Unlike other storage options in a newly built home, the selection of kitchen cabinets is often overlooked. An
unorganized kitchen can double your work. Conversely, even the smaller space limitations turn out to be a
boon if you organise the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets can play an important role in this.
People tend to forget that kitchen is the heart of their home. It will inevitably be one of the places in the home
where most time is spent, most giggles exchanged. So, let’s discuss the 5 things you need to know about
selecting kitchen cabinets.
Make The Cabinets Accessible
It’s simple. If you have to reach out for a stool every time you want to grab a jar of salt from the top most
cabinet, your cabinet is too high. The height and distance of cabinets from the stove should be considered
when selecting the layout for your kitchen.
More ways to make your cabinets easily accessible:
- Reduce the size and increase the number of cabinets
- Keep cabinets meant for utensils near to the place where your stove will be kept
- Cabinets with children’s food should be kept lower so that they don’t have to climb up the island
- Make the cabinet doors smooth to open and easy to shut
- Cabinet handles should be grabby and not pinchy on the skin
- The inside of a cabinet shouldn’t be too complex to clean
- Keep some spare cabinets for rubbish
Consider The Appliances
Suppose you have already determined the place where the microwave will be kept. But once the kitchen
cabinets are installed, you find that one cabinet conflicts with the space meant for the microwave. Now you
have to reposition the microwave against your wish. Doesn’t sound so good, right?
Make informed decisions about positions of appliances considering safety and convenience, in that same
order.
Electrical Receptacles Clashing With Kitchen Cabinets
Like you determined the safest and most convenient place for every appliance, do the same for every
appliance’s corresponding power socket. The cord of each appliance varies, so don’t assume that you’ll
reposition the cord to reach the one-and-only power socket. Have as many as required; ensure they don’t
clash with a cabinet.
Moreover, don’t keep the power points near the sink as it splashes water.
Fitting A Cabinet Everywhere
Don’t try to fit a kitchen cabinet where there’s no need. There should only be enough space for storage and
for you to freely move around the kitchen. Your kitchen island can remain a kitchen island. If you come to
think that the space occupied by the kitchen island is going to waste, you can completely chuck it.
Don’t go just for the look of it. Many assume that a full-looking kitchen will be better as it will look busy and
like it’s holding a lot. We call it a mistake you may regret for a long time.
Having Too Many Open Shelves
The worst of it all – is having more open shelves than cabinets. Open shelves are convenient for things that
need to be quickly grabbed, like certain utensils, including spoons and glasses. But closed cabinets are best for
food ingredients as they will save the ingredients from falling and getting spilled. Also, save the jars from
accumulating dust. Stay mindful about where you need open shelves.
A Final Word
At last, we want to say that give your best and don’t play too safe. You can search on the internet to explore
the different kitchen cabinet options. Once you’ve kept in mind all things mentioned in this article, you can
experiment with designs and layout as much as you’d like, only under professional guidance.