Need Ideas for Best Use of 15 Inch Base Cabinet Space

15 years ago

I need some creative thinking please. We are keeping our existing custom cabinets in our kitchen remodel but I have a 15 inch wide space that will be available when I pull out the old Trash Compactor which I never used. I am trying to think of a functional use for that space. I do not really need more storage and since that area is already wired for electric I am thinking along the lines of a beverage cooler or similar insert going into that space. My old SubZero fridge is on the opposite side of the counter though and will be staying with the remodel. I know it seems a little redundant to have a beverage cooler in the same basic region but I am at a loss to think of what else I could use that space for.

I did see a cool post where someone had a specially built hydraulic powered scissor type shelf to keep their Kitchenaid mixer on that would raise the mixer to counter level and then go back down into the cabinet for storage. Would be nice to keep the counter top clear. I do use my mixer alot so want to keep it handy.

I can always just convert the space to a pull out waste bin and not make use of the wiring already there. I know it seems silly not to use the existing trash compactor but I just never did take to that feature and it is old and clashes with my new appliances.

My kitchen remodel is constrained by the current cabinet layout but that is one space I can certainly do something with. I would appreciate any ideas or input on what you would do with that 15 inch wide space if you had it. Thanks!

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birkie_2006

15 years ago

My favorite thing in my kitchen is the trash pull-out. A 15" pull out could hold a garbage and recycling container.

Even at 12", my pullout is very valuable

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raehelen
15 years ago
So, I'm gathering it's a full base space that you'll have, ie no drawer on top? The appliance lift requires a full space. If you do use it as a recyling pullout, keep in mind you'll have top space to use up (as containers won't be that tall), so you may want to create a drawer or pull-out shelf too.

Don't know if you can get beverage coolers that small?
bellsrus
15 years ago
Do you have any use for an ice machine? If I remember correctly, ours is 15" wide (a JennAir).

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puertasdesign
15 years ago
Perlick makes 15" refrigerator drawers and wine coolers...

Here is a link that might be useful: Perlick 15
rgillman
15 years ago
Ice maker!!!! Ours is a KA 15" and it is the best thing in the whole kitchen, which is saying a lot because I love everything in my kitchen.
arc1017
15 years ago
SZ makes a 15" wine refrigerator. Looks beautiful in the website!
jejvtr
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I had a bank of 4 drawers - w/similiar dimension - they house car keys junk, paper/pencils, Tool drawer (maybe most utilized drawer) - phone books, take out menus
maydl
15 years ago
We put a Vinotemp wine cooler in that space when we removed our trash compactor. We're keeping the wine cooler and creating the same space for it in our new kitchen.
lmalm53
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks everyone for the great ideas! I have still not decided what I will do with that space. I was intrigued by the Perlick refrigerator drawers mentioned by rob p but I am having trouble justifying the price. Still contemplating an appliance lift shelf or a recycle/waste pull-out. I may just remove the wood panel insert on the old trash compactor, clean it up, put a new black front on it to better match my other black appliances and live with it awhile longer until I know for sure.
lmalm53
Original Author
15 years ago
I am now looking at buying the Marvel 15 inch beverage/wine fridge which has dual zone temp control with range from 40-65F. The 3BARM "Luxury" model can store 4 bottles of wine and 60 12oz cans. It has 4 shelfs, some that are adjustable to accommodate taller items.

I am limited to the 15 inch wide model because I am pulling out my old trash compactor which was never used and that's the only space I have. I am less concerned about actual wine storage and prefer having more storage for sodas and water.

Marvel also has the 3SBARE 15 inch "Chateau" model which is more expensive and it can only hold 4 wine bottles and 36 cans. I think it has a larger compressor and that takes up more of the storage space. The Chateau has a few nicer esthetic features (glass shelves, glide out vs pullout etc.) but I think the electronics and basic configuration is the same between the two models.

I can get the 3BARM for $1400 or the 3SBARE for $1650... I am thinking of going with the less expensive model to get the additional storage capacity.

Thanks again for everyone's input! Really helped :)

Here is a link that might be useful: Marvel 15 Inch Wine/Beverage Fridge

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