How to Utilize Valuable Kitchen Space

When planning a new kitchen, we often focus on major elements: cabinet layout, tiles, appliances, and range hood. But we forget about small items that will be in the way for years to come: bulky pots, powdery foods, endless spice jars, and bottles of oil.

To make the most of every centimeter of precious kitchen space, carefully plan the contents of your kitchen cabinets during the initial design phase. Numerous organizers and kitchen accessories will help you. Also, don't forget to plan the most underestimated area in the kitchen — its corner. We've picked up valuable tips from designer Anastasia Ramazanova and now know how to use the space to maximum effect.

Anastasia Ramazanova creates design projects remotely and in person, and runs a blog where she shares useful and practical tips.

Simple Shelves

The cheapest and simplest option. However, it's not the most ergonomic: part of the module becomes a 'dead zone' and is not used properly.

'Magic Corner'

It can include a grid: handy for storing pots, pans, and other bulky items. Drawback: it's difficult to retrieve lids from the corner.

Le Mans

Each shelf in this construction can be extended individually from the cabinet. By the way, such a mechanism is convenient to hide not only in the lower corner module but also on the upper shelf level. You can hide small items there: tea, coffee, spices, and more.

Twin Corner

Both shelves in the lower module extend simultaneously. Pay attention to the edge of the mechanism. They can vary!

Carousel

Carousels come with a cutout or fully round (slightly less convenient), on an axis (cheaper) and without an axis (more expensive, but the cabinet becomes even more spacious).

Organizer

An excellent solution for storing waste and household items. There are various designs and configurations. Search for 'rational Lemi corner' on Google.

Corner Drawers

This is not a gimmick from Instagram influencers! This is a real alternative to a regular corner cabinet. They are called Space Corner full-extension drawers.

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