Effectively using under sink storage involves utilizing the available vertical and horizontal space efficiently, including the often-overlooked cabinet doors.
Maximizing Under Sink Cabinet Space
The area under your sink can quickly become cluttered with cleaning supplies, toiletries, or kitchen essentials. Organizing this space requires smart storage solutions that account for the pipes and irregular shape.
Utilize Cabinet Doors
As mentioned in the reference, using the cabinet doors for storage is a practical method. You can add organizers to the inside of the doors to store smaller items, keeping them easily accessible and freeing up shelf space. According to the reference, this approach has been used "for a long time" without causing issues with the cabinet's function.
- How to use cabinet doors:
- Attach small bins or baskets for sponges, dish brushes, or cleaning cloths.
- Install hooks for hanging spray bottles (ensure they are securely mounted).
- Use magnetic strips for metal items like tweezers or small tools.
Implement Smart Storage Solutions
Beyond the doors, several storage solutions can transform the under-sink chaos into an organized system:
- Pull-Out Organizers: These sliding drawers or shelves make it easy to access items stored at the back of the cabinet without having to reach around pipes.
- Stackable Bins and Baskets: Use bins or baskets to group similar items together (e.g., cleaning supplies, garbage bags, spare toiletries). Stackable options maximize vertical space.
- Vertical Risers/Shelves: Tiered shelves can elevate items, creating more usable space below them and making items easier to see and grab.
- Pipe Cut-Out Organizers: Look for storage containers specifically designed with cut-outs to fit around pipes, allowing you to place them closer to the back or sides of the cabinet.
Group Similar Items
Before implementing any storage solutions, take everything out, clean the area, and group similar items. This helps you understand what you need to store and the best way to store it. For example, keep all plumbing-related items together, all cleaning supplies in another area, and so on.
By combining strategies like utilizing cabinet doors for small items and using pull-out systems or bins for larger supplies, you can create a functional and organized under-sink space.
