Urban living today mostly comprises of an apartment building. Space in most big cities comes at a premium cost, which is why it is important to use every available inch. Kitchen space in small apartments is scarce and some practical kitchen corner storage ideas include utilizing the corner space with the help of corner drawers or shelves.
You may have noticed that storage spots one of the leading problems of houses with limited space. Especially in places like the kitchen or bathroom, we need to store the essentials and various accessories. However, due to a shortage of space, we are unable to construct cabinets to store the items. The new modular kitchen plans have enabled us to deal with such problems. Under the modernised project, you can utilise every corner or crook of the room to design racks and cabinets.
Care needs to be taken that you do not constrict the area for flexible movement. Hence purchasing a massive cabinet for the groceries and containers is not a suitable option. You may end up with very little floor space for moving about freely. Here are a bunch of ideas for you to make use of the space available in the kitchen without causing any inconvenience for movement.
1. Best use of space
Heavy utensils which are rarely used can be stacked in the corner drawers. You can get innovative and install a small kitchen bar in the corner space, if you wish to make use of the corner space on a regular basis, try installing rolling cabinets where you can store your items of daily use.
2. Under the sink cabinets.
This is a very good idea for making use of a spot you couldn't possibly have thought to be of any use. Look below the sink and you will find some space where the pipe leaves and enter the basin. You might not have considered this to be a suitable space for storage, but modular kitchen plans will tell you otherwise. You can construct a cabinet here with two doors that can be shut so no one gets to see what lies within.
Here you can store the daily essentials for cleaning the floors and the rooms. Detergents, soaps, floor cleaners, the mop and the tubs can collectively reside here and no one gets to notice the mess. You can save space for these cleaning items without having to look at the broom hanging in front of your eyes all the time in some other spots. Conceal them away so you can only take them out when needed.
3. Storage racks around the corners
You can small triangular glass pieces vertically with clamps to create a fancy rack on the corner walls of your kitchen. These racks are not expensive to put up. You may get them done on your own with a driller and some nails without the involvement of an expert. This will save you the labour charges and new storage space will be put up in no time. Such racks are useful for storing containers and small boxes of spices. You can also use them for placing stands carrying the kitchen tools like knives and scissors. This way they will always be right in front of your eyes. You do not have to go hunting for the chopper all around the place.
However, you have to be careful with the weight of substances you place on the glass racks as they may get damaged. To make them lasts longer, thicker use glasses and clamps made out of sturdy metals. It is also a great way to make your kitchen look fancy and well arranged.
4. Shelves below the slabs.
The space below the kitchen stone slabs can serve a good purpose if you know how to utilise them well. Construct small racks and sections under the slab which houses the gas burner. You can design them out of metal or any other plastic material. Ask the mechanics to make them movable and sliding. This will help you to fetch items easily without having to bend down every other time.
The sliding shelves can be divided into sections for cups, cutleries and the other utensils you use daily. You can divide the whole system into small vertical sections for the flat dishes, bowls and small cups. However, use the side portion below the slab space to construct cupboards that will hold the other bulky items like the surplus grocery and larger containers. This way you can effectively utilise each part of the space for storing different kinds of things segregated based on size and height.
5. Utilise the spots beside the chimney
You can construct two cupboards adjacent to each other, on either side of the chimney above the gas burner. The cabinets can be highly beneficial for storing items you do not require all the time. You can store the expensive cutlery set you use when guests are expected at the house. The lower racks of the cupboard can be used to keep oil containers, dry and packaged foods. You can store things like glass bottles and mugs which are prone to damage in the lower cabinets.
Wall hanging racks and shelves are very useful for utilising the space for accommodating items as well as to allow the kitchen to appear neat and clean. You have to be systematic in your approach to make use of a small space to the fullest. These modern hacks of construction will enable you to establish a kitchen that is well arranged as well as portrays the smart designing capabilities of the host.