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If you are building a new home or just remodeling, designing a kitchen with ample storage for small appliances will spare you from wasting precious countertop space.<\/p>\n

Storage Solutions<\/h2>\n

Designing your kitchen with small appliance storage in mind will keep that appliance clutter hidden and organized\u2014letting your beautiful countertops stand out like they should. Here are some creative space-saving ideas to keep your kitchen countertop organized and tidy.<\/p>\n

Kitchen Island Storage<\/h3>\n

Adding an island to your kitchen floorplan is a great way to add additional storage as well as extra counter space. An island can be a large focal piece in the kitchen and is the perfect opportunity to display a beautiful slab of granite<\/a>, quartzite<\/a>, marble<\/a>, or quartz<\/a>. Each of these one-of-a-kind natural stones is stunning in their own way, with properties and characteristics that vary from stone to stone.<\/p>\n

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Cabinets Around Refrigerator<\/h3>\n

A good use of space is to wrap cabinets around either side of the refrigerator and along the top. When creating your kitchen design, opt for some slide-out shelf kitchen cabinet organizers. This will create the perfect space for storing those bulky items, leaving you more counter space and better functionality.<\/p>\n

Custom Kitchen Cabinet with Retracting Pocket Doors<\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t have extra area to create cabinet space around the refrigerator–or maybe you want your appliances right in the mix with your other kitchen gadgets–you could chat with your designer about making a set of retractable cabinet doors. Instead of opening like a typical cabinet, these doors retract into the sides of the cabinet to hide away. Have sliding shelves installed so they easily pull-out to reveal your small kitchen appliances for ease of use.<\/p>\n

Sliding Shelves<\/h3>\n

Upper cabinets can quickly fill with dinnerware, so if you don\u2019t feel there is going to be enough room up above, lower cabinets may be the place you need to utilize in your new or remodeled kitchen design. A sliding shelf system can help keep your lower cabinets organized and functional. If you can easily slide the shelves in and out, it will be much more practical to store your small appliances there and free up precious countertop space.<\/p>\n

What This Means for Your Kichen Countertops<\/h2>\n

Since your countertops won\u2019t be covered with appliances, everyone will be able to see the full beauty of your kitchen countertop and tile backsplash. Making design decisions is hard, especially when there are so many kitchen tile ideas<\/a> to consider. Whether you prefer a classic look, farmhouse tile<\/a>, or modern designs, there are so many amazing options to create a kitchen that makes a serious statement with stunning natural stone like marble, quartz, quartzite, or granite.<\/p>\n

Statement Piece<\/h3>\n

If you are adding a kitchen island as part of your kitchen countertop storage solution, this is a great opportunity to create a focal area with a bold statement stone countertop.<\/p>\n