Are you looking for a perfect way to store your kitchen appliances? Here’s a fact; Kitchen appliances can be space-consuming. In this list, you’ll get to see 50 amazing kitchen appliance storage ideas that would inspire you on the best way to store your kitchen appliances.
Whether you have one kitchen appliance or a lot of them, I believe you will surely find a storage idea suitable for your kitchen.
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1. Custom Pantry Cabinet
Here’s an amazing storage idea that you could utilize for your appliances in the kitchen, this works great for medium to small sized appliances like coffee makers, juice extractors, toasters and more. Here’s what to do, get a large size pantry shelving unit then dedicate the lower part of the shelf for storing appliances. Remember that they may be heavy and placing them at the top most shelf sort of puts you in danger especially if you aren’t too tall to reach it.
2. Coffee Bar Pantry
Here’s another idea you would love, this pantry shelf has lights and an inner decor that has a rustic look. It’s not big enough to contain all of your kitchen appliances but it should be able to hold the major ones that you use daily. This is a great idea if you have the space for an extra shelving unit in your kitchen. You can choose to build this yourself or ask a professional for help if you aren’t skilled to.
3. Pull Out Appliance Storage
A pull out drawer can be the perfect place to store your kitchen appliances. Before this can work, you need to have a kitchen cabinet that is big enough to contain essential kitchen appliances like a toaster, blender, etc. To make a pull out drawer, measure the height and width of your cabinet and then calculate the length of your desired drawer. Use this measurement to cut a piece of plywood or MDF that will act as the base for your pull out drawer. Attach this piece to the inside back of your cabinet using wood screws, there are a couple of plans to show you how to build this.
4. Kitchen Shelf Organization
This is a multiple shelving unit with a lot of storage options, while this is a great idea it is only ideal for homes with a large kitchen that has an abundance of space. The shelves have different sizes based on the kind of things you can place in them. Larger items go underneath while the smaller items stay up.
5. Small Appliance Storage
There’s nothing wrong with having a wardrobe unit in the kitchen especially if you have the space for it. While other people prefer the usual kitchen cabinet pattern, yours could be different or even have this as a cool addon. The appliances are all lined up in one column and they look beautiful. Simply open the door for easy access. A woodworking expert could have this setup for you in no time.
6. Pull Out Small Appliance Storage
Here’s a cool modern style storage idea for your kitchen appliances. A pull out drawer would make access to your appliances easier, instead of having to reach inside the cabinet for your coffee maker, you can simply pull out and take what you want. You also don’t need to remove an appliance before reaching the other one stacked inside. I think this is a great hack and would be an amazing addon to any modern kitchen.
7. Modern Small Appliance Storage
I fell in love with this idea at first sight, a stand alone shelving unit with a door just above the oven. With this idea you could put that extra counter top in your kitchen to good use especially if it is small like the one in the image above. You won’t be able to place a lot of appliances on this but the major ones that you often use should be prioritized.
8. Small Kitchen Appliance Storage Idea
A cabinet remains one of the best places to store your kitchen appliances. If you have a small kitchen, you can make plans for a hanging cabinet that will contain your kitchen appliances. Here, the kitchen appliances are placed on the countertop, and there’s a door to keep them hidden. There are many benefits to having a hanging cabinet. First, it saves space in your kitchen by consolidating the appliances into one unit instead of spreading them out on the countertop. Secondly, it can improve the aesthetics of your kitchen by helping you create a more cohesive look through color coordination and style choices.
9. Pantry For Kitchen Appliance Storage
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I love this idea; the pantry was made for the kitchen appliances. If you have a lot of kitchen appliances, we would highly recommend this storage idea. The pantry is the perfect place to keep your kitchen appliances. It keeps them out of sight and makes them more accessible for when you need them.
10. Corner Storage Idea For Small Kitchens
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Having a small kitchen means you need to get creative, or else you would have an overly crowded kitchen. For your kitchen appliance storage needs, you can use the free corners over the countertop or below the countertop. You can also use the space above your cabinets. This way, you’ll be able to have a more organized kitchen without having too much clutter.
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11. Dedicated Hanging Cabinets
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If you have lots of cabinets, arranging all your kitchen appliances in a single line as done in the image above is a great way to portray orderliness. But if you have a lot of appliances, this may not be the best option. Instead, consider placing your large appliances in a line and grouping the smaller ones together.
12. Cart Storage For Kitchen Appliances
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On a low budget and can’t make more cabinets? A cart might be cheaper to acquire. It is also a great way to store most of your kitchen appliances. This cart has three shelves wide enough to accommodate a microwave, water heater, and more. Cabinet carts are also great for storing pots, pans, dishes and other kitchenware. You can place this cart in any corner of your kitchen or dining area and make it the center of your storage needs.
