Specs, Selections, and Storage Solutions... What to Consider When Planning Your New Home or Remodel
When you’re considering your remodel, whether you live in a single family home or a condominium overlooking the waterfront in Portland, Oregon, one often-overlooked thing to keep in mind is a clever plan for storing your belongings. Often when people look back on their remodels, one thing they wish they spent more time strategizing is storage. We end up seeing piles of stuff accumulate and we assign a miscellaneous drawer, shelf, or closet for them. However, we can all access the Pinterest-quality level of home organization that only exists in our dreams. All it takes is a little planning and creativity on the front-end. In this blog we detail some of the most clever ways our homeowner clients have implemented storage solutions.
Built-In Pantry/Bar Space
Adding built-ins is a great way to maximize storage without decreasing floor space. You can opt for a traditional built-in cupboard or any number of unique takes on this classic space saving design. Choose a built-in storage solution that showcases the items within, partially reveals them with frosted glass, or completely blends in with the cabinetry like a secret compartment.
Built-In Storage Bench
Your built-ins don’t have to be restricted to the top half of the room. You can also create a built-in bench by an entrance to make a drop space for coats, boots, backpacks and umbrellas. The bench can even open for internal storage.
Hanging Pot/Appliance Rack
A hanging pot rack can save loads of space in a very attractive way. A metal pot rack is a stylish way to hook pans to a centralized storage instead of using up valuable cabinet space.
Pull-Out Wine Bottle Shelving
If you constantly have a case of reds taking up space in a corner of your home or garage instead of being shown off, consider this clever trick for wine bottle storage. The bottles can be held horizontally, as to stack as many of them vertically as needed. Easily pull out and view your bottles, deciding which one is most appropriate for tonight’s meal.
Electronic Storage
When formulating a workspace or a home office, think about what kind of storage solutions you’ll need for tablets, cords, papers and files. This could end up meaning the difference between an efficient, productive home office and one cluttered with a maze of documents and cords.
Custom Kitchen Islands
Your kitchen island doesn’t have to be restricted to another couple square feet of countertop. You can also implement storage for pots and pans, cookbooks, and even small appliances like a wine fridge or a microwave.
Want to start thinking about how to consolidate those piles of papers, pantry items, electronic cords, or bottles of wine into a visually pleasing, efficient storage system?