Kitchen Organizers: Cabinet Features You Can't Live Without

This blog post was updated on July 24, 2024

Picture this: You’re in the middle of preparing a meal, and you can’t find that one spice you need, your pots and pans are a jumbled mess, and the countertops are cluttered with gadgets.

Sound familiar? We’ve all been there.

A well-organized kitchen can transform chaos into a smooth and enjoyable cooking experience. At Toulmin Kitchen & Bath in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, we believe the right cabinet features are the key to transforming your kitchen into a space you’ll love. Whether you’re a passionate cook or someone who loves hosting dinner parties, having an organized kitchen is a game-changer.

In this post, our kitchen design experts cover essential cabinet features that can maximize storage, streamline your cooking process, and keep your kitchen looking pristine.

Key Takeaways

Here are key takeaways from our blog post on cabinet features for kitchen organization.

• Incorporating cabinet organizers in your kitchen design is essential for maintaining order and maximizing space.
  

• From pull-out shelves and drawer dividers to Lazy Susans and spice racks, cabinet organizers make it easy to find what you need, reduce clutter, and keep your kitchen neat and efficient.
  

• Deep drawers with sturdy dividers make storing and accessing pots, pans, and lids more efficient, reducing the need for stacking.
  

• Vertical storage for baking sheets and corner cabinet solutions like Lazy Susans optimize often underutilized areas, enhancing overall kitchen organization.
  

The Most Popular Kitchen Cabinet Features

Your kitchen should be more than just beautiful; it needs to be functional, too. With appliances, cookware, dishes, silverware, glasses, and various food items, organizing your kitchen can feel like a giant puzzle, especially if space is limited. Fortunately, there are many creative and innovative cabinet features designed to keep items organized and neatly stored away so you can manage them all.

Here are some of the most popular cabinet features our clients select for their homes:

• Soft-Close Hinges and Drawers

  Say goodbye to slamming cabinet doors and drawers with soft-close technology. These hinges and drawer slides ensure a gentle, quiet close every time, adding a touch of luxury and extending the lifespan of your cabinets.
  
  

• Pull-Out Pantry Shelves

  Gone are the days of bending over and reaching into the dark abyss of your lower cabinets. Pull-out pantry shelves bring everything to you. These shelves glide out effortlessly, allowing you to access pots, pans, and pantry items with ease.
  
  

• Lazy Susans

  Perfect for corner cabinets, Lazy Susans make use of awkward spaces by rotating items into view. This feature is ideal for storing spices, condiments, and small kitchen gadgets, ensuring nothing gets lost in the depths of your cabinets.
  
  

• Under-Sink Organizers

  Maximize the often-overlooked space under your sink with pull-out trays and caddies. These organizers keep cleaning supplies, dish soaps, and other essentials neatly arranged and easily accessible.
  
  

• Deep Cabinet Drawers

  Deep drawers are a game-changer for storing bulky items like mixing bowls, small appliances, and large pots. With these drawers, everything has its place, making it easy to keep your countertops clutter-free.
  
  

• Floor-to-Ceiling Cabinets

  Floor-to-ceiling cabinets are a game-changer for maximizing storage and creating a sleek, cohesive look in your kitchen. These towering cabinets utilize every inch of vertical space, providing ample room for everything from pantry items and cookware to seldom-used appliances and seasonal dishware.
  
  

• Floating Shelves

  Mounted directly to the wall without visible brackets, floating shelves offer a sleek, minimalist look. They are perfect for showcasing your most attractive kitchen items while keeping them within easy reach. Available in a variety of materials, from wood to metal to glass, floating shelves can complement any kitchen decor, providing both aesthetic appeal and practical storage.
  
  

• Back-of-the-Kitchen-Island Storage

  Back-of-the-kitchen island storage is an ingenious solution for maximizing space and enhancing the functionality of your kitchen. This often overlooked area can be transformed into a versatile storage hub, providing easy access to items you use frequently or for dishes, serving platters, and small appliances.
  
  

• Pet Stations

  Don't forget your four-legged family members! Pets are such an important part of our lives. A growing trend in kitchen remodeling includes adding a pet station. It can be housed under an island and holds built-in bowls for food and water. It's a great way to include your pets. If you want to keep your pet from tripping you up while preparing dinner, you can even add a dog or cat bed to the kitchen!

The Best Kitchen Cabinet Organizers & Accessories

Adding storage accessories to your new kitchen cabinets can increase functionality and efficiency. In essence, cabinet organizers and accessories provide functional space to store items within your cabinets that otherwise can't be efficiently stored. Cabinet organizers come in various forms, and the goal of each is to make your daily life easier and to improve your cooking experience.

Multi-Level Pot/Pan Pullouts

A multi-level pot/pan pullout is a tiered or stepped rollout tray that fits into the base cabinets. The design allows easy access to pots, pans, frying pans, stock pots, and even mixing bowls. Many of these types of organization systems also have features that keep pot lids organized and accessible.

Drawer-in-a-Drawer

This clever feature consists of a hidden, smaller drawer within a larger drawer, offering two levels of storage in a single space. The top inner drawer is perfect for smaller items like utensils, cutlery, or kitchen gadgets, while the larger outer drawer can hold bulkier items such as pots, pans, or mixing bowls.

Mixer/Small Appliance Lift

An appliance lift (also called a baking mixer lift) lift is a brilliant solution for anyone looking to maximize counter space and reduce clutter in the kitchen. This clever mechanism allows you to store heavy appliances, like stand mixers or food processors, in a lower cabinet and effortlessly lift them to countertop height when needed. With just a gentle pull, the lift locks into place, providing a stable and accessible work surface. When you're finished, simply lower the appliance back into the cabinet, keeping your counters clear and your kitchen organized.

Utensil Drawer Organizer

Placing a utensil storage drawer in the base cabinet next to the range allows easy access to the tools you need when preparing a meal. A well-designed utensil built-in has plenty of space for not only cooking utensils but also serveware and silverware.

Appliance Garage

An appliance garage is a stylish and practical addition to any kitchen, designed to keep your countertops clutter-free while ensuring easy access to frequently used small appliances. This enclosed cabinet space, typically on the countertop, provides a dedicated spot for items like toasters, blenders, and coffee makers. With a convenient roll-up or flip-up door, you can quickly store and retrieve your appliances, maintaining a clean and streamlined look. An appliance garage not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your kitchen but also promotes better organization, making your daily kitchen tasks more enjoyable.

Pull-Out Spice Racks & Utensil Holders

Pull-out spice racks and utensil holders are essential features for a well-organized and efficient kitchen. These clever cabinet storage solutions keep your spices and cooking tools neatly arranged and easily accessible, saving you time and hassle while preparing meals.

Transform Your Kitchen Cabinet Organization with Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

At Toulmin Kitchen & Bath, we believe that a well-organized kitchen is the heart of a happy home. Our custom cabinetry solutions are designed to make your kitchen more functional, beautiful, and enjoyable. Whether you’re looking to remodel your kitchen or simply upgrade your storage solutions, we have the expertise and creativity to bring your vision to life.

Visit our showroom in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, or contact us today to learn more about how we can help you create the organized kitchen of your dreams. Your perfect kitchen is just a call away!

Read More Articles on Cabinetry