When you are in the middle of cooking dinner, do you open every cabinet and drawer trying to find what you need? Is your goal to have nothing on your countertops? Organization and efficiency are the most wanted features when it comes to designing or remodeling a kitchen. Here are 30 kitchen design ideas from outlets to islands to create the kitchen of your dreams.
Cabinet and Drawer Organization
Divided Drawer:
Create a drawer that is set up with containers for flour, sugar and other ingredients you use frequently. Include a sticker for identifying purchase date, expiration date or any other details that are important to remember.
Spice Drawer:
No more searching for the oregano. Now you have a drawer that is built to showcase your clearly labeled jars to make it easy to reach for the exact one you want. Alphabetize them for a quick search, too.
Sheet Pans:
Create a niche in the kitchen island or cabinetry to slide them in and out instead of stacking them in this handy organizer.
Cutting Boards:
Use a vertical holder for cutting boards that can be stored in the pantry, cabinet or counter top. If you find any space in your cabinet design that is too small for a door, try creating a slot for cookie sheets or cutting boards.
Creative Drawer:
If your goal is to have nothing on your counter tops, then this drawer is the solution for you. A deep drawer with canisters for kitchen tools and a knife holder.
Stand Mixer Solution:
A baker’s dream is to have easy access to their mixer without needing to leave it on the countertop or move this heavy appliance from pantry to workspace. This lift is effortless with a bonus electrical outlet inside the cabinet.
Pots and Pans:
Keeping them organized and not scratching the interior and exterior of the cookware is the goal here.
Hidden Appliances:
Design a cabinet that will fit all your appliances – or just those you use frequently – that you want to store in the kitchen and not have on the counter top.
Details:
Soft close doors and pullout drawers for dishes and other items.
Display Those Cookbooks!
Electrical
Added a pop-up outlet to the counter or a power strip into a long skinny drawer for your technology center to charge all your electronics.
Plug outlet strips under the cabinet for a very clean look.
Outlets with USB ports for easy device charging
Hidden plugs with USB on each side of island.
Pantry
Walk-in/large pantry for food storage and small appliance storage is an organized person’s dream. If you have room, add a counter top and electrical outlets.
Produce Storage
Produce not to be refrigerated.
Cleaning Supplies
Partition a small part of your pantry for brooms, vacuum and other cleaning tools.
A Pantry Cabinet
All the appliances get hidden in a minimalist or reduced clutter kitchen.
Two Pantries:
If you are lucky! One for food and one for appliances.
Place next to the sink and island.
Water Solutions
Instant hot water faucet for tea, oatmeal or soups, for example.
Pot Filler
Second sink in the island for prep work.
One big sink to be able to wash large pans.
Appliances
Two Dishwashers
Ventilation hood
Make it a piece of art in the kitchen. A design focal point.
Lighting
Many design formats are available depending on your design space.
Islands
Double width to have cabinets on the back side for small appliances and storage for entertaining items. Design island so depth is comfortable for chairs to be pushed in at island.
Biggest island you can fit for workspace and entertaining. Hide plugs on sides.
Unique Storage Cabinetry
Do you have a tip to share on creating an efficient and beautiful kitchen? Please share! More kitchen design ideas coming soon.
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I live in an apartment and my kitchen is pretty crappy but omg these ideas are so beautiful, I love the look of the cookbook exposed
Thanks! When I lived in an apartment, I did whatever I could to make the design fit my style and needs. Keep a list of your favorite tips and ideas because you will have your own place one day. Good luck!
I love these ideas…especially the charging station! I love how the electrical sockets are hidden! And I love the spice drawer. I definitely need a larger kitchen and when I get it I’m coming back to this!
I thought that was a great idea too! Thanks!
So many great ideas! We are hoping to do a kitchen renovation in the next year so I love finding more ideas to add to our ideas!
Excellent! I hope they are helpful to you. I have another post coming with a favorite solution that I can’t wait to share.
I absolutely love all of these different kitchen designs. I am going to have to use some of these in my own home.
Thank you!
I love all of these ideas! I need to organize my kitchen better. It’s scary right now.
Hope they offer inspiration! Thanks!
This kitchen is incredible. There literally is a drawer and spot tucked away from everything. I would love to have completely cleared off counters.
I love that feature too! So many creative solutions to this. Thanks!
Such beautiful kitchens! I love all of these organizational ideas!! I love being organized so will have to use some of these ideas in my kitchen! 🙂
I am so glad you like the ideas. Hope you find them helpful. And agree that being organized makes such a difference! Thanks.
Very impressive! Organization and efficiency are the most wanted features when it comes to designing or remodeling a kitchen. Appreciate your effort in collecting and sharing these informative ideas.
Thank you!