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Storage Heroes

From glass-fronted dressers that showcase dishes to larder units that keep ingredients hidden away, discover how these storage heroes have used our products in their home to make the space more valuable. Gathering the best ideas from real customers, interior bloggers, and our own design team, these ideas will offer inventive ways to make the most of your layout and to create a clutter-free zone that is highly functional.

Pave the way with cupboards

Cupboards make up the bulk of a cooking space, and there are many ways to mix up a design to get the most out of your space. Functional internal options, such as pull-out storage will add ease to daily life, while stylish dresser units and plate racks offer a unique and decorative touch to a new room, acting as your unsung home heroes.

1. Dress up your displays

Put a spin on a classic dresser by showcasing your most stylish crockery, just like interior blogger @littlebigbell, who lets colour shine through the painted, glass-fronted units.

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1. Dress up your displays

@littlebigbell was starting to feel frustrated that her cooking space lacked colour and personality. So, she added glass doors that allow her to show off her favourite trinkets in candy-coloured shades.

“I knew I wanted to make glass-fronted dressers a feature in my kitchen. By placing them either side of the cooker, we were able to frame the room with stylish accessories that creates a homely feel." Geraldine Tan

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2. Work in wire

An alternative to conventional drawers, wire baskets are a stylish and simple approach to storage. Great for fruit, veg, or larder items, chrome baskets will keep things fresh and organised.

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2. Work in wire

Our designers love including unique touches that personalise the interior of a storage unit. Doubling up on style and function is also the key to a hero feature in your design. Wire baskets are a fashion-forward choice that also act as the "perfect solution for a vegetable rack in your kitchen."

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3. Pick plates with ease

Make a statement with your cookware using a rack that keeps plates within arm’s reach, ready for setting the table for evening suppers or plating up your favourite brunch.

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3. Pick plates with ease

Showcasing your crockery adds a playful touch to a design, and also means that your daily essentials are all stowed in one place. Our designers are always on the look out for ways to combine decorative features with storage, so follow their lead with this plate rack which "will add something extra to any shaker kitchen and can be customised to fit any kitchen and style."

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4. Kit out corners

Optimise the corner of a room with pull-out storage that makes hard-to-reach areas more accessible. This will make cupboards clutter-free while also making it safer to lift heavy items.

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4. Kit out corners

Champion your corners with innovative pull-out solutions that utilise every inch of possible space. Our designers think this option is “perfect for heavier pots and pans and it is also a versatile choice that can house anything from appliances to baking supplies.”

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Dedicate space for drawers

When considering storage within a cooking space, it is essential to opt for different shapes, sizes, and formats to create a functional and organised environment. Opting for deep and shallow drawers creates allocated spots for crockery and cooking equipment, while internal designs keep clutter out of sight, making them a true hero for a tidy home.

1. Tuck into internal

Create hidden compartments, just like @thehousethatjenbuilt_, with internal drawers that keep smaller items well sorted. The discreet design also contributes to a minimal look that is right on-trend.

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1. Tuck into internal

Jen Guest was inspired by Scandi interiors that packed in functional features, so opted for clever storage solutions that maximise space, with this internal drawer.

"It's only a small kitchen so storage was a high priority, I only had one drawer in my old kitchen so more drawers were a must! Our fitter added an internal storage drawer which will be used for housing our cutlery.” Jen Guest

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2. Opt for under-oven

Follow @dustsheets_and_decor’s lead by investing every inch of space with built-under-oven drawers. Great for baking trays or non-stick paper, this will store small items with ease.

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2. Opt for under-oven

When @dustsheets_and_decors undertook her flat renovation, she got creative with storage to overcome the challenges of her compact space. One of your favourite features is her oven drawer. Used for storing baking trays and dishes, it saved valuable cupboard space for other items while keeping essentials in easy reach.

“Our designer came up with some really clever ideas to maximise storage. These slimmer drawers, that fit neatly below our oven, allows us to make the most of the space we had.” Poppy Marples

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3. Add depth to a design

With an increased depth, pan drawers are a sure selection for those looking to store larger pieces of crockery. They will make viewing cookware simple and make heavier items easy to reach.

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3. Add depth to a design

Larger cabinets can often be tricky to organise to their full potential, which is why choosing internal storage drawers will help to add form to your design. These are a firm favourite with our designer, who guarantees they are an "essential in any kitchen as they are easy to store and access everything from small kitchen appliances to utensils."

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4. Go for clean and clutter-free

Create a dedicated spot for household supplies with an under-sink drawer, which is placed in the prime position for easy access during speed-cleans or deep scrubs.

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4. Go for clean and clutter-free

Finding a storage space away from food for harmful chemicals is key to creating a safe and practical design. Our designer thinks this is a sure choice for a busy home as "under the sink is an area that is never fully utilised. Adding drawers or a recycling bin under the sink allows you to utilise the space efficiently."

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Lead with larders

Embrace the full height of a room with larder storage that offers ample space for storing dried goods, your favourite dishes, or a breakfast station with all the essentials. With custom features, such as internal drawers and door balconies, there are many ways to create a functional and organised area that will be a storage saviour in your abode.

1. Disguise behind a door

Think outside the box with secret storage solutions that pack in organisation to optimise the space available. @bobbins.at.home uses timber door balconies that are tucked behind her door fronts for a streamlined design.

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1. Disguise behind a door

@bobbins.at.home’s goal was to embed functionality into every aspect of her new design. This is why she chose timber balconies for additional space on the inside of cabinet doors.

“We knew we wanted to incorporate as much concealed storage as possible, so we did not overpower the space. This unit works hard for us, holding everything from craft supplies for my daughter to all the drinks and glasses we would have otherwise stored in a sideboard.” Sophie Clovis

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2. See more with swing storage

Operating on soft-close runners, swing-forward larders are a sleek and quiet addition to a cooking zone. With plenty of room to house pasta or grains, this choice will ensure nothing is left to perish.

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2. See more with swing storage

Focus on building upwards with larder cabinets that help to pack in storage across the full height of a room. With customisable interiors such as swing-forward trays, these large units offer ample space for household goods. Our designers also love this storage fix as it “allows you to access the full contents of the larder, with adjustable baskets to suit every individual’s needs.”

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3. Pick pull-out

Access tins, cans, and condiments with ease by opting for pull-out tower storage. Extending items towards you makes it simple to see everything within a cupboard, making cooking a doddle.

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3. Pick pull-out

Follow our designer’s advice by including pull-out systems on tower units, that incorporate a sleek soft-close runner to improve the flow of your cooking space. Make the most out of this winning style by placing it in the middle of a design so you can "access it from both sides and easily visualise all of your food."

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4. Define space with drawers

While larders have plenty of storage potential, adding organisation is key. @lustliving has coordinated her look with grey internal drawers that keep her cooking essentials in order and ready for use.

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4. Define space with drawers

Interior blogger Olivia wanted to extend a linear ethos across every aspect of her new design. Including larder storage allowed her to stow items away for a pared-back cooking space that embodied her minimal style.

"We incorporated larder unit to maximise storage. I didn't want many appliances out on the top, so it has allowed us to free some space there and keep them hidden away. It's a really handy and practical solution." Olivia Edwards-Silk

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