13. Moveable Kitchen Rack
I love this kitchen rack because it has wheels. This means I won’t have issues moving it elsewhere whenever I want to. It has four shelves that can be used to store kitchen appliances that are as heavy as a microwave. It has a nice finish, so it will look good in any kitchen. It would have been cooler if the shelves were adjustable. This rack for different types of appliances.
14. Extra Microwave Storage
If you have two microwaves in your kitchen, placing them in separate places on your countertop could be space consuming. With this, you can stack two microwaves and even have extra storage for utensils by the side. If you have two microwaves, it makes sense to stack them. However, you’ll need a countertop that can support the weight of both appliances.
15. Pull Out Cabinet Kitchen Appliance Organiser
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The feeling of pulling out your cabinet to reach a kitchen appliance is a sweet one. If large enough, your lower cabinet can be able to contain most of your kitchen appliances. In this case, it can make sense to have a pull-out shelf in the lower cabinet where you can store your kitchen appliances. You should also consider whether or not you want a cabinet with drawers or shelves.
16. Kitchen Islands For Large Kitchens
A kitchen island is always placed in the middle of your kitchen, and if large enough, it could be one of the best places to store your kitchen appliances. This kitchen island has three shelves and two cabinets that can contain a lot of kitchen appliances. The kitchen island is also a great place to store your pots and pans. It will be very easy for you to reach them when you need them, especially when cooking. If you don’t have enough space in your kitchen island, then it is better that you install a pull-out drawer instead of cabinets.
17. Moveable Kitchen Island
A moveable kitchen island can be easily moved around. This one has a lot of compartments for storage. The center of attraction here would be the lower cabinet door. It would accommodate most kitchen appliances. The top of the island is made of material which makes it easy to clean and maintain. This would be a great addition to your kitchen.
18. Floating Shelves For Appliance Storage
Floating shelves are a great way to store your kitchen appliances, primarily when you have run out of storage space in your cabinets or countertops. Floating shelves are easy to install and can be used in any room of your house. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials.
19. Countertop Appliance Storage With Door
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Storing kitchen appliances on a countertop is the most used method of storage, but have you considered making it look better? Covering up your appliances with a door is a great kitchen hack you can try out. It’s a great way to hide your appliances and give you more space on your countertops. Here are some ideas on how you can cover up your kitchen appliances with doors.
20. Lower Cabinet Storage For Kitchen Appliances
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Most lower cabinets have enough space to accommodate a lot of kitchen appliances. If you are looking at hiding your kitchen appliances, we highly recommend the lower cabinet. They are also easier to clean and maintain. The only downside is that not all kitchens have lower cabinets, so if this is the case for you, we recommend looking into other options.
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21. Dedicated Cabinet For Appliances
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All you would need to do is to dedicate a particular cabinet for your kitchen appliances, and you are good to go. This cabinet has three compartments with kitchen appliances occupying two shelves. The cabinet is made of solid wood, which makes it durable and sturdy. It has a white finish that makes it look elegant.
22. In-Wall Kitchen Appliance Storage Compartment
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This is one of my favorite kitchen appliance storage ideas. You can consider breaking part of your wall and dedicating it to your kitchen appliances. It would give your kitchen a different look. You can also consider putting a pantry in your kitchen. This would help in keeping all the kitchen appliances hidden and out of sight. Also, you can consider installing some kind of cabinets above your sink or stove to store some of your appliances.
23. Meticulously Organized Kitchen Appliance Storage
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Having one shelf for each of your kitchen appliances is a great way to organize all of your kitchen appliances neatly. Using doors here won’t be ideal, I advise you to leave doorless. Using a shelf for each of your kitchen appliances, means that you can store them away neatly and easily. This is especially important if you have small children in the house who might be tempted to play with these items when they’re not being used.
24. DIY Rolling Appliance Storage
With some plywood, Susan was able to craft out this amazingly outstanding appliance storage shelf. It has three compartments that can be used to store blenders, toasters, and more. I love the fact that it is rollable. With a little woodworking skill, you can make this for your kitchen. It is a really good idea to use this as a pantry shelf. I love the fact that it has three compartments and can be used to store different appliances. It has an amazing design which makes it look unique and amazing.
25. Small Kitchen Appliance Storage Shelf
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This idea is perfect for small kitchens. If your kitchen isn’t large enough to contain storage carts you can dedicate a whole line of shelves at a corner and store all your kitchen appliances. Feel free to make it as long as possible. In case you don’t have a lot of space, consider using vertical bookshelves. They are great for saving space and they can serve as an elegant solution to your storage problems.
