Today I am so excited to share one of my favorite aspects of the kitchen remodel. I was able to come up with all the creative hidden kitchen storage solutions that don’t break the bank!
If there’s one thing that makes cooking and baking more enjoyable, it’s knowing that everything has a place and that you’ll have easy access to everything you need.
I know that I’ve been deterred from making something for dinner before just because I know it will require me to pull out things that are stored in awkward places, and it just doesn’t seem worth the hassle.
I want to show you all the creative hidden kitchen storage solutions I came up with and how they make my life so much easier.
I honestly LOVE cooking in my kitchen infinitely more now because of how easy it is to get to all my ingredients and tools. The one thing I can’t live without? Rev-A-Shelf products. They are a GAME CHANGER!! I started using their products in 2006 in my first kitchen remodel. I have now used them in all of my kitchen remodels and in other rooms. See how I used Rev-A-Shelf in my laundry room. I have provided links below the images to all the storage solution products.
An organized life is definitely an easier life, especially when it comes to your kitchen!
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Creative hidden kitchen storage solutions:
I love, love this storage cabinet. See below for how it opens…
beginning to open…
almost open…
Fully opened.
I love having counters that are clear of clunky – and usually kind of ugly – appliances!
They might make our lives easier, but they don’t do much for the beautification of a space! In order to get them out of the way, I had this great lifting door installed.
There was already this open space under the cabinets that worked perfectly, so we added an extra cabinet below the existing cabinet and had this lift up mechanism installed.
I love how sleek it looks and how the door hasn’t made it inconvenient to access these appliances that get used frequently.
Since I don’t use my standing mixer as much as the other appliances, I wanted a way to store it that would be out of the way, but I still wanted to be able to make it easy to use.
Having to pull out all the cords and attachments to use it can be such a hassle, but this solution has made it completely hassle-free!
My daughter, who is a big baker, LOVES this and how everything she needs is just in one place! I made sure to install an electrical outlet inside the cabinet during the remodel so the mixer can stay plugged in at all times.
I was able to find the heavy-duty kitchen aid shelf pretty easily. Just pay attention to the size of your cabinet.
Assembly wasn’t too hard, and now I have this fantastic spot for my mixer! It’s so easy to pull out and use, and just as simple to put away!
Having a garbage can out in the open can get pretty gross, and the ones that fit underneath sinks are always a little too small to be practical.
By having this slide-out cabinet that reveals our trash can and recycling bin it hides the mess (and the dreaded smell!).
I purchased the trash can pull out which came with the drawer slide and top-mount wood. The door front we already had so all the kit pieces were attached to this door front.
I’ve had a pullout garbage cabinet for many years. I cannot go back. You can also check out another version of pull-out waste drawers.
One of the most disorganized parts of any home is the spice rack.
It can be frustrating going through each and every little bottle of spices because you’re unable to find the one you need.
This pull out spice rack, also found on Amazon, does wonders for solving that problem!
It’s quick to pull out, and you can see every spice you have – and it’s name – all at once. No more shuffling through bottles and labels! You can find the spice shelf cabinet here.
The door is what you will need to attach to the spice shelf cabinet. Here is a smaller version of the kitchen cabinet pull out organizers.
Plus, it’s discreet and sleek, which means you don’t have to worry about a big clunky spice rack taking up space in your pantry or kitchen.
These drawers that hold all my dry goods are such a blessing! They make all the ingredients so easy to find, and it’s clear to see what I have and what I might be running low on.
It’s so much better than having to constantly move jars around to find something or accidentally spilling something in the process!
These are by far my favorite food containers they keep food completely fresh (flour, rice, sugar, etc. is perfectly kept in these storage containers).
I did a whole post on this project, which you can find here.
Having uncluttered counters is important to me because I just don’t like the way it looks to have all these big, clunky tools sitting out for everyone to see.
If I’m going to have things on my counters, I want them to be pretty!
So instead of having a knife block, I have this knife drawer!
It’s awesome because I can still see all the knives, have them organized, and just as easy (if not easier) to access than a knife block! You can find my whole tutorial and where I got the materials by visiting this post.
Pots and Pans are another big part of a kitchen that can get messy and complicated pretty fast. It is extremely frustrating when you can’t access all of your pots and cookware at once, especially if you need that dutch oven you always keep in the back where you can’t reach!
These pull out drawers and superb for that very reason!
Being able to pull them out means not reaching back for a certain pan or having to rearrange everything a million times. I love that I always know that I’ll be able to use whatever I need without searching or moving everything to find it.
I wrote more about these pullouts and how to install them with a screwdriver (yep, very easy).
The really great thing about these shelves is the company makes them custom to FIT YOUR SHELVES and they are very reasonably priced.
A functional kitchen is an organized one.
Remember, it’s not about making more space, but working with the space you have!
If you’re looking for storage solutions for your own kitchen, look at the space you have and figure out how you can utilize it!
Creative hidden kitchen storage solutions really can help make cooking and food preparation less frustrating and a time-saver. Not to mention the beauty and aesthetics of the kitchen.
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This is the place to go if you want to get all of these fun kitchen gadgets quick and easy!
