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Store By Use or By Category

Keep items that are used for similar things, often used together, or of similar size/weight together. Follow these organization methods for logical, easy kitchen appliance storage:

• Mixers and blenders together
• Toaster, toaster oven, and air fryer together
• Crockpot, Instant Pot, rice cooker, or any other slow cookers together
• Coffee maker, espresso machine, electric kettle, and any other coffee/tea appliances together

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Custom Pantry Cabinets

Custom kitchen appliance storage cabinets are designed with your needs in mind, and they can be especially helpful for people who have larger appliances to store. It’s becoming more and more standard to build large appliances, like the refrigerator and stove/oven, into cabinetry or an island. However, people also often build smaller appliances, like microwaves and coffee makers, into their custom cabinetry, too. Custom, built-in appliance storage solutions are also smart if you own more uncommon appliances like a wine fridge, an espresso machine, or a pizza oven.

When designing custom pantry cabinetry, your Inspired Closets designer can opt for various space-saving features that allow you to fit more appliance storage into your pantry.

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Open Pantry Shelving

When it comes to the pantry, open shelving is the way to go. Because pantries are already behind a door or in their own, separate space, you don’t need cabinet doors to further hide your small kitchen appliances, stocked food, and other items from view. Instead, open shelves for appliances make it easier to see everything you have and find exactly what you’re looking for, which ultimately saves time and money.

There are two space-saving, logical storage solutions our designers prefer for pretty much any pantry space: adjustable shelves and corner shelves. Truly taking custom to the next level, adjustable small appliance shelves allow you to change up your pantry as needed, ensuring your storage solutions can flex along with your family and serve your needs well into the future. Corner-specific shelves are a smart way to get the absolute most use out of your space by creating usable storage in areas that basic pantry shelving usually leaves out.

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Closed Closet Storage

Many kitchens have closed closet storage. Similar to a pantry but usually much smaller, a closed closet can often hide a lot of clutter behind the door. Out of sight, out of mind–this clutter can often be ignored or forgotten until you can’t find something that you’re sure is hiding in the cramped closet. While they are a great kitchen appliance storage option, at Inspired Closets, our designers don’t want you to just stop at the door.

Instead, your designer will create thoughtful, space-saving storage for appliances in the closet itself using a combination of features like open shelving, drawers, and whatever else allows you to make the most of the space. Dedicated small appliance organization methods, even behind closed doors, are necessary to save time, eliminate stress, and keep the clutter from creeping into the rest of the kitchen.

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Pull-Out Drawers

Pull-out drawers and sliding trays provide quick, easy access to all of your small appliances. You can choose from a range of sizes and styles to support items across sizes and weights. When possible, choose soft-close drawers for slower wear and tear, to avoid pinched fingers, and for a smoother overall experience. Pull-out drawers and sliding trays work well built into cabinetry, into the kitchen island, or as an appliance storage solution in the pantry.

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Appliance Garage

An appliance garage is like a little garage for you to “park” your small appliances in. They often have a flip-up or roll-up door, similar to how garage doors function. An appliance garage generally rests on countertops, making them a great option for items you usually keep on the counter and need regular, easy access to.