Our Five Favorite Kitchen Storage Aids

Kitchen design is our jam here at SBD.  We think there's nothing better than nerding over your kitchen space, discovering the best layout, and filling it with as many pull-outs or other storage aids as possible. Check out our favorite inserts that you can add into your current or future kitchen. 

1. Peg Drawers

Peg storage inside of drawers is a fantastic way to organize your dishes. The best part about it is the flexibility to rearrange the layout as your needs change over time. It can be utilized for a variety of items such as dinnerware, drinking glasses or heavy dishes.  And our favorite reason to add these is that your kids can safely put dishes away.  
​Can I get, booya?!

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2. Pull-Out Trash Cans

A pull-out trash is a must-have ​kitchen cabinet. Not only is your trash hidden away while not in use, but it also makes brushing crumbs directly into it from the counter a breeze. The one in the photo to the right shows a drawer above it that is perfect for storing additional trash bags. We suggest placing this setup near your sink or prep area. 

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3. Drawer Dividers

Drawers are always our favorite for storage. Any time you can pull your supplies to you means easier access and best use of space. But a drawer alone doesn't mean all is well (thus we see the dreaded junk drawer in every kitchen). The best way to fight a cluttered drawer is with a drawer divider. Either have your cabinet supplier include custom dividers or opt for these expandable utensil organizers. 

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4. Pull-Out Storage

Whether it's for a wall, base, or tall cabinets, pull-out storage aids are super handy. These devices are a super functional way to keep pantry items, spices and oils, or even cutlery easily accessible. They come in multiple heights and widths and can even fit within a 3" space making them the best tools to get every square inch of space in your kitchen working for you. 

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5. Blind Corner Pull-Out

The only thing worse than wasted space is available space that isn’t easy to access. Corner base cabinets have always been a kitchen designers’ nemesis, and for many years lazy susans seemed to be the only solution. But thanks to wonderful product designers there is now a superior option on the market— the blind corner optimizer. This device helps you access all the storage space deep in the back corner of a cabinet with a
​choo-choo train of sliding pull-out shelves. We think these are must-haves in any kitchen design.

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Bonus: Kitchen Storage Tip 

The Lift-Up Appliance Garage

Sorry folks, this storage tool isn't one you can just buy online. But it is one of our favorites, so we are adding it here with some extra tips so you can include it in your future custom kitchen design.

We all love appliance garages (right photo). The lift-up countertop cabinet is one of the best ways to hide small appliances like toasters or blenders. This cabinet has no bottom and has a cabinet door that lifts up and out of the way, creating easy access for sliding the appliance toward you on the counter.

Here are five essential design features to add this appliance garage in your kitchen. 
1. Make this cabinet and the ones above it 15-18” deep rather than the typical 12”, so it fits your deeper appliances.
2. Include 1-2 outlets in the back so you can keep the appliances in the garage without moving them out to plug them in.
3. Add an LED light inside so you don't end up with a dark cave where crumbs can hide.
4. Include a backsplash so everything is easy to clean.
5. These lift-up hinges are only good for shorter cabinets, around 18-20" high. If you want a taller door, then we suggest pocket doors. ​