25 Storage Ideas to Bring the Kitchen to the Next Level

Having adequate storage can enhance the flow of a kitchen, so it’s important to think about these elements from the very beginning of a project. Still, it's easy to get bogged down by the number of storage options available.

To figure out which are the most practical, home remodeling and design platform Houzz spoke with housing industry professionals about which storage element they swear by.

Some of the most recommended features include deep base drawers, dedicated zones for small appliances, walk-in or butler’s pantry designs, integrated cabinet lighting, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, and more.

“For medium-size kitchens, I like to create what I call a ‘wall of talls,’” says Stacey Kocevar, principal at Stacey Kocevar Designs in Harrisburg, Penn. “This consists of a tall utility pantry with adjustable rollouts in the lower section, a tall oven cabinet to fit a [GE] Advantium oven, which can also be used as a microwave, and a single convection oven or double ovens, and the main refrigerator, encased by the other tall cabinets or tall end panels.

“The smallest tall utility pantry I would consider usable with adjustable rollouts would be around 18 inches wide,” Kocevar says. “If the space does not allow for that width, I would change the tall utility pantry to a pullout pantry for the lower section, which can be accessed from either side.”