Since recent years, the kitchen has become a central part of a house where the whole family gathers, eats and performs various housework. Since it has become so important, it should be designed with all factors in mind, especially space and storage. Even if you know exactly what your kitchen should look like, building space is quite a feat.

How many cabinets will you need? How many storage options can you install without compromising your current space? What do you need to store in those cabinets and drawers? Whether you want to remodel or just reorganize? All of these questions should be asked before you hammer a nail. Some of the guesswork can be eliminated with the ways listed below:

• Determining the Functions of Your Kitchen

The kitchen is the space in which each and every one of the details must be worked on to take advantage of every inch of space, and this can be done from the beginning. Decide on the different functions of the cabinet based on its proximity to other appliances. Once you’ve made the decision to keep your major appliances exactly where you want them, you can figure out what your cabinets are going to hold: dishes, spices, or wine.

A smart master chef always knows where to store spices or other useful items for everyday use. If you have silver drawers, they are easy to clean when placed near the dishwasher and sink. Spices kept in a drawer near the stove can help you cook much faster. Items that are not needed can be placed in a cabinet away from the preparation or cooking area.

Use storage inserts and organizers so the purpose of each drawer and cabinet is crisp and clear. To store spoons, ladles, servers, etc. You can use multiple organizers. Also, you can take advantage of sponge trays, cutlery organizers, and bin drawers as they come in handy. Always keep in mind that when installing cabinets and drawers, you can mix and match items whenever you want.

• Drawer or cabinet?

Whenever you are remodeling your kitchen with the motivation to make it spacious, you need to see if your kitchen is big or small. Professional architects and interior designers prefer to use deep and wide drawers as they are more useful than cabinets. They allow to take advantage of all the space and depth. Pulling a drawer is more comfortable than going down or up to reach a cabinet. But that is not always the case!

If your kitchen is already spacious, you can build larger cabinets to store expensive kitchen utensils or appliances that you don’t use in daily routine. You can also opt for deep drawers. Whereas if you own a smaller kitchen, a cabinet would be perfect instead of a drawer. Here, you can install narrow and elegant drawers to store table clothes and pretty silver dishes.

To take up all the space, whether next to a refrigerator or under the counter, adding a drawer or small cabinet can help provide more storage space. Opt for a kitchen cabinet design that suits your requirements and storage needs.