26. Dedicated Pull Out Storage For Coffee Make
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Keep your appliances close but keep your coffee maker closer. For this kitchen appliance storage idea, a coffee maker is placed just above the countertop, giving easy access at all times. This is a great idea for those who are constantly in need of their morning cup of joe. It also helps to utilize space that would otherwise be empty.
27. Pull Out Coffee Maker Storage Cabinet
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I love this idea. All you have to do is pull out the cabinet, turn on the coffee maker and brew an amazing cup of coffee. Having a cabinet only for your coffee maker is a unique kitchen appliance storage idea. It’s a great way to save space in your kitchen. The only thing you need to do is make sure that you provide easy access to the cabinet when needed.
28.Corner Storage For Kitchen Appliances
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Most kitchen corner spaces are often underutilized. Here you can see a corner kitchen storage space used to store all kitchen appliances. This is a great way to save space and ensure that your appliances are safe from damage. It’s also an excellent way to maximize the use of your kitchen corners!
29. Kitchen Appliance Garage
Are you looking for something extra? You can store your kitchen appliances like cake mixers on top of your kitchen countertop and build a fancy manual garage to give it a unique look. You’ll only need a basic understanding of carpentry skills to do this project.
30. Short Single Cabinet For Storage
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Are your cabinets filled up with pots, pans, and more? You can create another single cabinet to store your kitchen appliances. The additional cabinet will give you more space and make your kitchen look more organized. You can use the same materials that you used for the cabinets in your kitchen and install it on top of the existing ones.
31. DIY Kitchen Appliance Storage Shelf
This uniquely made shelf is large enough to accommodate all of the kitchen appliances that you own. If you do not want cabinets, you can settle for this. It is also good for storing all of your kitchen utensils and other items. It can be placed anywhere in the kitchen, whether it is on top of a cabinet or beside one.
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32. Modern House Style Kitchen Appliance Storage Idea
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Are you looking for something that looks more expensive? There are a lot of dedicated places for kitchen appliance storage. Over five shelves are used. The shelves are made of wood or other materials. They are available in different colors and sizes. You can choose the ones that fit your kitchen best.
33. Pop-Up Lift For Kitchen Appliance Storage
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This is more like a fancy way to store your kitchen appliances. You can place your coffee maker on the shelf and store it, with the push of a button, it will pop up for use. We highly recommend this kitchen appliance storage idea. If you have a lot of kitchen appliances, this would be a great way to store them all. You can use it as a mini pantry or even for extra storage space in your kitchen.
34. Large Kitchen Appliance Storage Lift
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You can summon your blender, toaster, and cake mixer from beneath your kitchen cabinet with this amazingly outstanding storage idea. This is a more massive storage lift that can accommodate a lot of kitchen appliances.
35. Floating Slab Shelf For Appliance Storage
In this DIY project, you will learn how to make a floating slab shelf. The floating slab shelf is strong enough to withstand the weight of most of your kitchen appliances. It is also a very versatile piece, which can be used in many places around your home. The floating slab shelf is made from a single piece of wood. This means that it is very strong and durable.
36. Pull-out Cabinet With Door
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This one is quite fancy. For you to gain access to the stored kitchen appliance, you would have to open the cabinet doors and pull out the shelf. This process makes it easier for you to gain access to your kitchen appliance. This is a great option if you want to keep your kitchen appliances hidden away.
37. Stand-Alone Countertop For Coffee Needs
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If your kitchen is big enough, you can have a stand-alone cabinet for storing your coffee machines. This storage idea is perfect for baristas. There are lower compartments where you can store other appliances like coffee grinders and more. If you have a small kitchen, the best way to store your coffee machines is by having them in drawers. This can be a great space saver, especially if you don’t want to clutter up your counters with appliances.
38. Amazing Kitchen Appliance Garage
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Having one garage is not enough? You can try this fantastic kitchen appliance garage option. This storage idea is possible if you have a lot of countertop space in your kitchen. You can use this space to store your appliances and other kitchen accessories. This is a great option if you have limited space in the kitchen.
39. Modern Kitchen Appliance Storage Idea
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Here is a two shelf cabinet with four major kitchen appliances organized neatly. It is good to store small kitchen appliances together on the same shelf. This will make it easier for you to find what you need when cooking.
40. Matching Colors
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Suppose you must do the normal and store your kitchen appliances on your kitchen countertop. In that case, your appliances having the same matching colors with your cabinets would give your kitchen a fantastic feel. White is an excellent color to use.
