Whether Your Appliances Are From Bosch Or Sub Zero, Houston Remodelers Suggest Storing Them In Dedicated Nooks

In a kitchen, there are only a few big appliances. These are refrigerator, cooking range, dishwasher and kitchen hood. At least that is how it was for traditional Houston kitchens. Over the years, necessity has led to the invention of a number of single-purpose appliances like mixers, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, food processors, etc. Usually most families have at least two or three of these appliances in their kitchens.

The real question is where do they store these appliances when they are not in use? In most cases, these smaller appliances find their way to the countertop. Houston remodelers say that keeping small appliances on the counter can not only make the kitchen look disorganized but also take away valuable working space.

Take a look at some ways in which you can store the small appliances without compromising counter space or the overall aesthetics of your kitchen.

Appliance garage - If you are planning to install custom cabinets, for example Brookhaven cabinets, in your kitchen, you can keep a small section of a tall cabinet for an appliance garage. Go for lift-up or barn doors that can move easily out of the way when you need to use the appliances stored inside. You can also put the appliances on a rollout shelf for maximum accessibility in the easiest possible way.

Purpose-built cabinets - If you have enough space in your kitchen, you can have one cabinet built specifically for small appliances. Install roll out shelves in this cabinet and store one or two appliances at each level.

Behind the oven - Houston remodelers agree that you must use every bit of available space. With various types of cabinetry hardware available nowadays, you can easily find small spots to tuck in an appliance or two. If you have a bit of space behind the microwave oven or under a cup shelf, get it custom built for a toaster or a food processor.

Appliance closet - Do you have a closet-like space in your kitchen? Instead of getting a wall cabinet installed there, make it a home for all your small appliances.

Coffee area - The coffee machine is undoubtedly an ubiquitous small appliance. You need to use it quite a few times everyday but keeping it on the counter is also not a feasible option. Keep a separate area for the coffee maker in one of your cabinets so that anybody who needs to get a few more cups of coffee every morning does not get in the way of the cook. If there is not enough space in the cabinet for the coffee maker, place the appliance in a dedicated nook built to a corner.

Shelves in the pantry - If your pantry is not overstocked, dedicate some of the shelves to the appliances. Opt for pocket doors for the pantry as they maximize accessibility and also helps to turn the pantry into an extension of the rest of the kitchen.

Whether you are going for appliances from local sellers or from reputed brands like Bosch or Sub Zero, Houston remodelers suggest that you must measure the available space before making a purchase. Wherever you put your small appliances, in the pantry, inside cabinets or in a dedicated corner nook, ensure that the power outlets are nearby so that you don’t have to lift up and move the appliances every time you want to use them. Appliances usually generate heat when they are being used. So, it is advisable to leave a bit of space around them to facilitate air circulation while using them.