Storage Solutions: 9 Kitchen Storage Upgrades to Consider

Photography by Andres Gonzalez

Renovating a kitchen is a constant calibration between what you desire and what you can afford. Some upgrades or added features, though, should rest squarely in the “worth it” column—chief among them storage upgrades. For proof, check out the recently remodeled kitchen of Clare McCamy and Harrison Miller in Mill Valley, CA.

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1. An Under-Sink Pullout.

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2. A Trash and Recycling Pullout.

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3. Custom Drawer Organizers.

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A drawer with built-in spice compartments.

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4. Under-Counter Kitchen Island Cabinets.

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5. Appliance Drawers.

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If you have a small household or your kitchen is seriously tiny, you may want to check out space-saving drawer appliances.

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6. Open Shelves.

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A stainless steel open shelf above the stove keeps cooking essentials within reach.

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7. A Warming Drawer.

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8. A Walk-in Pantry.

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9. A Coffee Station

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