How many kitchen cabinets do I need?

As the kitchen is the heart of the home and essentially where you spend most of your time, having a kitchen you love makes perfect sense. Making sure you have enough kitchen cupboards and storage space is an important part of any kitchen layout and design, this will help with functionality and convenience when cooking.

Keeping kitchen benchtops clear and having all your essential kitchen items, and utensils organised and easy to locate, will enable you to easily and efficiently work in your kitchen.

Design your kitchen with cabinets for everything

Brisbane definitely has its own unique interior design style. Trends and design influences favour open-plan kitchens with ample benchtop space, large cabinets, and expansive deep drawers.

You can have as few or many cupboards and storage areas according to your individual needs.

To assist with getting an understanding of how many cupboards you may need, take inventory of how many kitchen appliances (especially larger or odd-shaped appliances, crockery, utensils, pots and pans you have that will need storage space.

• Take note of items or areas in your current kitchen that need a larger or more functional space. 
• What needs to be within easy reach when you're cooking and which items only get occasional use?

Selecting the style of kitchen that will suit your family first will assist you with working out the most appropriate amount of kitchen cupboards for your family, and provide you with ample kitchen storage.

Discuss all of the above with your kitchen designer to ensure every aspect of your storage requirements has been considered.