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The number one reason Americans invest in a kitchen remodel Los Angeles is to acquire more storage space. But, unfortunately, renovating a kitchen is a balance between what you would like your kitchen to look like and what you can afford.

The total price of remodeling an average kitchen can cost as much as $25,000, which is $150 per square foot. But, believe it or not, you don’t need to spend this amount to make some storage upgrades.

Here are some clever kitchen remodeling tips that won’t break the bank.

Install Pull-Out Shelves

Pull-out shelves are excellent remodeling options because they can be installed anywhere. Unfortunately, most people think of them exclusively as something that goes in the lower cupboards. However, there are more places you can add some pull-out shelves. Under the sink, the recycling area, and even under the kitchen island are all places where you can find pull-out shelves in Elk Grove, CA. If you’re concerned about your budget, pull-out shelves allow you to maintain your existing kitchen layout while getting the storage space you desire.

Custom Drawer Organizers

Maintaining organization in the kitchen can quickly become a significant headache. Drawer organizers are available a la carte, but you can also have them integrated into the design and customized to fit your needs. This is a necessary luxury that can provide additional storage space through better organization.

Kitchen Island Cabinets

The whole point of a kitchen island is to offer more seating. However, they also provide opportunities to increase the amount of storage space you have. Larger islands can accommodate under-counter cabinets on every side, including where the stools go. Take advantage of every square inch of your kitchen island to store those appliances you may not use as often.

Miniature Appliances

Some appliances are more prominent than others, but as more Americans become accustomed to apartment living, there’s an increasing trend of miniature appliances. These space-saving appliances enable you to maintain the utility of your kitchen without compromising on storage space. Standard full-size versions of blenders, coffee makers, and other appliances take up a surprising amount of space. Downsizing your appliances is easy to instantly give yourself more space without fully remodeling your kitchen space.

More Shelves

Technically, adding more shelving is not a kitchen remodel. But, on the other hand, it is one of the best ways of instantly providing more space. Open and floating shelves are handy for accommodating dishes, glasses, and storage containers. However, make the most of low shelves that fit directly over the counter to fill in some of that dead space.

You can also consider adding corner shelves to avoid leaving any stone unturned. Finally, don’t be afraid to make the most of your vertical space by building shelves all the way up to the ceiling. In this layout, you would position those seldom-used items higher, with daily-use items lower down.

Warming Drawer for Organization

A lack of organization can often lead to your spaces becoming unnecessarily full. Warming drawers often feel like an unnecessary luxury, but if you have a family with scheduled mealtimes, this is a lifesaver for leaving your kitchen looking uncluttered.

Scheduling dinner times becomes far more manageable when dealing with conflicting schedules if you have a warming drawer. In addition, it allows you to clean up earlier and prevent messes from getting out of control.

Take Off the Door

Traditional doors mean that the wall behind the door becomes unusable. Consider removing the door if you’re living in an apartment or have a tiny kitchen. Creating an open kitchen frees up that wall space to add more cabinets or shelving. Moreover, it can help to allow light to filter inside. Brighter, airier kitchens can give off the illusion of extra space. However, if the idea of opting for a totally open kitchen isn’t for you, you can also switch out the classic door for a sliding alternative.

Build High Cabinets

High cabinets have become an increasingly popular design option for kitchens. These cabinets will stretch all the way to the ceiling to maximize how you use vertical space.

Reaching the top shelves can be tricky but like with people who opt for shelving over cabinets, put your lesser-used appliances and utensils on the higher shelves.

Wall-Mounted Storage

Sometimes, extra shelves and cabinets aren’t practical based on your kitchen layout. However, that’s no reason to allow that dead space to stand.

If you have a slender wall in your kitchen, you can still turn it into a storage space that’s both convenient and stylish. These areas are perfect for pots, pans, towels, or even a magnetic rack for knives.

Homeowners obsessed with style can even paint their storage walls differently to improve the aesthetic appeal and break up the monotony of a classic kitchen design.