41. Small Appliance Storage Idea
An amazing shelving unit with a well arranged section of appliances. Having appliances with the same color a plus to how this looks, be sure to place the larger items on the lower section and small items at the top. For this idea, the mixer was kept at the top-most shelf, this might not be a safe thing to do as an accident could occur in the process of removing.
42. Pull Out Drawer
No extra space in your kitchen for a new cabinet? It’s fine, you could dedicate one of your old pull cabinets that is wide enough for keeping appliances. Pull out drawers like this might not contain much but would surely reduce the clutter in your kitchen in terms of appliances scattered everywhere. A pull out drawer could fit a blender, a toaster and even a mixer based on how deep the drawer is.
43. Counter Storage
There is nothing wrong with placing appliances on your kitchen counter, put away all the ones that you do not use regularly, and if you are the type who loves toasts, then your toaster deserves a seat on your kitchen counter. It’s a plus if the color of the toaster or whatever your favorite and most used appliances is, matches with the color of the cabinet.
Small Kitchen Appliance Storage
Sometimes you don’t need a huge pantry or cabinet for your appliances, just a single unit might be enough especially if you do not have a lot of appliances in your kitchen, and even if you do, they should be able to fit into the most small cabinets. If not, you can take out the old cabinet and get one or make one that would contain all your appliances without stress. A professional would be able to build a custom size storage cabinet for you.
44. Storage Bin
The storage bin is yet another cool idea to maximize for your appliance storage, however you won’t be able to stack them up on each other. You could place some of them on the counter and other items not in use that would fit can go into the pull out drawer. This is a great hack if you would prefer keeping your appliances in the bottom shelves other than the top ones.
45. Industrial Shelving Unit
Some people have dining areas in their kitchen, for your storage needs, simple purchase or DIY a metal storage rack for your appliances, especially if you are the type that has a lot of cooking hardware in the kitchen. That moment when you realize that the kitchen cabinet isn’t enough, feel free to introduce a storage rack placed close to the dining area in the kitchen.
46. Shelving Unit For Appliance Storage
Here’s another idea that seems ideal for your storage needs. This rack has wheels, this means that moving it from place to place would be easy. It is usually very difficult to build something like this as it requires advanced knowledge in metalworking, however it can be purchased online. Just make sure the shelf has enough space to fit the size of your small kitchen appliances.
Here’s one a lot of people forget. If you have a kitchen island in your home that serves only as a top without storage options then you are getting it all wrong, especially if you have a very big kitchen island. In the idea above you can see that the space underneath this counter was used for storing appliances, and the island is big which gives room for even more storage. You could ask a professional to revamp your existing cabinet or make a new one.
47. Book Style Shelf
I saw this idea first when visiting a friend, she used a book shelf for storing small appliances in her kitchen. This right here is a three layer book shelf ideal for a modern, rustic or farmhouse kitchen decor. If you have space in your kitchen there’s no harm in getting an extra book shelf for storing kitchen devices that would usually take up a large chunk of space on the kitchen counter.
Some people search for storage ideas for kitchen appliances because they do not like it when their kitchen apparatus can be seen by the eyes easily. If you are like this, and your kitchen cabinets are full, this is yet another hack, it utilizes the space on your kitchen counter but in a smart way that keeps the appliance hidden. A woodworking expert can make this for you. The hidden compartment would take up a lot of counter space so you might need to have an abundance of space on your kitchen counter before considering this.
48. Kitchen Island Shelf
A kitchen island is a necessary part of a modern kitchen, but it doesn’t always have to be the regular island. This is a low budget kitchen island that doesn’t take up so much space in the kitchen, yet it is an amazing storage idea that you could utilize for your small kitchen appliances, especially when the island has two layers like the one seen on the image above. Wheels on the cart/island would make it easy to move it around or out of the way when the need arises.
49. Hidden Storage Solution
Talk to a woodworking expert and find out if there are ways to install hidden storage for your already existing cabinet. Hiding your appliances when they are not in use but still being able to reach them without leaving the kitchen is an amazing space-saving hack.
50. Basket Storage
You could have a basket made of bamboo in your kitchen probably underneath a cabinet, storing appliances here should not bring about rust to your equipment. While this doesn’t seem like the best hack, it does keep your kitchen appliance hidden and your counter clutter free.
Conclusion
Sometimes, the best storage is a simple one. By just employing a few simple storage solutions, like storing your appliances above your counters or in the cabinets, you can quickly get your kitchen looking clutter-free and streamlined. Even better, if you own an apartment, these are the easiest storage options to use.
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