DESIGN
KITCHEN CABINETS
Kitchen Cabinet Design Tips & Tricks for 2023 HERE ARE FOUR CABINET UPGRADES THAT CAN MAKE YOUR KITCHEN LOOK BRAND NEW.
By Kate Haubrich
he kitchen is the heart of any home. Potential homeowners have a lot of opinions about a property’s kitchen. By adding a couple of affordable cabinet upgrades to a kitchen renovation, you can give your project some extra appeal. But before you get started with your cabinets, it’s important to note that a professional layout is a critical first step in any kitchen renovation. A good professional designer knows all the pitfalls to look out for (e.g., doors T
opening into appliances or cabinets, lining up the sink with the kitchen window, where and how to use space fillers, etc.). A designer has seen it all and will work with you in areas where you need to get creative to achieve your vision. Most important, a good designer will be able to generate a color, 3D-rendering of your project as well as line drawings and a “birds eye view” of your kitchen with all the measurements clearly outlined. These drawings will be critical tools as you work
with contractors and installers to place all the components of your kitchen correctly. Once you have a professional de- sign in hand, think about incorporat- ing the following four cabinet ideas. 1. SMART STORAGE SOLUTIONS Your designer can assist you with slipping in smart cabinet storage solutions, especially in tight spaces. Hidden Charging Stations . By install- ing a few outlets in upper cabinets or even in drawer bases, you can keep your countertop clutter free. All your phones and unused charging cords will be hidden from site. Roll-Out Trays. Double the storage space in your kitchen by adding roll-out trays. Add two trays to your larger base cabinets and load up your pantry with three to five trays. Now you not only can access the contents of your cabinets more easily but also have a ton more storage space for cans, plasticware, dry goods, small appliances, etc. Try a roll-out tray under your sink for a great way to access your cleaning materials (and keep that cabinet from becoming the neglected stor- age space it usually is). Spice Pullout Racks. A really easy upgrade that solves a big headache for the end user is to install spice pullout racks. Spices are presented
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