4. Maximise your corner storageThe L-shaped layout of your kitchen is, of course, going to create a corner, but there are ways to use every inch, both above and below your benchtop. Here, for example, the designers have utilised the corner of the bench space by building some shallow shelving up the wall. The benchtop continues right to the back edge, but the shelves create a nook where the owners can store their kitchen appliances and utensils.
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9. Practical storage disguised as accessoriesIf your under-sink space is choc-full of plumbing and cleaning products, then housing your recycling on a shelf might be the answer. This kitchen uses two deep easy-to-remove baskets – one holds paper and cardboard; the other, glass and aluminum.
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8. Conscientious coversIf you don’t like to look at your garbage, then a system like this one that provides a lid for each bin might be the answer. The lids have been labelled so that family members can easily figure out which bin is for what rubbish.
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3. Location: Vancouver, CanadaFeatures: A practical kitchen-storage set-up that combines shelf and drawer storage for all your cooking and dining supplies.
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10. Location: Brighton, VictoriaDesigner: GIA Bathrooms and KitchensFeature: Raising the kitchen island maximises the floor space here and makes the room appear bigger. A marble-and-white palette and touches of brass add elegance.
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6. Location: Melbourne, VictoriaDesigner: GIA Bathrooms and KitchensFeatures: A stepped-down kitchen island designed for dining; the sophisticated materials palette makes the area suitable for both casual meals and entertaining.
4. Maximise your corner storageThe L-shaped layout of your kitchen is, of course, going to create a corner, but there are ways to use every inch, both above and below your benchtop. Here, for example, the designers have utilised the corner of the bench space by building some shallow shelving up the wall. The benchtop continues right to the back edge, but the shelves create a nook where the owners can store their kitchen appliances and utensils.
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