If you are a regular visitor to Remodelista, chances are high that you’ve come upon a kitchen designed by Plain English, a bespoke kitchen design company based in the UK. In fact, Julie introduced readers to them back in 2009 and since then, the site has covered their projects a number of times, including here and here. And here and here, just to name a few.
The hallmark of Plain English design is the impressive craftsmanship that goes into their cabinetry—and their focus on the individual storage needs of clients. Here are 10 storage ideas to steal from one of the stalwarts of traditional European cabinetry design.
Photography courtesy of Plain English.
1. Store essentials out in the open.
Above: We see a lot of open shelving above counters, but not so much below them. This Plain English kitchen makes a strong case for keeping the doors off the lower cabinets as well. And hanging pots within easy reach of your cooking station? Always a smart storage do.
2. Use drawers for plates and bowls.
Above: Clever drawers outfitted with adjustable pegs to keep plates and bowls in place are perfect if you decide to forgo upper cabinets.
3. Find space for a coffee station.
Above: Instead of keeping your small appliances on the counter, carve out space for them in a cabinet or pantry. Just be sure to outfit it with power outlets. Photography by Alexis Hamilton for Plain English Design.
4. Consider produce drawers.
Above: Ventilated produce drawers, like the ones shown here in a kitchen by British Standard (a less expensive offshoot of Plain English), that are integrated into your kitchen cabinetry means you’ll have dedicated storage for your potatoes, onions, garlic, and fruit.
Above: Sectioned drawers, door-mounted bins, and shallow shelves make the interior of this cabinet a breeze to organize.
10. Build them up and high.
Above: Got high ceilings? Take advantage of them and build a wall of cabinets that run up to the top. Adding a ladder means that top tier of cabinets is always within reach. See more of this kitchen: Kitchen of the Week: The Plain English Power in Numbers Kitchen.
N.B.: This post is an update; it was first published on March 9, 2018.
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