical and plumbing services. To get started, visit their website or call (585) 670-9910.