Kitchens
Store bins in practical spotsThe best spot to set up a recycling station is the kitchen, but the laundry is the next best option. Where you choose will depend on how much space you have available and your home’s configuration.Locating recycling bins near your prep area is the most convenient option. I wouldn’t recommend placing bins in a cupboard for a couple of reasons – first, you want to make the process as effortless as possible, and having to open the cupboard to access the bin requires extra effort. This is made all the more difficult when you are in the middle of food prep and need to access the bin with food-covered hands. Second, having bins inside dark cupboards can attract cockroaches.
Wire your drawersDo you need your technology while you cook, perhaps to look up recipes or cooking hints, make cooking notes, play music or make diary entries? A powered drawer keeps your electronics off the bench and away from cooking mess and moisture.READ MOREClever Corner-Cupboard Storage Solutions for Your Kitchen RenovationPush and Pull: Kitchen Hardware That’s as Practical as It Is PrettyTELL USHave you got a clever drawer tip to share with us? Tell us in the Comments section.
A dedicated lid drawer with vertical storage slots is a space-savvy way to keep lids neat.TIP: Talk to a kitchen designer about squeezing extra depth into your benchtops – the deeper the bench, the deeper your drawers. An average bench is 50cm deep. By adding just 10cm to the depth of a 2.5m bench run, you gain .25sqm of drawer and cupboard storage.
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