If your cabinets are making you pull out your hair because they’ve become disorganized – with wrong lid covers, entangled pot handles, spices you cannot find no matter what – you’re not alone, and there’s a way out for you. Effective kitchen cabinet organization is not something you achieve by purchasing a couple of organizing boxes at the local store, but rather comes from organizing your storage according to how you prepare meals. At MI Kitchen Design, we assist Michigan residents in transforming their chaotic cabinets into a well-organized and effective system, either by adding smart cabinet inserts to existing cabinets or by building a custom kitchen which will solve all your organization needs from the very beginning.
This guide reveals what organization ideas work best for kitchens, and how our specialists can develop, fabricate and install an ideal solution for your kitchen.
Reasons for Proper Kitchen Cabinet Organization In MI
Disorganized kitchen is a kitchen where everything takes too much time and effort to do: cooking, cleaning and even shopping because it is difficult to determine what is needed to buy as the items cannot be found easily. Proper organization of kitchen cabinets solves this problem by providing every item with its rightful place: often-used utensils should be placed close, less often used – on a high level or deeper, and unused space such as corners and cabinets under the sink should finally be used.
This is not the only benefit of the process. Properly organized kitchen will not only be beautiful but also much quicker and easier to cook in and clean and, what is important, much more pleasant to work there as kitchen is the place where the majority of people spend their time at home.
Finally, kitchen organization saves money: well-thought storage does not make you buy twice the same item because you cannot find the first one, and it keeps your expensive kitchenware safe from any possible damage.
Custom Cabinet Storage Solutions from MI Kitchen Design
Most organizing tips presume that you will be making do with bins and organizers that have been stuffed into cabinets where they don’t belong. Not us. We at MI Kitchen Design will provide you with storage solutions by incorporating them right from the beginning in your cabinets — or by adding custom-fit inserts to your current cabinets.
And it makes all the difference. Buying an online organizer could lead to wasted space or an organizer that does not fit your particular drawers or cabinets.
Pull-Out Shelves & Drawer Organizers In Michigan State Area
Pull-out shelves are one of the most impactful changes that can be made to kitchen cabinet organization solutions. Rather than rummaging through the contents at the back of a deep cabinet, the pull-out makes everything available in one simple motion; perfect for storage of pots, pans, small appliances, and canned foods.
In drawers, dividers separate utensils, knives, and other tools rather than allowing them to get mixed up all in one bundle. Our drawer organizers are customized to fit your specific cabinetry needs; this means that your cutlery trays and knife blocks will be snug and stable rather than moving when opening the drawer.
Vertical Dividers for Trays & Cutting Boards
Trays, cutting boards, and baking sheets are often problematic storage items as they don’t stack well and are not easily placed within a drawer. The vertical divider is the solution to this problem by providing individual slots for every tray and board.
These types of units are usually installed in a cabinet close to the oven or preparation area because bakeware needs to be readily available at its point of use. The benefit might not be obvious, but it really helps to save time during food preparation and reduces wear and tear by preventing pans from being stacked one above the other.
Lazy Susans & Pull-out Corner Units
Corner cabinets in kitchens represent wasted space, as people tend to overlook this particular area in the kitchen while organizing the furniture. A well-designed lazy Susan unit converts the unused space in a corner cabinet to usable storage, allowing users to access the contents without reaching into the far corner of the cabinet.
In case of particularly difficult corner cabinets, we design diagonal pull-out units that can convert what is thought of as unusable space into functional cabinet space.
Effective Under-Sink Storage
There’s no denying that the cabinet space under the kitchen sink typically becomes a hodgepodge of cleaning products, bags, and whatever doesn’t seem to fit anywhere else, which is often complicated by plumbing taking up storage space. The installation of tiered organizational systems and pull-out shelves designed to fit the unique plumbing of your kitchen will give back some of that valuable storage space by keeping cleaning products organized and accessible.
A built-in trash and recycling pull-out bin system is one of the most popular installations that our customers request, as it keeps bins hidden away but easily accessible to use.
Pantry & Food Storage Organizing
Regardless of whether you have a walk-in pantry or just a small pantry cabinet, organizing your storage space in an effective manner will save you time and hassle during grocery shopping and cooking preparation. Organizing by category, storing in clear containers, and using pull-out pantry shelving will help you quickly see what you have in stock to avoid wasting food or unnecessary trips to the grocery store.
In kitchens which do not have a pantry room, a tall pantry cabinet with movable shelves and pull-out baskets can also help increase your storage capacity without expanding the actual square footage of the kitchen.
