Are most kitchen cabinet drawers the same regarding wasted space?
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Comments (18)I did 3 drawer stacks mostly. A single 4-drawer (and the bottom drawer is deep with 3 shallow) holds my spices, a set of measuring spoons and cups, a 1 cup measuring cup, pot holders, trivets, etc., the deep bottom drawer holds hand towels and dish rags. I had a choice with under the cooktop to go with a 3-drawer or 2-drawer...I went with a 3 realizing that the plan I had originally for storage (pans vertical between inner dividers) wouldn't work...but the shallow top drawer works fantastic for the spoon rest, and cooking utensils...I wanted that drawer more than having the vertical pans - it had to be cut down to allow for the cooktop clearance, but it's still extremely functional...I just need to get dividers ordered for it now. For sure, take the time to measure everything and plan where you are going to put things. I got my preliminary layout finished and then once I did that, I started measuring things and determining where things should go to make the most sense in my day to day cooking....those dictated what size drawers and depth were going where. One area where I may have done things differently was my dish drawer area - it's a 3-drawer stack. Flatware is in the top, the middle holds daily dishes and plastic wrap, etc., the bottom holds food storage containers. I may have been better off going with a 4-drawer stack there - 3 shallow and the bottom deep - however, in that case, aesthetics won out over function..it still works just fine as a 3-drawer, but I would have fit things in better as a 4-drawer. Regardless, I like the looks of a long (36") 3-drawer unit much better than I like the looks of a 36" 4-drawer unit....See Moretray cabinets - top 1/2 wasted space
Comments (35)No, my tray cabinet isn't a base cabinet, but the subject still applies. My trays are stored in the cabinet above my ovens. To pull a tray out, you only need to reach the bottom corner; you don't need to reach the top. So, I opted to put the shelf only a few inches above the floor of the cabinet and then put my tray dividers on the shelf. This allowed me to use the bottom section for platters & griddle. The trays are still accessible and I don't have any wasted space on top. Also, I've linked a thread from 2009 discussing almost the exact same question. Here is a link that might be useful: Thread: Do you like your tray storage? Can you share the details please?...See MoreWould you give up a corner cabinet for more drawer space?
Comments (19)My DH gave me this from a wood web site.... I must give them and him all the credit. From contributor L: Here is my solution to the "wasted space" in the corner issue - forget about it! Here is why: Suppose you just make that space in the corner "dead." Now, compare that to a lazy susan - first I have to take away 12" of good, usable, direct access cabinetry from each side. Accounting for 2" fillers, that is a loss of 10" on each face, or 20" total. 20" times the interior depth of 23" is 460 sq.in. So that is a net loss of 3.19 sq.ft. of horizontal interior surface. Then I put a 32" pie-cut susan in there and gain back 603 sq.in* - a net gain of only 143 sq.in. or 1 sq.ft. Since you have 2 levels, that is a net gain of 2 sq.ft. so far - and then you lose 20"** of top drawers, since most of us leave the top drawers out to improve access to the lazy susan. That is an additional net loss of 20"x 22"= 440 sq.in. or 3 sq.ft. So, to sum it up, with a lazy susan you loose 1 sq.ft. of storage space compared to a dead corner. Plus you just spent a bunch of the customer's money for that lazy susan. from woodweb I ditched the susans and put in 2 drawer banks. on the opposing "corner" we put a 15" cab with door/ drawer on top, a shelf in the "dreaded dead spot" to store the turkey pan, huge gumbo pot and such. I could put in "a pull out something" or other just as long as I could get to the seasonal stuff tucked back there. Makes it much more usable....See MoreNeed advice for wasted space kitchen design
Comments (12)I like Marcolo's idea of switching the closet and adding the cubbies! Here's that option, but I kept a small table for crafts, snacks, breakfast, etc. You said you like to watch the kids out that window, but a setee would look very nice, too. While an island is very nice (and popular) I thought I'd leave the wall (perhaps load bearing?) and make the kitchen easily accessible from both tables. And you still have a little more 'formal' feel in the big dining room. By having the French doors opening into the kitchen, you have the option of closing off the noise...but still seeing the main sink (maybe farmhouse?) and possible 'buffet area' opposite the French doors. I added the extra sink by the fridge, so you have one sink/prep area to the left of the range and another baking area on the right. The dishwasher could go by either sink (or both) but if you have one opposite the French doors, cabinet front or drawer dishwasher might be a nice option. Hope this helps and have fun with your planning :) From Kitchen plans...See MoreShannon_WI
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4 years agoframe less can be very sturdy when you buy the higher quality. You will get more storage with. Watch out for inset cabinets in kitchen, if someone closes drawers & something did not get put in drawer all the way damage can happen. I only use insets in built ins where they are not used daily.
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2 years agoThis surprised and annoyed me to lose all the space ~3” depth at the back of the cabinet because drawer slides don’t hit the back wall of the cabinet
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