Cabinet lift up mechanism
Heavy duty kitchen aid shelf
Trash can pull out
Different size trash can pull outs and single vs double garbage drawers
Spice shelf cabinet
kitchen cabinet pullout organizers
My favorite food containers
Kitchen Shelf Slideouts
Check out the other posts from this remodel!
Kitchen Remodel: Before
Kitchen Remodel: During
Kitchen Remodel: Final Reveal
Double Oven Alternative: Convection Oven + Microwave
Kitchen Remodel: Countertops and Tile
Love My Farmhouse Sink
Hidden Kitchen TV
Kitchen Cabinet Inside Surprise
Creative Hidden Kitchen Storage Solutions (this post you are currently reading)
Hopefully you’ve received some ideas from me, and I’d love to hear if you’ve come up with any creative storage solutions yourself!
Thanks for checking into this weeks remodel update, and be sure to come back next week for some more fun tips and ideas!
One Room Challenge from Calling It Home has some fabulous room ideas. Go check them out.
Delia Gibbs says
Wow Toni! This kitchen is the real deal. I love the organized spaces; a place for everything, and everything in its place.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thanks, Delia! Yes, my favorite kitchen I’ve designed so far. Love cooking in that space. As you mentioned, it’s so important to have a place for everything!!
Linda Anderson says
What is the easiest way to share this with my daughter in law who is building a new home but does not do Pintrest?
Toni - Design Dazzle says
You can share the link to the blog post. Just copy and paste the url that is in the address bar. You can text it to her or email. Hope that helps. I have shared lots of great ideas for homes on my blog.
Good luck!
MJ says
Just so you know and you stop spreading the wrong impression, electrical outlets in cabinets such as what you are demonstrating here are not conform to electrical code in Canada (would be surprised if it was up to code in the States). You can store away your blender or toaster behind a cabinet door but the outlet should be installed outside the cabinet.
Also, the use of the toaster on your photo, without being pulled forward, could really be dangerous as the heat could eventually dry enough the top of the opening so it catches on fire.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I had a licensed electrical contractor install my electrical in my kitchen. It’s up to code here. I have another electrical outlet in an enclosed cabinet for my kitchen-aid. My dishwasher and oven also have electrical outlets in an enclosed space. So not sure about it all.
I am very fire concsious – the toaster is fine. Thank you for your comments.
Susan Schehr says
Love your ideas and outlook on making memories special. I have two wonderful grandchildren and I am always looking for special ideas to share with them.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Thanks, Susan. Memories are very important. Your grandchildren will always have fond memories of what you did with them.
Elyce says
Where did you get the fancy door opener thing (the first one that raises the door up)? I’m redoing my kitchen and have a weird bread box cupboard thing that could benefit from that hinge.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Here are some lift up mechanisms for the cabinet https://amzn.to/2yMCcdj (aff)
Good luck! I really love my cabinet.
Lis Mcallister says
I believe that appliance cabinet is illegal if it has a outlet in a enclosed space. My builder would not let me do this because it would break code. He said most fires now start with small appliance malfunction.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Hi Lis!
I had my licensed electrician do all our electrical. I asked him about this and where I live it is up to code. Ovens, microwaves, disposals and dishwashers are all plugged in an enclosed space. So I’m not sure why those are all allowed. : )
Thank you.
Kristin says
It is not illegal if you use special docking plugs, thatโs perfectly to code in Canada and USA
and I have just had them installed by a licensed electrician and the city inspector signed off
https://dockingdrawer.com/collections/sio-gp
Hollie says
Where did you find the hinges for the hidden cupboard to hide the appliances? This is exactly what I want in my kitchen.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I love my cabinet! Here is the lift up mechanism https://amzn.to/2xYshkx (aff)
ChomChom says
Wonderful ideas Toni! Thanks! I would like to know if the pull out stand for the Kitchen Aid mixer is strong/sturdy enough? Iโm afraid the mixer will shake violently on the platform when being on.
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Mine is very sturdy. This is the second kitchen that I have added this feature. The only thing I should mention is I designed my elderly moms kitchen and we didn’t do this for her – because of the heaviness of it. I don’t feel it’s heavy but for someone in their 80’s, it’s better to have it on the countertop.
Stacey says
OMG I am in LOVE with all these kitchen ideas
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Aww, thank you!! I love unique ideas.
Karen says
How wide and deep is the cabinet that has the kitchen aid lift in it? Iโm getting ready to do some remodeling in my kitchen and would love to have one!
Thank you!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Karen, the great thing about the kitchen aid lift or mixer lift is you measure your cabinet and purchase one that fits! Here is a mixer lift (aff link) that uses these dimensions Depth: 20-1/2″ x Height: 23-15/16″ x Width: 11-1/2″ – 24″. Minimum Cabinet Opening 12″. https://amzn.to/30ccfz6
Good luck! I’ve had one of these for many years (two homes) and still love it!
Ashley says
Love all these ideas! Where did you purchase the cabinet door for the hidden storage?
Thank you,
Ashley
Toni - Design Dazzle says
I had my cabinet maker make it. It wasn’t too expensive and it was a favorite of my kitchen. I purchased the hardware on Amazon. The link is in the post.
Enjoy.