Movable shelves can also come in handy since a pantry that does not have movable shelves becomes difficult to organize even after a few groceries and cooking seasons.
Spices and Small Item Organizer
Small items are one of the most difficult items to organize because of their sheer number. In-built spice drawers with slant inserts can help keep track of all the spices in your kitchen and pull out cabinets that can be kept between counters or appliances can help store oils, cutting boards, and baking sheets.
This is another place where customized cabinetry proves to be effective as ready-made organizers will not suit the kitchen spaces perfectly..
Cabinet Hardware for Smooth Everyday Access
The hardware used in cabinets can play a role in how organized your cabinets appear to be. The installation of hardware like soft close hinges and drawer sliders can make sure that there is no slamming of cabinets and extend their lifespan, whereas the addition of handles and knobs makes it easier to access full drawers without any effort. This is something that can be easily done and is very cost-effective.
The installation of full extension drawer sliders deserves special mention. These sliders enable you to open up your drawers fully rather than two-thirds of the way, making sure that no item gets stuck behind other items.
Cabinet Storage Organizing Mistakes to Avoid
Some cabinet storage organizing projects fail despite best intentions simply because some common mistakes were made along the way. Recognizing these will save you money, time, and a second go at reorganizing down the road.
Buying generic containers without first taking measurements – this type of bin will take up valuable real estate rather than save it due to its size not fitting the dimensions of your cabinets.
Using categories as the sole basis of organization rather than use, which results in placing frequently needed items behind less used ones.
Neglecting corner cabinets and those below sinks – these cabinets are commonly the ones with the largest amount of wasted space in the whole kitchen.
Forgetting to replace the drawer hardware – this results in feeling that your wonderful organizing system feels like it belongs on an older drawer set with outdated hardware.
A brief consultation prior to any buying can help you avoid all of these mistakes.
Full Service Kitchen Remodel in Michigan
While cabinets can simply be the start to your dream kitchen, MI Kitchen Design can provide additional services that will help you create the kitchen that you have always wanted to have. In addition to organizing your cabinets, we offer kitchen design services, premium cabinets, countertops and kitchen islands, sinks, cabinet hardware, installation services, and photo realistic 3D designs for your kitchen to let you see how everything will look even before you start your renovation project. Should storage improvements uncover larger possibilities such as redesigning the kitchen or replacing countertops, we can help at every stage.
Areas Served in Michigan
MI Kitchen Design is proud to serve home owners in Garden City, MI and the surrounding areas, including Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Livonia, Westland, Canton, Redford, Wayne, Inkster, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Southgate. With a showroom located in Garden City, it will be easy for our local customers to try out different organizer samples and see various options for cabinet finishes and hardware before making their choice.
Common Questions About Kitchen Cabinet Refacing in MI
What does kitchen cabinet organizing cost?
The cost will vary depending on the scale of the project, which could range from a simple drawer insert to a complete custom storage system for your cabinets. Custom storage solutions for cabinets are normally more expensive than basic drawer divider installation. After a free consultation, we will provide an itemized estimate.
Is it possible to install organizers in existing cabinets?
In many cases, yes. Various types of pull-out shelves, drawer inserts, and other organizers that will work perfectly in your kitchen can be easily custom-made and installed even without replacing your old cabinet system.
What’s the best way to organize my kitchen cabinets?
Firstly, divide the items in your kitchen into those that you use daily and those that you use only sometimes. The first type of items should be easily accessible in low drawers and cabinets. Then, custom organizers will help you organize everything in the most inconvenient places.
Will I need new cabinets for improved storage?
Probably not. A lot of organizational improvements can be installed in your existing cabinets. The time for investing in new cabinets comes when you have damaged, poorly arranged cabinets or are doing a kitchen renovation overall.
How long will it take to organize my cabinets?
Organizing an individual drawer or cabinet insert usually takes one day. Larger installations, including several cabinets and/or customized pantry systems, will take several days. We will discuss your specific timeframe during your consultation.
Schedule a FREE Kitchen Organization Consultation
When you are tired of messy cabinets and ineffective use of space, MI Kitchen Design can help you install kitchen cabinet organization that will suit your needs, rather than just another generic solution. We handle everything from simple drawer inserts to a full kitchen remodeling project honestly and professionally.
The process begins the same way for everyone, walking through your kitchen with you, discussing your issues and showing you some solutions. The fact that you don’t have to do a complete overhaul to clean up that one drawer is important to note – we are just as willing to work on one cabinet as a whole kitchen.
Give us a call today at (734) 717-8616 or book a free estimate online. Let us help you get your cabinets sorted out.