Kitchen
Sliding doors. These cabinet doors slide horizontally to the right and to the left to open up prep or storage space. Specialty hinges applied to the top, bottom and middle allow them to completely camouflage what's inside, like this appliance center, making for a tidy kitchen. Get a price range for a setup like this before adding it to your wish list. The hardware can be expensive, and you'll need a cabinet installer who's familiar with it.
Lower cabinet ideas: Track doors. Consider eliminating all of your swinging doors and place your cabinet doors on a track instead. These cabinet doors slide side to side on a ball-bearing track. Slide one door in front of the other to access the inside of each cabinet. This system can make things easier, but you can't have every door open at the same time, unlike with traditional side-hinged doors. Also, some homeowners consider the track an eyesore, especially in more traditional kitchens. Look into track hardware with an oil-rubbed-bronze finish for a warmer look.
Open shelving: 6. Segment the storage. This wonderful working kitchen offers accessibility without clutter, thanks largely to segmenting the materials. Pots, pans and heavier items go below on the island, lighter servingware resides on the upper shelving, and grab-able spatulas and utensils find a discreet spot in the corner of the countertop.
Open shelving: 2. Single out the spices. While larger pots and pans are kept hidden, the smaller ingredients like spices are lined up on small, slender shelves. Such a deliberate arrangement not only keeps the buildup of spice jars out of your way, it becomes a beautiful display.
Open shelving: 1. Use uniformity. Rather than a random mix of materials, line up bulk ingredients in glass jars. You'll be better on the earth and better on the eye. This wall is so sleek and keeps what the cook needs within an easy arm's reach.
If you're tight on space, cabinet doors are even more problematic. This kitchen incorporates one whole wall of open shelving for everyday items. Shelving does not have to be much deeper than 12 or 13 inches to accommodate everyday items. Without any doors on the cabinetry, the space feels bigger and would better accomodate a person with a walker or in a wheelchair.
Here, an island becomes the dishware storage station.
When doors on cabinets are not convenient, consider removing them for ultimate access. Organization is the key to making this look work so that it does not look cluttered. But since you're saving money by not doing a total kitchen remodel, you can splurge on pretty dishware. An arrangement like this is pretty, functional and totally on trend.
Cabinet Pull-Down Shelving System » A two-tier pull-down system like this allows you to access those sometimes hard-to-reach upper cabinets. This version from Rev-A-Shelf features a gas-assisted mechanism that makes lowering and lifting the system easy. It's a great idea for shorter individuals
Tandem System » This pullout version also works well for upper cabinets.
Swiveling Basket » This swiveling system works well in upper cabinets. It offers accessibility, flexibility and organization by bringing items closer.
These two waste containers, designed for base cabinets, are great for smaller households. One container can hold waste, and the other can hold recycling. The unit can also be combined with an automatic opening system for extra efficiency. This is a terrific system for those with dexterity or mobility issues.
A simple door garbage bin that swings out toward you when you open the door helps contain messes.
Rev-a-Shelf Door Storage Trays, Set of 2 - $25.99 » Something as simple as door storage trays can alleviate bending and reaching.
This pantry system offers ultimate access and organization for base cabinets. They come as a double pantry system, like this one, or as a single pantry system for a single door base cabinet. Here it is in action.
Rollout shelves are a great option for base cabinets. They come in a wide variety of sizes and styles and materials. A base cabinet with a standard door can usually accommodate three shelves, depending on what you need to store. If you have larger items to be stored, you can usually fit only two rollouts.
Vintage Key elements: The light fixtures have a Parisian flea market look, and French café stools lend industrial style. Subway tile with gray grout is another vintage classic that blends the vent hood into the wall. Traditional hardware and wood trim finish off the look.
Red color popping
Lazy Susan in base cabinet
Corner base cabinet
Dark cabinets, light stone counter tops, light island base, mid tone floors, white pendant lights
Wood ceiling beam brought down wall as dividing feature between two rooms
Wood ceiling beam, dividing feature between two rooms
Wood ceiling beam, carried along wall as a dividing feature between two rooms
Wood ceiling beam, carried along wall as dividing feature
Open shelving
Pull out corner base cabinets
Lighted Lazy Susan base cabinet
Base cabinet pull out storage, possible for dishes.
Tall glass door cabinet that sticks out with additional cabinet space inside
Stack of drawers
Corner wrapping shelves
Faucet
Faucet
Cabinet style and color
Backsplash, light grey-white countertops, vent hood
Glass backsplash, glass door ceiling cabinet, dark cabinets, light counters, flat front cabinets, European style, open shelf, straight bar handles, under cabinet lighting,
Range hood
Glass range-hood
Concrete countertop
Concrete countertop, glass splash guard
Concrete countertop
Concrete countertop
Concrete countertop
Concrete countertop
Wooden slats added accents for kitchen wall
Q