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If there\u2019s one place in the home that can always use more storage, it\u2019s the kitchen. With piles of cookware, appliances, gadgets and food, it can feel like an impossible place to keep organised. Fortunately, the 2015\/2016 interior trend forecasts have been dominated by unique kitchen storage solutions. Here are a few of my favourites:<\/p>\n
Pantries & Larders<\/strong><\/p>\n Many homes are being built without this useful space, but a love of all things nostalgic has brought the pantry back into fashion. The modern equivalent is a compact, free-standing pantry, designed to take up minimal floor space whilst offering an eye-watering amount of storage.<\/p>\n With features like door-mounted storage, in-built spice and wine racks and sliding drawers, pantries are a must-have for kitchens big and small!<\/p>\n Open Shelving<\/strong><\/p>\n People are opting for open shelving as a stylish alternative to wall-mounted cabinets. Opinion is divided on whether or not this trend is practical, but those who have tried this look claim there are benefits.<\/p>\n Open shelving can offer more storage space than traditional cabinets. The open space can help a room feel larger and brighter. And, displaying pretty dishes and food in glass Kilner jars will add a touch of homely charm to your kitchen.<\/p>\n Bar Carts and Trolleys<\/strong><\/p>\n Bar carts are cool, there\u2019s no doubt about that. But aside from boasting heaps of James Bond-esque style, carts and trolleys are endlessly useful in the kitchen too.<\/p>\n Multiple shelves provide lots of space for storing cooking supplies, dishware or indeed the contents of your liquor cabinet. Wheels mean the cart is portable, so you can use it to carry food in at dinner parties, or simply move it out of the way when you\u2019re cooking. And they\u2019re often quite petite, so they\u2019ll fit in a corner without complaint.<\/p>\n Pots, Plates and Utensils<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever opened a cupboard door and found yourself buried under an avalanche of pots, you\u2019ll know how impractical this way of storing them is. Forget rummaging around to find the right pan, and its matching lid; keep them all neatly organised and within reach with a hanging rack.<\/p>\n Similarly, utensils stuffed haphazardly in a drawer inevitably leads to frustration. I recommend installing a hanging rod \u2013 an elegant bar and hook system \u2013 above the oven so your utensils are always to hand. A utensil jar next to the hob is equally effective, if you have plenty of counter space.<\/p>\n Plate racks fell out of vogue some time after the 1980s, but they\u2019re back in fashion as people realise how truly useful they were. Wall-mounted plate racks are stylish and practical, but may take up more room than you have. In-cupboard plate racks are a great alternative and easy to install.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Image: Clair Strong Interior Design If there\u2019s one place in the home that can always use more storage, it\u2019s the kitchen. With piles of cookware, appliances, gadgets and food, it can feel like an impossible place to keep organised. Fortunately, the 2015\/2016 interior trend forecasts have been dominated by unique kitchen storage solutions. Here are…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2740,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1065","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interior-design-trends"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t