Single Sink, Covered Sink

Ditch the double sink design and opt for a single sink to free up some counter space. You can also opt for a covered sink that sits in a recess. In an emergency, you can slide out a panel covering the sink, giving you a little extra space. Finally, make sure that the faucet is high enough for you to work comfortably.

The under-mount sink style is another great option because it leaves you with some space at the back of the sink for storage or some emergency counter space when you’re cooking up food for a large number of guests.

Conclusion

Remodeling your kitchen for extra storage space is a must-have for countless homeowners. However, you don’t need to rip out every part of your kitchen to create a more intelligent design. Minor renovations, or even some DIY options, can rapidly expand how much space you have to work with.

Take the time to speak to a professional designer who can inspect your kitchen and provide some recommendations on what the best solutions are for you.

What are your top design ideas for expanding your storage space to create your dream kitchen?

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One thing that most homeowners always deal with is a cluttered kitchen and not enough countertop space. There is always appliances, food, containers, you name it, littering the countertops and taking up valuable space. There are some simple ways you can easily free up more countertop space with the right organization and storage. Here are some ingenious storage ideas that are bound to make some more space on your countertops. Take a look:

Utensil and Spice Rack

Want to know an easy weekend cleaning hack that will save you half the time to clean your countertops? If you are like me and have a bunch of random utensils and spices that you use on the daily, make it convenient for yourself by arranging them into one practical basket. This shallow woven basket make a great tray to store a bunch of knick-knacks but have them at arms length. It’s also a wonderful solution to group clutter on your countertop, but make it look organized.

BETTER HOUSEKEEPER TIP: If you have a tiny countertop space, one of your ultimate goals is to keep it clear and keep things off of it. Sometimes it can actually be tricky and your countertops seem like a magnet for clutter. You should always try to sneak things away in convenient locations such as hanging paper towels underneath your cabinets on a towel rod, or keep sponges on caddies that hang inside your sink. Get creative, and you will soon realize that keeping your countertops clear, is easier than you think!

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Food Produce Wood Stand

This cute wood produce stand will make it feel like you are picking fresh fruits and vegetables every single day! It’s also a really pretty home decorating idea that is also super practical. It’s so easy to make using two wooden crates and lining them with a potato sack. This is a great way to organize your kitchen and also add a little extra storage space for potatoes, onions, and fruit that otherwise may not fit into your fridge.

The only thing you may want to watch out for with this wood produce stand is filter through your stand at least once a week. It’s so easy to keep taking fruit from the top and forgetting about what’s on the bottom, which means a perfect breeding ground for mould and rotten produce. Before you re-stock it with fresh fruits and vegetables, do a quick once over to see if there is anything “old” left on the bottom.

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Easy Knife Block

Knife blocks are great space savers in your drawers and are smart way to keep your knives sharp and in chef-ready condition. The purpose of knife blocks is to keep the blades dry and to prevent rusting. Many people have complained about wooden knife blocks actually dulling their blades, so a smart blogger has actually come up with a bean-filled glass vase that serves as a knife block. What an ingenious way to store knives and keep them at hand for a fun day of cooking! You can also use something like this to store special utensils such as a Buffalo Horn Handle Corkscrew that may not fit anywhere in your drawers.

BETTER HOUSEKEEPER TIP: Most professional knives already come with knife blocks, which is usually the preferred method of storage. If your knives currently do not have a knife block, create one on your own just like this one. It’s much better than to have your knives rattling around in the drawer with other metal objects leading to damage and dulling of the blade.

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Easy Schedule Planning Station

It may be hard keeping your life on track, especially if you have a house full of kids. It’s easy to get everything organized with your own little DIY schedule planning station. Some people call this their own home command center, whatever you may call it, it’s one of the best things i’ve implemented into my home. Instead of sticking appointments and notes all over your fridge, organize them conveniently into a filing box at the end of your countertop. You’ll thank yourself for staying organized and being on time once and for all!

BETTERHOUSEKEEPER TIP: Most people organize their planning stations right where their home phone is, making it a convenient place for taking notes, charging cellphones, organizing appointments and updating their home schedule.

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Want to organize your kitchen even more? You may want to read out last post on: How to Make Sure Your Kitchen Always Runs Smoothly