How to organize utensils and supplies in kitchen cabinets

The architects Rosangela Pena and Carina Dal Fabbro explain which decoration and furnishing resources can be used to have an organized kitchen

Keeping your kitchen organized is an art! In addition to receiving pans, plates and pots, among other items, cabinets They have another task: guarding the supplies.

In search of intelligent solutions For efficient organization, architectural professionals explore creative ways to maximize space. Discover some tips and technical solutions that go beyond aesthetics, providing functionality and practicality in every corner of the project:

Sectoralization

For the architect Rosângela Penathe optimization of storage spaces in the kitchen occurs through sectoralizationboth for kitchen items and for the pantry.

“Even though this area is small, we should think about areas for cans, glass and other types of packaging. Other criteria that help are the separation of sizes, types such as sweets and savory snacks and segmentation between open and closed packaging,” recommend.

According to her, organizers are essential to achieve practical and intelligent systematization. “This process also results in an inventory that facilitates the family’s consumption and purchasing needs,” she adds.

Shelves and organizers

Often the search for the perfect arrangement clashes with the difficulty of accessing the products stored at the back of the wardrobes. Architect Rosângela Pena, who works in consultancy with personal organizer Marisa Mascarenhas, says the incorporation of retractable shelves and sliding drawers they collaborate in setting up the furniture, offering practicality and efficiency.

Shelves

One of the suggestions is the use of fixed shelves, under-shelves or retractable, and for each type it is necessary to pay attention to the correct slide model. To this end, the recommendation is to always rely on an architectural professional to prepare the project and monitor the execution and installation of the defined model.

Organizers

The second option is to use acrylic or wire organizers as alternatives to shelves, making it easier to view archived content.

According to Rosangela, when the wardrobe is very deep, the acrylic boxes act as drawers. “The contribution of a personal organizer is a positive point to evaluate whether it is possible to work with this option in existing installations or whether it will be necessary to modify the internal layout of the wardrobe in question”, she advises.

Materials

As far as materials are concerned, the most recommended ones for their shelves are for their greater durability and ease of cleaning MDF, MDP, HDF, OSB coated wood and stainless steel. In the case of pans for food preservation, the best are glass, recognized for its simplified washing method and the absence of odors; OR polycarbonateresistant and with good sealing, and acrylic, which in addition to an excellent closure, helps with its transparency.

Planned carpentry

The architect Carina From The Blacksmith explains that intelligent joinery represents a fusion of traditional and modern, which becomes highly functional, durable and personalized bespoke furniture.

“Through intelligent design, the aim is always to provide kitchens that are more effective, aesthetically pleasing and adaptable to the needs that arise due to constant changes,” he comments. Superior quality materials include wood, finishes and appropriate hardware.

Carpentry shops with this profile can also be included in the statute automatic opening and closing like wardrobe doors that open with a simple touch or recessed lighting which turns on automatically when the drawers are opened. “The concept of this furniture is to meet current needs and allow them to be reconfigured, expanded or upgraded in the future,” explains Carina.

This also applies to custom-made pantries that can be designed to store food systematically shelves, baskets and drawers. For fruit and vegetable items, he recommends purchasing chromed or aluminum baskets and, for bread, natural fiber baskets.

Another ally in the organization are the airtight shopping containers, which Carina considers a great choice. “In addition to storage, the square format makes stacking much more convenient,” she says.

Be careful with cleaning products!

Both Rosangela and Carina strongly warn against the packaging of chemical products that normally give off odors and/or vapors that are harmful to health. They should therefore not be close to food to avoid increasing the risk of contact and contamination: the recommendation is to keep them in places other than food and, if possible, in the service area.

Source: Terra

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