Considering that a kitchen renovation is among the most costly projects that you’ll do in your home, we shouldn’t need to tell you how important it is to get it right. With an average cost of anywhere from $13,000 to north of $40,000 and a return on investment of more than 80 percent, no kitchen home improvement project should be planned on a whim. Every detail should be considered, and one of the most important details that you don’t want to overlook includes organization.
In other words, where will you be storing all of the pots and pans, dishware, cooking ingredients, and more? And will you have enough storage?
In this post, we’ll cover some organization ideas to consider incorporating into your next renovation project. Here’s a closer look:
Kitchen Organization Ideas to Incorporate into Your Renovation
01. Consider Built-In Kitchen Appliances
This can be an especially significant idea if you have a small kitchen remodel, as built-in appliances – such as coffee machines, microwaves, ovens and more – help save space and present a more sleek, refined look in the kitchen. If your project is going to include an island, this is an optimal place to look to include built-in features. In addition to saving space on the kitchen floor plan, they can even help conserve counter space.
02. Invest in Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets have somewhat of a dual purpose in the kitchen. One, they’re an important piece of a kitchen’s overall storage – and they can house everything from dishware to baking supplies to ingredients. But cabinets also serve an aesthetic purpose and should be considered in a way that helps bring the entire environment together from a design perspective. The good news is that there are a lot of options beyond the standard stock selections at your local big box store these days. Homeowners are able to really zero in on cabinet style by selecting custom cabinets for their kitchen and choosing the wood type, colour and design.
What’s more is that there are also a lot of ways for homeowners to optimize cabinet organization. Tray dividers, for example, can help keep kitchens better organized.
03. Consider Pull Out Storage
Many homeowners are under the impression that a pantry is a large space either within or directly off the kitchen that stores dry goods, ingredients and more. But a pantry can really be whatever it is that you want it to be. Some ideas for pantry storage, which can be especially helpful when working in a more confined kitchen, may include a pantry cabinet, a lazy Susan or even a multi-storage drawer with dividers to maximize storage opportunities. A pantry doesn’t have to be a large, expansive space. Get creative with your kitchen design and consider incorporating pull-out storage features that act like a pantry, but conserve space.
04. Maximize Space by Adding Shelving Inside of Kitchen Cabinet Doors
While this is more of a “kitchen hack” than a major part of a renovation, homeowners looking to maximize organizational space shouldn’t overlook any space – including the space inside of doors. Think about your bedroom or laundry room closet. Maybe you have a behind-the-door storage rack or shoe rack to maximize usable space in these areas. Think of the kitchen in the same way. Install a wall door spice rack inside your cabinets and door racks to hold other common kitchen supplies on the inside of your cabinets and other kitchen accessories where it makes sense. When it comes to organization, installing wall door racks will only go to free up space in other cabinets or storage accessories throughout your kitchen.
Conclusion
As we said in the opening, a kitchen renovation is likely to be the most significant home improvement project that you do on your home throughout your ownership, so it’s imperative to get it right and just how you want it. And the last thing you want to do is finish the job only to find out that you didn’t incorporate enough storage opportunities. Take the time now to assess all of your kitchen supplies and all of the materials that you want stored in this environment and begin working to incorporate the appropriate features today. From pull-out storage options to custom cabinets to hidden appliances to getting creative with where the pantry (or pantries) are located, there’s no shortage of opportunities to maximize storage and enhance organization.
