Things You Might Be Doing Wrong With Your Kitchen Storage
Although kitchen cabinets usually serve the purpose of storage, there are some items that you should avoid hiding in your kitchen lower cabinets. They are considered premium real estate and are often much larger than other cabinets. This means they are best used to store large devices that don’t fit anywhere else, as well as items you won’t need in the near future. As for what you shouldn’t have in your kitchen cabinets, here’s a short list:
Do not stack kitchen utensils in lower cabinets
Stacked utensils are a rolling tower waiting to happen. Storing stacked pots and pans here makes it harder to reach the utensils you need. If you need something on the bottom you will have to remove the stack and re-stack it, which will naturally disrupt your cooking flow. The probability of tipping over is also high if the stacks are unstable. This means you’ll need to take a few extra minutes to get things going!

Do not stack daily use items in lower cabinets
Items you use regularly should be in more accessible areas of the kitchen. Avoid storing your items in kitchen lower cabinets as they can get lost in the space. Access will be more difficult, especially for older residents who want to avoid straining their backs.

Do not put sharp objects and choppers here
Consider moving knives, choppers, and other sharp objects from kitchen lower cabinets to countertops or coffee tables. This is a safety concern because you could get your hand in a lower cabinet and hurt yourself. This tip is even more important for homes with children and pets because you don’t want them to open cabinets while you’re away. Sharp objects are best kept out of harm’s way, but where you can see them.

Do not stack food in these cabinets
Food that falls into the corners of your kitchen will most likely spoil or rot before you even remember it was there. Avoid keeping food in kitchen lower cabinets to be aware of what’s going on in your kitchen. Also, keeping essential cooking utensils away from the preparation or cooking zones often disrupts the cooking flow. Finally, lower cabinets often have pests, so you don’t want to place your food where they can be eaten or contaminated.

Do not confuse lower cabinets with rarely used appliances
Considering that you want to leave the most used space for the most used items, this may seem a bit counterintuitive. However, the important point is that household appliances that you no longer use do not need space in your kitchen. If you have machines that you only whip up once a year, consider moving them to a loft so you can use kitchen storage for other essentials.

What can you store in lower cabinets?
We are now aware of everything that should not be stored in lower cabinets. Here are a few items that can make your organization a lot easier:

Spice Rack: Unlike other foods, spices do not attract rodents. Lower cabinets are excellent storage units for storing spices that need a dry and enclosed space.
Cookware/cutlery: While storing sharp knives is an unsafe option, you can always store spatulas, tea strainers, cheese graters, tongs, whisks and other kitchen utensils. If you want to store pots, pans or crockery in these cabinets, choose a cabinet organizer. This will help you organize your stacked utensils and plates in a way that prevents them from tipping over. Apart from the dining table or crockery unit, another useful place to store cutlery is the lower cabinet in your kitchen. Since you need to use a clean spoon to taste, this trick is especially great for people who like to cook for others.
Utensils: Lower cabinets are a great place to access food containers. Use this space to store empty, airtight food containers, lunch boxes and lids.
Home Appliances: Lower cabinets should be used to store appliances you use daily, especially as the countertop can be messy. These devices include blenders, coffee makers, and electric kettles.
Store additional items like baking sheets, salad bowls, and more.
Wicker vegetable basket: Use the upper part of your lower cabinets to attach a wicker basket. Keeps vegetables away from rodents and close at hand.
Cleaning supplies: These can be stored here in the waterproof section under the sink. For open spaces like this, use one of these editors.
Dustbin: A dustbin can also be stored under the sink. If you can find someone to attach it to your closet door, it will solve many of your concerns.
Gas cylinder: If you have a supply, this can also be stored in the lower cabinet.
Kitchen base cabinets are valuable space, especially in compact spaces. Armed with these tips, you’ll be well on your way to using them wisely!