Your kitchen is the hub of your home. It’s where you eat, cook, and spend time with family and friends. That’s why it is important to maximize space and style with a design that fits your lifestyle. Custom cabinets are the perfect way to achieve a space that is both beautiful and functional, allowing for a dream kitchen that is fully attuned to your needs.
Aside from making the room feel larger, maximizing storage is also essential for keeping your kitchen organized and clutter-free. By implementing smart cabinet solutions like drawer dividers and corner cabinets with lazy Susans, your dream kitchen will be both organized and easily accessible, so you can quickly get to what you need.
Embrace Open Shelving
For a modern look that is both stylish and efficient, incorporate open shelving into your kitchen to display decorative items, cookbooks, or frequently used utensils. Make sure to use uniform containers, such as jars for spices and other dry goods, for a clean and cohesive appearance. If you opt for open shelves, limit the number of items displayed to avoid a cluttered appearance.
Install Deep Drawers
To reduce clutter and save space, invest in deep drawers to store bulky items like pots and pans. These drawers are designed to accommodate large items while minimizing the amount of space needed for each item, making them ideal for smaller spaces. For even more space-saving solutions, consider adding a sliding tray that can be pulled out from the bottom of the cabinet to serve as a rolling pantry for your kitchen’s appliances.
Maximize Vertical Storage
If you’re working with a small kitchen, utilize every inch of your space by utilizing your walls. Slide a bookcase into an empty corner to add storage without encroaching on floor space, or create a simple floating shelf for additional shelving. Hanging hooks or racks on the inside of cabinet doors can be used to hold utensils and lids, keeping them out of sight and easily accessible. Installing a pegboard allows you to hang larger cooking utensils, like pots and pans, and eliminate the need for additional cabinet space.
Utilize Light Colors
Choosing a light color palette can help your kitchen feel more spacious. The lighter colors reflect more natural light, which helps your space feel larger and brighter. In addition, a light color palette makes it easier to find items in your cabinets, which reduces clutter and improves usability.
Incorporate Specialized Cabinetry
Smart storage solutions such as pull-out pantry shelves, specialized corner cabinets, and built-in spice drawers allow you to optimize your space and make the most of your dream kitchen. By ensuring everything has its place, these custom cabinets allow you to keep your kitchen organized and clutter-free.
At MLL Custom, we are committed to helping you create a kitchen that is not only beautiful and stylish, but also perfectly tailored to your lifestyle. To learn more about how our custom kitchen cabinet services in Los Angeles can transform your kitchen into a dream space,