Kitchen appliances are notorious for hogging all the precious, limited space on your countertops. Huge, blocky microwaves also don’t always help aesthetically when you’re trying to build a sleek, modern kitchen, or a rustic, cosy one. To help, we’ve assembled some of the best ways to include those clunky appliances in your kitchen without destroying the aesthetic.
Appliance Garages
Your cupboards take up lots of space by themselves, and even if they have countertops, they’re often occupied by your microwaves or coffee stations. This is why investing in appliance garages to fully integrate them is a great option to save on space without sacrificing aesthetics. Check out a vertical variant.
If you do opt for appliances that tend to heat up, it’s in your best interest to purchase heat-safe options, as you don’t want to risk damage to the furnishings or a potential fire. You can find advice and services for your kitchen refurb online, such as at www.thekitchenrefurbishmentcompany.co.uk/.
Pocket Doors
Following on from the previous example, you can build a more seamless aesthetic in your kitchen by having appliances hidden behind doors that can be moved into hidden pockets. This grants you the ability to choose whether you want your appliances to be hidden or displayed.
Sliding Doors
Similar to the pocket doors, sliding doors can be slotted into place or removed at will, giving you more customisability options.
Glass Panels
For those who prioritise aesthetics above all else, glass panels will give your kitchen a smooth and stylish look that provides the perfect middle ground between practicality and showing off.
Pull-Out Drawers
Anyone who’s ever made coffee knows how fidgety it can be getting everything out: the mugs, the spoons, the sugar, the milk, the machine itself. A pull-out drawer can provide a simple storage solution that keeps all your coffee accoutrements in the same easily accessible spot.
Electrical Outlets
A must-have for any appliance garage would obviously be power. No outlets, no appliances. Fortunately, these can also be craftily implemented so they’re behind the appliances. And, obviously, they can also be used for other purposes.