How To Find The Perfect Spot In Your Kitchen For A More Organized Appliance Garage

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If you feel overwhelmed by countertop clutter in your kitchen, it's very likely that your small appliances could be the culprit. Things like toasters, your coffee machine, air fryers, and blenders take up a lot of space, urging you to search for hacks to secretly add more storage in your kitchen. Enter: the appliance garage. These seemingly outdated storage containers are coming back in today's kitchen designs, and they can be a game-changer for a cluttered kitchen countertop or one with limited storage space. They hide your bulky gadgets while keeping your countertops clean and cohesive. However, to ensure it is functional, the appliance garage should be placed thoughtfully, designed around how you'll actually use it. You can find the perfect spot in your kitchen for an organized appliance garage by evaluating your space to prioritize flow, looking for unused areas, adhering to your kitchen's design, and being flexible for future plans.

If you're looking for appliance storage ideas to try in your kitchen, adding an appliance garage is an excellent solution. If you're unfamiliar with the concept, an example of an appliance garage is the Omega National Products Cherry Veneer corner garage, ideal for a corner space that needs a little extra storage. The Mlyaye Kitchen Cabinet Kit is another example, with options in various sizes to fit your space and appliances. As for use, if you have a coffee spot in your kitchen, an appliance garage can house your coffee maker and other coffee essentials. Or you could use it in another location to hold electronics like your toaster oven and air fryer.

One of the first things you should do is look at your kitchen's flow and think about the appliances you use daily. Consider the more widely used appliances like a coffee maker, toaster, and blender — these may be ideal for your appliance garage. Another aspect to consider is how often you want to use your appliance garage. If you only want to use it occasionally, consider housing appliances like your stand mixer or air fryer — the things you only use occasionally. You can look for unused corner space to incorporate an appliance garage to keep things functional without eating up real estate on your counters. Electronics are another consideration when finding the ideal spot. If you want to be able to not only store items but also easily slide them from the garage and plug them in for use (or even use them in the garage), you'll need to ensure there's a nearby outlet and, if needed, ventilation.

Keep in mind that bulky items like stand mixers or crockpots can be challenging to lift in and out of your cabinets. Tambour door and pull-out drawer garages help make your life easier and safer, and may even encourage you to use those appliances more. Consider choosing materials for the garage that complement your kitchen's style, such as a white garage for farmhouse chic or a wood garage for a more rustic or vintage design. Finally, be flexible and plan for future replacements or upgrades to accommodate new, trendy kitchen appliances for your home. An appliance garage in the right spot can be the perfect solution for your kitchen's functional, practical organization.