Table of Contents
Introduction 8
Part 1 The Essentials 14
Chapter 1 Finding Efficiency 16
Make the Most of Your Space 18
Think Size Before You Buy 20
Appliances that Store 22
Accessibility Is Key 24
Visibility Counts 26
Cabinet Construction 34
Method to Organization Madness 36
Connect Items to Activities 38
Be Ready to Compromise 40
Exceptions to the Rule 42
Subfolders for the Kitchen 44
Chapter 2 Cabinets and Accessories 50
Maximizing Cabinet Storage 52
More Wall-Cabinet Options 56
Base Cabinets 60
Drawer Options 64
Top-Dtawer Drawers 66
Big Base Drawers 70
Pullout Trays 74
Pantry Cabinets 80
Corner Cabinets 84
Lazy Susan Options 86
Sink Cabinets 88
Kitchen Islands 90
Islands that Store 92
Island Details for a Custom Look 96
Buying Cabinets 100
Assessing Cabinet Quality 103
Places for Pots and Pans 104
Bakeware and Serving Pieces 106
Utensils, Tools, and Gadgets 108
Tableware Storage 110
Food Where You Can Find It 112
Small-Appliance Options 116
Part 2 Beyond The Cabinet 118
Chapter 3 Countertop and Under-Cabinet Storage 120
Know Your Options 122
More Counter Options 124
Build It In 126
Garage the Appliances 130
Setting Your Sink Straight 132
More Sink Storage Ideas 134
Sink Cleanup Tools 135
Drying Dishes 136
Essentials for Prepping and Cooking 137
Prep-Tool Placement 138
Cutting Boards 139
Cooking with Ease 140
Countertop Spice Strategies 142
Countertop Food Storage 144
Plates, Glasses, and Mugs 146
Wine Storage 147
Small Appliances 148
Music and Television 149
Chapter 4 Overhead and Vertical Spaces 150
Pot Racks 152
Rack Types and Materials 156
Hanging Tough 158
Choosing the Hooks 162
Where to Put the Lids 163
Ceiling-Hung Shelves and Cabinets 164
Walls, Windows, and Doors 166
Upper Reaches 168
Chapter 5 Getting Creative with Leftovers 170
Use Every Inch 172
Leftover Spaces 176
Broom Closets 178
Furniture that Stores 180
Movable Storage 182
Cleaning Supplies 184
Pet Supplies 185
Outdoor Cooking Supplies 186
By the Back Door 188
Laundry in the Kitchen 189
Part 3 Specialized Storage 190
Chapter 8 Cool and Cold Storage 192
Refrigerators and Freezers 194
Fridge and Freezer Styles 198
Refrigerator Configurations 202
Refrigerator Sizes 204
On the Inside 206
Features and Space Savers 208
Pantries 216
Refrigerated Wine Cellars 220
Chapter 7 Trash and Recyclables 222
Trash Can Basics 224
Finding a Home 225
Kinds of Cans 226
Pullouts for Trash 228
Down the Hatch 232
It's in the Bag 233
A Recipe for Recycling 234
An Easy Way Out 236
Composting 240
Chapter 8 Kitchen Offices and Message Centers 244
Where to Put It 246
Office Duties 250
Desk Design 252
Selecting the Fixtures 254
When Space Is Tight 258
Selecting a Message Board 260
Message Centers 262
Resource Guide 264
Glossary 272
Index 276
Credits 278
