Upper cabinets in the kitchen can be tricky to work with, especially if you have oversized dishware. But it’s possible to make your upper kitchen cabinets better―more functional, more accessible, and more organised. These nine innovative solutions will improve the comfort of daily living.
Pull-out
The cabinet storage area above the fridge is notoriously difficult to use. This is especially true when you don’t have a counter-depth fridge and the upper cabinet is only 12″ deep. Pull-out storage brings the items in the cabinet closer to you, making their retrieval safer and easier.
This tandem unit combines door storage with movable shelf storage. When the cabinet door opens, the interior contents automatically move forward with the door’s motion. This is a great solution for upper kitchen cabinets when multiple smaller items appear on each shelf as items at the back of the cabinet become more accessible.
Because kitchen cabinets come in standard widths, it’s not unusual to require filler pieces to fill in gaps. There’s no reason these fillers can’t be functional. These units typically come in 3-inch and 6-inch widths and in a wide range of standard cabinet heights.
Of course, you can also choose a more traditional spice rack. A sliding spice rack extends forward as the door opens, allowing you to take advantage of the cabinet’s full depth. You can choose wide or narrow baskets and customise their placement on the mounting rack.
Pull-down
Pull-down mechanisms are a brilliant way to make upper kitchen cabinets more accessible. And no, this isn’t just for those who are more vertically challenged. Even taller people may struggle to reach items on the top shelves of cabinets in kitchens with 9′-0″ ceilings and high cabinetry.
The I-Move system is similar to the one shown above but is specifically designed for frameless upper kitchen cabinets. It’s also not as wide.
Door-Mount
We love the Mail Cabinet as a way to stay organised and keep clutter at bay. Never again will you wonder where your keys are. Of course, since more people are working and schooling from home, this is also a great solution for clearing work away at the end of the day without truly displacing anything.
Though it’s officially called a Foil Rack, you’re not limited in your use of this door-mount unit. It could become the place where you safely store your laptop at day’s end. You could also keep cutting boards here.
Other Upper Cabinet Solutions
Though the Combination Shelf System doesn’t fit within your upper cabinets, it does mount underneath them. It’s great for frequently used items or for making certain items more accessible to the kids. The door doubles as a second shelf when the unit is open.
If you happen to enjoy pod-style beverages, keeping your pods organised can be challenging. This insert takes advantage of those filler pieces we mentioned earlier, eliminating wasted space while making your kitchen more functional.
Could you use one or more of these solutions to streamline your kitchen for more functional living? Which is your favourite?
All images courtesy of Richelieu.