Kitchen Remodeling 101--Don't Forget Storage Space

by Kirk Bangstad
Face Your Kitchen Columnist

Kitchens have become the most utilized room in the modern home. Families are entertaining, cooking, and just hanging out more in their kitchens. If you're planning a kitchen remodeling project, you should make sure you have enough storage space for this larger multi-purpose kitchen. One way to add storage space is to upgrade your kitchen cabinets.

Expanding your Kitchen? Add Some Kitchen Cabinets

The best way to create storage space for your kitchen is to make sure you have enough kitchen cabinets. If you're knocking down a wall between your old kitchen and dining room, you'll create a much more open-air feel to your kitchen. With this extra space, you'll probably be able to add a few more cabinets. Don't skimp in this category, because more storage is always better.

Modern Kitchen Cabinets Made to Maximize Space

Older kitchen cabinets used to have fillers like pilasters or columns in between cabinets. While this may have looked nice, it was a complete waste of space. New kitchen cabinets are now often made with pullout storage for spices or cleaning supplies where filler used to be. Also, some modern manufactures design shallow storage space at the ends of kitchen cabinets, which can be used as message centers or storage for CDs/videos. If you're planning a kitchen remodeling project, think about replacing your old kitchen cabinets with a more modern space-saving style.

Create more Space with a Kitchen Island

While planning your kitchen remodeling project, you'll probably see a lot of kitchen islands when looking at various modern kitchen examples. Kitchen islands can add a few extra kitchen cabinets in the middle of your kitchen, as well as a lot more countertop space.

Whether you add more kitchen cabinets, space saving cabinets, or a new kitchen island, you'll be glad you focused on storage throughout your kitchen remodeling project.

Sources:

• Charlotte Observer

About the Author
Kirk Bangstad is an artist manager and singer working in Chicago, IL. His previous experience includes consulting for technology companies in the Silicon Valley and serving as a field director and publicist for a statewide political campaign. Kirk holds a B.A. in government from Harvard University.