Storage ideas

Mahogany or birch wood? Stone or synthetic counters? If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, questions like these pepper your thoughts as you pull pages from magazines—but there’s more to a successful design. Whether you invest in custom-built units or standard cabinetry, your kitchen is only as valuable as its insides. To maximize your kitchen’s storage potential, first take stock. “Think about items you store, or would like to store, in your kitchen,” advises John Troxell, design director of Wood-Mode. “Group items by how you use them and where you want them accessible. Storage is about prioritizing your lifestyle.” With innovations like stronger drawers and rollout shelves, you no longer have to poke around inside deep cabinets. Superspecialized inserts enable organization on every scale, utilizing narrow spaces and wide ones. “Kitchen remodel” used to be synonymous with expansion, but PointClickHome will show you how to add storage without square footage.