Storage_Solutions

STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Over the years, storage solutions have become a specialty of Landon's. Here is a sampling of his innovative approach to making sure his client's needs are accommodated. (This is a long page...) Most images are linked to the projects in which they are found.

Unusually Useful Drawers	.
Drawers under stairs in kitchen!	Toe kick drawers! They are 24"-deep, front to back... 3" longer than most standard kitchen drawers!	A "recharging" drawer!	A toaster drawer!
A handy printer drawer!	The cats get their own toe kick drawer!	Specialty flour & sugar bins with tight-sealing lids!	The drawer fits around the sink!
Interesting Pullouts	.
Arched-top pullouts, 24"-deep, in pantry.	Five 42"-wide x 27"-deep pullouts (1/2"-thick bottoms) They hold everything that formerly was strewn about a corner walk-in pantry.	A cupboard full of pullouts above a concealed warming drawer!	A pullout is stacked above a silveware drawer, giving a second layer to hold lesser-used items
Corner Pullouts	.
Corner pullouts. Note that the triangular "corners" flanking the pullouts are also usable.	Lazy susan corner with no post!	Another version of corner pullouts, typically used for small appliance storage.	.
	Corner bypassing pullouts. (Note the one in the right blind corner with the bowls on it.)		.
Drawers for Pots & Pans	.
Two cooks each get their own extra-deep (24" front-to back) pots-and-pans drawer!	Six stacks of pots and pans fit inside a 27"-deep drawer under 30"-deep counters, a chef's drawer hold stirring utensils, a drawer-inside-a-drawer holds most of the small items the cook needs near the rangetop.	Top drawer is extra tall and deep, putting pots and pans within easy reach!	A 30"-wide x 30"-deep drawer under a cooktop holds five stacks of pots & pans, instead of only two or three in the standard 21"-deep drawer!
Trash and Recycle Solutions	.
Pullouts under a custom sink for trash, recycle, & sponges. Vinyl-clad drawers do not need to be lined.	Recycle pullout.	Pullout under sink with door attached permits the use of a standard waste bin.	.
Spice Storage	.
A column opens up to become a spice rack!	Stair-step spice storage!	Pull-out spice storage!	Spice pullouts, flanking a coffee center & speed oven.
A great way to use the side of a refrigerator!	A pullout spice rack fits neatly by the range!	This setup gives two different depths for use!	.
Chef's Drawers	.
Chef's drawer with utensils & double fronts!	Chef's drawer	A 12"-wide chef's drawer is very useful.	Chef's drawer
Miscellaneous Storage Solutions	.
Butcher block locks in place with drawer suspended below, attached to same.	Knife drawer is above a DishDrawer dishwasher!	Sometimes, the kitchen even stores photos. Where do you put all those pictures on the refrigerator when there are wood panels covering it?	The paper towel roll is hidden but accessible!
A toaster drawer with a dish drawer next to it.	A tilt-down desk with a file drawer below.	A bain marie recessed into the counter for utensil storage. Photograph by Laurie Black; Reprinted with permission of Meredith Corporation. ©Copyright 2008 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved.	Mixer shelf that swings up and locks in place!
Pantry Solutions	.
An easily built, highly functional pantry!	A freezer is built into an armoire/pantry in an entry hall that the owner passes through, when coming in from the garage.	Pantry in a closet!	Another pantry in a closet!
Final Thoughts	.
Storage capacity is also affected by depth of counters. The sliding door cabinet holds mugs and spices. 30"-deep counters create room for a custom stainless steel double sink with a drainboard and the right bowl 14" x 22" in a 30"-wide cabinet!	.	Bathrooms need storage too!