Kitchen Game-Changers
Log and timber homeowners share their favorite kitchen-design strategies.
■ Specify lazy-Suzan shelving in corner kitchen cabinets so items never ■ To increase cabinet space, install only one window above the sink and make it a casement—the crank is easier to operate from across the counter. ■ Install a small TV inside a cabinet and bring your favorite cooking show right into the kitchen (or conceal the screen when not in use). ■ Keep seasonings at the ready by installing a thin pullout spice rack near the stove. ■ Equip your pantry with circular, rotating shelving, which will increase storage and make it easier to access all your items. ■ An under-cabinet microwave boosts counter space. Placing it in an island, instead of an upper cabinet, allows kids or those with mobility issues to access it more easily. ■ Appliance garages keep your small wares convenient and the counters clutter free. ■ Cubbyholes underneath an upper cabinet organize mail or takeout menus, and slots below your countertops (or tucked inside a cabinet) keep cutting boards and cookie sheets organized and accessible.
