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Need Kitchen Storage Solutions? Some Great Design Tips for You..

Here, we talk about other basic design features to keep in mind when designing your kitchen storage solutions.


There are more good ideas to help you - go to Kitchen Storage Ideas.

How high should your countertops be?

This is really one of the most important design features when you think of your comfort while at work in this space.

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Have your wall-mounted cabinets leaving at least 50cm between the countertop and the bottom of the cabinets. If you go lower, you may obscure your view of the work space, and you could be bumping your forehead when using the counters to prepare food.

If you go too high, you'll find reaching things difficult. Good kitchen storage solutions design dictates that you consider safety as well as beauty!


What type of cupboards shall I put where?

Well.. think of what is best for the space you have around the fridge, stove and sink. In design terms , this is the magic or golden triangle of the kitchen. Position sink, fridge and cooktop so that they form a triangle.

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They should be no more than 7m apart in total and you are meant to have bench space around these. The space between the sink and the oven should be dedicated to food preparation.

If your space for kitchen storage is limited, put your wall cabinets up as high as you can while maintaining a natural balance while giving a good cabinet layout, and consider hook storage, and inside cupboard, mounted racks.


If your space is not limited, you are lucky!

You have the extra luxury of deciding which storage drawers and storage racks go where, using visual appeal to maximum effect for a really stunning kitchen!

You can opt for an kitchen island which doubles as a kitchen storage solution featuring crockery and wine bottles.

And it also acts as a breakfast bar for quick meals on stylish chairs or high-up stools.

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Alternatively, you can have lots of cabinets adding to functionality and efficiency, enhancing your 'look' and 'style'.

Whichever cabinet layout and kitchen storage ideas you decide upon, let us help you with great information to make those choices. On this site you can easily access more about kitchen storage designs, with just a click.




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