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What do the catch phrases “maximize your space,” “avoid wasting space,” and “saving space” really mean? They all boil down to getting more from the storage space you have (or plan to have in the case of remodeling or new construction). To do this, you may need to use all of the available space in your kitchen, whether it’s up by the ceiling, on the floor of a closet, or buried deep in a corner cabinet. The soffits above your wall cabinets, for example, can be fitted with small cabinets or shelves for less-used items, such as a collection of flower vases or a fondue pot. Put rolling tubs on the floor under shelves in a closet or walk-in pantry and store paper goods and cleaning supplies inside. Use clever hardware to pivot and pull your way to the deepest recesses of any cabinet.

Sometimes the “wasted” space is right before your eyes. Open any kitchen cabinet and observe how much of it is actually used for storage and how much is empty. In other words, is there a big void above your collection of soup cans? Often, you’ll find you can add 30 to 50 percent more storage to a cabinet simply by optimizing the placement of shelves. Get into the habit of thinking in terms of cubic inches/volume when planning storage. Otherwise, you’re likely to waste much of your prime storage space.

When buying cabinets for a remodeling or when upgrading existing cabinets, make full use of today’s improved hardware and smart organizational features.

Specialty storage solutions make the most of your cabinet space, allowing access to high shelves and providing room for everything from recyclables to root vegetables.

SMARTtip

Pare Down

Get rid of what you don’t use. Do the lobster pot or second waffle iron you got as a wedding present need to be stored in the kitchen? Do you ever plan on using that big pressure cooker? In many kitchens, as much as half the available space is gobbled up by dishware and cookware that is used rarely or not at all. Unnecessary duplication can also cause kitchen crowding. You may need two or even three saucepans, but you don’t need five. And do you really need to have three dozen mugs? Keep only the ones you prefer to use, and donate the rest to Goodwill or the Salvation Army.

A corner space is one that is typically difficult to use because of limited access. This angled shelves-and-drawer detail is just one solution offered by cabinet manufacturers.

Pullout bins and shelves, along with improved lazy Susans, bring stored items into view—and make them more accessible, too.