11 kitchen drawers to make your space better

LEENA JHA HOMIFY LEENA JHA HOMIFY
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There is no doubt that drawers are a better choice in kitchen than the old style shelves especially now when we have moved to modular kitchens. Drawers provide comfortable storage and are easy to use because of the obvious reason- the stored items are visible when you pull it out and it can be pulled out to retrieve the stored items. However, drawers can be efficiently functional only if they are planned well to keep the things organized and uncluttered. “Necessity is the mother of all inventions.” The necessity to have a comfortable and efficient life in kitchen in this fast paced modern world has brought innovation even in something as simple as kitchen drawers. The drawers have now become smart with its organisational skills and functionality. How? Well… let’s have a look!

​1. The comfort of the pull out drawers

Deep, easy to pull-out drawers is an ideal storage solution for everyday use heavy crockery. Just make sure that it has got proper sectioning to keep the things sorted. Plan the depth according to your needs and make sure that it has enough depth and space to keep bigger pots and pans too. Be futuristic when planning the drawers. Remember that there will always be addition in your crockery collection.

Organisational skill of an organized drawer

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Clean and sorted, will keep the small items in place.

​2. Drawer hidden in a drawer

Every inch matters! It’s an innovative space saving technique and in addition it also increases the efficiency. You can store the small items with large things which are usually used together. And from outside nothing is visible.

​3. Standing and slim

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It makes sense to have a slim and standing drawers squeezed in a corner to make the most of it. The small bottles or jars which usually are found in the counter can be kept here to create more space in the counter.

​4. Bottles in a drawer

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A drawer dedicated for bottles will certainly be a boon in your kitchen. Oils and sauces which get in bottles needs to stored properly and still is the most used bottles in the kitchen. Design the drawer and segment it so that the bottles don’t bump into one another. Use a non-adhesive protective liner beneath so that it can be removed and cleaned in case of any spillage.

​5. Tray table in the drawer

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Chopping boards, trays, rolling boards, cookie sheets… these are a few things which need space to be kept properly. A narrow height easy to pull-out drawer will be perfect to store them together.

​6. The corner space

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Corners, it’s the most challenging space in any kitchen to use to its full capacity.Corner drawers are a convenient and creative solution to tame the challenging corner. You can either opt for smart L-shaped drawers which are deeper to make the full use of the space or can go for pull-out rolling drawers which will roll out for your convenience.

Roll-out corner drawer

​7. Compartments in the drawers

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Sectioning or compartments in the drawers will help in keeping the things organized and confined within its designated space. So now… no more searching in cluttered drawers.

For bigger items

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Sectioning can be done even in the drawers made to keep bigger items. 

​8. Doubling the storage

Pull-out drawer with shelves attached to the door and then again pull-out shelves inside waiting to be pulled out; this double drawers doubles up the storage space especially in the corner where the space is deep but challenging and tricky to use.

​9. Pull up counter-top

Pull-up the drawer and create an extra counter space when you need some extra work space. You can also use it to keep your electronic gadget here while charging, safely away from the wet zone of the counter.

​10. Under the sink drawer

This place can be best used to keep the dustbin of the kitchen mainly because of the dampness of the space. After all you need a place to keep the dustbin. Then why not in a drawer so that no more bending.

​11. Invisible drawers

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Neat and clean handle-free kitchen cabinets and drawers are trendy and give the kitchen a seamless and elegant look. It lacks handle but without compromising in functionality. There is a small grove like gap in the drawers for grip where you can put your finger and pull. Since the gap is within the drawers, you don’t leave finger marks outside, thus keeping it clean.

Get ideas for efficient and stylish kitchen cabinets: 9 ideas for efficient and stylish kitchen cabinets

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