Your kitchen cabinets provide you with the majority of your storage space. There are many storage options to consider when making the decision between doors and drawers.
However, to get the most out of your cabinet space, it’s not just a question of door vs. drawers. Specialized storage inserts and narrow pull-out cabinets can store your kitchen equipment and utensils ergonomically improve convenience.
The first thing you’ll need to establish before deciding between doors and drawers is what you keep in those cabinets. Specific equipment will lend itself to a particular type of storage.
Commonly, doors with standard shelving will work best for storing lighter items such as glassware, while drawers in base cabinets will be able to handle heftier items such as pots and pans.
Top Drawer Storage
Generally speaking, base cabinets benefit from drawer storage. This is where you’ll want to keep bulky and awkward items, the kitchen tools you definitely wouldn’t want to fall out when you open them!
With drawers that pull out smoothly, it will be much easier to access and lift the heavier equipment you need to use. You’ll also avoid having to fumble around at the back of a cabinet.
There are also features you can add to large drawers to keep them organized. A peg system will prevent clutter and keep your plates, bowls, and any other items separate.
Drawers also offer versatile storage space in the form of customizable shallow storage with particular features for utensils, cutlery, or spices.
Door Storage
Doors are great for getting a good view of your items. Which makes them perfect for storing jars or spices that you need to pick out while you work.
Although drawers may appear the more obvious choice for the bigger and heavier kitchen items, doors also present custom options that will improve your storage space. Rollout shelves will allow you to store pots and pans or small appliances like stand mixers and access them easily.
Make sure you approach your storage queries with an open mind and are aware of all your options before making a decision. There are tons of options in the cabinet industry.
Style
Style and design are also essential aspects of the door/drawer decision-making process. Think about how you want to move around the kitchen when preparing food. Doors provide a classic look, whereas drawers can give your kitchen a more modern design feel.
Whichever cabinet storage option you go for, you can customize it to maximize storage space by mixing things up. So let both design and style factor into your decisions. After all, you want your kitchen to be beautiful as well as practical.