Merillat Cabinet Storage Solutions

People love their things, but they may get even more excited about having a place to put those things. After price, storage is the most important factor for 84% of cabinetry shoppers. Yet they often don’t know what kinds of storage options they have.

Paul Radoy, Manager of Design Services for Merillat, recommends looking at a kitchen in sections. “All kitchens have cooking and cleanup zones; some kitchens may have an island or even a pantry. I see each section as a gold mine of storage opportunities.”

In the cooking zone, smart storage can save you time. A drawer organizer kit or a utensil hanging system can keep utensils in order and within reach. A top-hinged cabinet locks open so you can get at the contents while you’re cooking. You can store a lot on a lazy susan, or in a swing-out base cabinet, and access it all without digging. A pull-down knife rack can hang under a nearby wall cabinet. Under the cooktop, extra wide or deep drawers can hold pots and pans, and a deep drawer organizer can separate them with solid hardwood pegs.

In the cleanup zone, around the sink and dishwasher, a tilt-out sink tray will keep soaps and sponges out of sight. Under sink totes help you keep bigger items under control.

Kitchen islands offer convenient storage. Paul says, “An island set up for wine storage and serving is classy and practical, and spice drawers are great for napkins and corkscrews.”

Paul finds that most people have a pantry on their wish list. After all, it’s a great way to store lots of items in one convenient place. “The more storage you have, the more places you’ll have to hide the cookies.”

See the Merillat’s new intelligent storage options for yourself at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas January 19-22.