Cabinetry offers a variety of storage features to enhance the home’s décor and functionality. They can be constructed with materials such as solid wood for a premium look or plywood or MDF for budget-friendly options.
Expert custom cabinet makers take accurate onsite measurements and use state-of-the-art software and machinery to ensure precise cuts. This ensures seamless construction under high-quality control standards.
Fixed dividers and partitions
Cabinet dividers help keep cabinets organized and free from clutter. They can also be used to create a sense of privacy in open-plan living spaces, such as small apartments. Cabinet dividers come in a variety of designs and materials, allowing you to choose a style that complements the decor of your home. Some types of dividers can even double as room separators. For example, a tall cabinet can separate a bedroom from the rest of the apartment and provide storage space for clothing, linens, and other belongings.
Using the standard settings on the Place Cabinets Screen, you can set up your cabinet to include a partition in the interior. The partition can either be structural or non-structural. In structural mode, the partition will sit behind a mullion or center stile, depending on the type of face frame cabinet you are building.
Similarly, you can also set your cabinet to include an adjustable shelf in the interior. These shelves are movable horizontal panels that can be adjusted to different heights to accommodate items of various sizes. This option is ideal for kitchen cabinets, pantries, and bookshelves because it allows you to adapt your storage solutions. You can also set the number of stretchers and nailers in your cabinets. You can change the initial values for these components later if you decide to do so.
Drawers and roll trays
Drawers and trays are two of the most common cabinet storage solutions. They can be added to any cabinet and are especially useful in base cabinets where accessing items stored in the back can be a challenge. Unlike shelves, drawers are easy to open and pull out with just one step. This is a big advantage for homeowners who cook a lot and use many pots and pans.
Trays have low sides, allowing you to see inside and easily select the item you’re looking for. They are often used to store pantry items and food products like cans. They can also be customized with dividers and adjustable partitions to create the ideal solution for a variety of storage needs.
Whether choosing drawers or trays, the first step is to determine what type of items you’re going to be storing and how frequently you need them. Drawers are better suited for items that you want hidden away and out of sight for a clean, uncluttered look; they’re also more suitable for heavier items. Trays are more flexible and may be easier to clean; they can also be moved around if your storage needs change over time.
If you’re deciding between a drawer or a tray, it’s important to consider your budget as well. Drawers are typically more costly than a tray because they’re custom-designed and installed in your cabinet, but they provide the best storage option for your kitchen.
Walk-in pantry
When planning a new kitchen or renovating an existing one, homeowners often debate whether to opt for a roomy walk-in pantry or a cabinet-style pantry. Both styles offer ample storage space, but there are distinct advantages to each.
A walk-in pantry offers floor-to-ceiling shelving that divides into two zones. Here, food staples are sorted on one side while dinnerware and cookware are stored on the other. Open baskets keep packaged foods tidy, while clear jars organize dry goods like flour and sugar.
This style of pantry can also be a party planner’s dream, offering plenty of room to stash extra servingware like cake stands and champagne flutes. If you’re an avid canner, you could even store jars of canned preserves in your pantry to keep them from spoiling.
Pros: A walk-in pantry is an actual area that you can enter and move around in, which is ideal for accommodating larger appliances like microwaves and slow cookers. They can also be outfitted with additional counter space for chopping, kneading, and mixing.
On the downside, a walk-in pantry requires more upfront costs than cabinet pantries because it requires a dedicated room that’s fully enclosed. It’s also typically farther away from the cooking zone, which may not be convenient for some homeowners. Cabinet pantries, on the other hand, can be installed in a smaller footprint that seamlessly integrates with your kitchen design.
