8 Small Appliance Storage Ideas for the Ultimate Organized Kitchen

Appliance Garage

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Probably the most popular solution for small appliances is the appliance garage, like this one from @katrinaporterdesigns. The appliances conveniently slide in and out of the countertop cabinet and are concealed when not in use with pocket doors. Other door styles include roll-up or flip-up doors.

What We Like About It: “Electrical outlets are situated inside of appliance garages so there’s no need to relocate the appliance once the door is opened,” says kitchen design expert Thomas Borcherding.

Designated Cabinet

If you’re not lucky enough to have an appliance garage, or extra space in the pantry; all you need is an empty cabinet. As shown here from @ms.cynthiiaa, designating a lower cabinet for appliances will keep them all neatly tucked away in one place.

What We Like About It: Storing appliances in an existing cabinet is an easy solution for anyone and doesn’t require any expensive renovations. “If you’re not building [an appliance garage], make sure you’ve got at least one deep base cabinet that’s appliance-friendly,” says Summers.

Kitchen Cart

If your cabinets are already full, invest in a kitchen cart, like this one from @christine__cameron. It can hold appliances, serving dishes, and maybe even some wine. Roll it around to different locations as needed. The best part is you don’t have to sacrifice any counter or cabinet space.

What We Like About It: “Rolling kitchen islands with internal vertical storage, such as open shelving, are great solutions when trying to house your countertop appliances,” says Borcherding. And it’s a smart solution for renters who can’t make any structural changes to the kitchen.

Organize Small Accessories

When finding a space for your small appliances, don’t forget about all the accessories that come with each one. This cabinet from @simplicityandstylehome features acrylic bins (labeled, of course!) to separate all the small blender attachments and other small parts that can easily get lost.

What We Like About It: The clear bins are nice and deep to maximize the depth of the cabinet, so there’s no wasted space.

@rootddesignstudio Pro tip! Sick of your counters being cluttered with small appliances? Incorporate a hidden door in your cabinetry design to easily store them away. #kitchencabinets #appliancegarage #appliancestorage #kitchenremodel #designprotips #kitchenmakeover #cabinetmakeover #kitchenorganizationstoragehacks ♬ we fell in love in october – girl in red

Hidden Door

When stored in a cabinet, you have to pull the appliance out the front, then move it near a wall plug. This idea from @rootddesignstudio shows a more convenient option. The hidden door on the side of the cabinet makes it easy to scoot the appliance out in seconds.

What We Like About It: This hidden door is perfect for small appliances that are used often. Summers says to “make sure everything is reachable without needing a step stool if you use it more than twice a week.”

@frontlinediy Check out this IKEA billy bookcase hack With lumber so expensive Ikea furniture can often be a good substitute. I used a $39 billy book case and turned it into a built in appliance cabinet for my pantry. I added 1×2 primed pine boards as trim and used spackle to fill those awful shelf pin holes. Make sure you wipe excess spackle with a baby wipe before it dries so that you don’t have to sand or paint. If you need to adjust the shelves in the future the spackle can just be dug out with a small screw driver. What’s your favorite Ikea Hack? Stay tuned for more DIY tips and tricks! #frontlinediy #diy #diypantry #diypantryreno #diymom #ikeahack #billybookcasehack #billybookcase #appliancegarage #diyprojects #diyideas #diyhome #easydiy #interiordesign #diys #home #reels #diyvideos #diyer #diyvideo ♬ BILLIE EILISH. – Armani White

Bookshelf Hack

Watch as @frontlinediy transforms an affordable BILLY bookcase from IKEA into the perfect small appliance storage solution. Place the bookcase in your pantry or another nearby room, adjust the shelves to custom-fit each appliance, then fill in the adjustable shelf holes for a more built-in look.

What We Like About It: “Don’t feel as though countertop appliances must be situated inside of your kitchen,” says Borcherding. “It’s common to house countertop appliances in adjacent rooms when space in the kitchen is lacking.”

@frontlinediy Check out this IKEA billy bookcase hack With lumber so expensive Ikea furniture can often be a good substitute. I used a $39 billy book case and turned it into a built in appliance cabinet for my pantry. I added 1×2 primed pine boards as trim and used spackle to fill those awful shelf pin holes. Make sure you wipe excess spackle with a baby wipe before it dries so that you don’t have to sand or paint. If you need to adjust the shelves in the future the spackle can just be dug out with a small screw driver. What’s your favorite Ikea Hack? Stay tuned for more DIY tips and tricks! #frontlinediy #diy #diypantry #diypantryreno #diymom #ikeahack #billybookcasehack #billybookcase #appliancegarage #diyprojects #diyideas #diyhome #easydiy #interiordesign #diys #home #reels #diyvideos #diyer #diyvideo ♬ BILLIE EILISH. – Armani White

Mixer Lift

Retrofit one of your lower cabinets to include a hinged appliance lift, as seen here from @designdazzle. The heavy mixer is hidden away, and the spring-loaded system gently lifts the mixer up to counter height when it’s time to do some baking. Simply push it back inside when you’re done.

What We Like About It: “A deep cabinet with a pull-out shelf works wonders, especially for heavier items like stand mixers. Bonus points if it’s close to an outlet,” says Summers.

@nicoles.home.travels Just installed this pull out drawer system for my kitchen appliances pantry! In love 😍😍 #pantryorganization #pantryorganisation #pantrystorage #kmartfinds #kmarthacks ♬ Do It To It – ACRAZE

Pull-Out Drawers

When stored in a cabinet, it can be difficult to pull out an awkward or bulky appliance without bumping into things. These pull out drawers (demonstrated here from @nicoles.home.travels) make it easier, helping you smoothly pull out the appliance before lifting it.

What We Like About It: Wire pull-out drawers like these can be installed in any cabinet, and they’re much more affordable than built-in custom cabinet features.

About the Experts

• Thomas Borcherding is the Owner and Lead Designer at Homestar Design Remodel, a residential remodeling contracting firm with in-house design services and installation. Thomas is a professional kitchen and bathroom designer and a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
• Melanie Summers is a storage and organization expert and owner of I Speak Organized, where she offers professional organizing services. Specializing in ADHD organizing and productivity, Melanie transforms spaces and lives.

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