Discovery for the smart kitchen: how to use the space under the sink

Few are fortunate enough to have a spacious kitchen. It is for this reason that it is so important to rationally use every centimeter of the area. And besides saving free space, ergonomics is also important: everything should be at hand and in the right place. And finally, the aesthetic component is also important - the kitchen should be clean, neat and elegant, then the mood for culinary masterpieces will be excellent. It is especially difficult to usefully organize the space under the sink - the fact is that there are sewage and water supply pipes, so there is not much space, and it is, let's say, specific.

Read in the article

  • 1 It couldn't be easier: plastic containers
  • 2 Special drawer in the shape of a sink
  • 3 Storage hooks for brushes and gloves
  • 4 Plastic shelves for storage
  • 5 Pull-out shelves under the sink
  • 6 Roof rails - not very convenient, but simple
  • 7 Basement boxes for vegetables
  • 8 Waste container - a traditional solution with a convenient addition
  • 9 Secret shelves for washcloths

It couldn't be easier: plastic containers

Plastic containers are convenient, simple and cheap. It is easy to pick up these in size and shape for storing the necessary little things.

How to use the space under the sink
PHOTO: kotel.guru
It is convenient to use transparent containers. So you will see what is in them, even if you forget what and where you put

Containers with lids will reliably protect your belongings from accidental spills. Choose the size of the cases so that it is convenient to place them on top of one another.

Special drawer in the shape of a sink

It will not work to make a simple drawer under the sink due to the location of the same pipes. So why not use an original shape that takes up the entire contents of the space under the sink.

Here is an interesting idea for implementation: this drawer does not have a central part, and in this space the sewer and water pipes are just placed
PHOTO: gidroguru.com
Here is an interesting idea for implementation: this drawer does not have a central part, and in this space the sewer and water pipes are just placed

Storage hooks for brushes and gloves

The hooks do not even need to be screwed to the door and sides of the sink. On sale you can easily find fasteners for vacuum suction cups. They perfectly hold light objects such as brushes, cloths and gloves.

Use clothespins to store gloves and ragsPHOTO: gidroguru.com
Use clothespins to store gloves and rags

Plastic shelves for storage

A budget and at the same time very convenient option - plastic shelves under the sink. You can put or put anything on them: from dishes to household chemicals.

It is convenient to take shelves in which you can free up space for bending pipesPHOTO: ae01.alicdn.com
It is convenient to take shelves in which you can free up space for bending pipes

Pull-out shelves under the sink

Modern furniture production allows you to optimize the space in such a way that it will be as convenient to manage it as possible. Pull-out shelves are one such improvement.

This shelf is easy to pull out with one movement of your hand, and it will be very convenient for you to reach all its contents.PHOTO: d1gc6ba1r4599p.cloudfront.net
This shelf is easy to pull out with one movement of your hand, and it will be very convenient for you to reach all its contents.

From the same "opera" rotating racks, on which you can store bottles with household chemicals.

Roof rails - not very convenient, but simple

To store things on rails, you need to think about how to attach them to this holder. But the railing is very easy to fix in the inner space of the cabinet.

On the railing, you can store bottles with chemistry or hang baskets on them for various little things.PHOTO: retete-usoare.info
On the railing, you can store bottles with chemistry or hang baskets on them for various little things.

Basement boxes for vegetables

The basement space under the kitchen is rarely used, but meanwhile it will be great here feel like nuts, onions, potatoes and other foods that need a dark and dry storage space.

This is how you can find plenty of storage space with regular flat drawers, including under the sink.PHOTO: luxury-house.org
This is how you can find plenty of storage space with regular flat drawers, including under the sink.

Waste container - a traditional solution with a convenient addition

Most often, a trash can is placed under the sink. This is really convenient - because when you work with food in the sink, you most often have to throw away the garbage. But you can make the location of the dumpster even more convenient.

The pull-out mechanism will help you easily reach the bucket and put it in placePHOTO: vplate.ru
The pull-out mechanism will help you easily reach the bucket and put it in place

Secret shelves for washcloths

Finally, a great idea for storing washcloths and brushes. They will not be in sight, and if you like perfectly minimalist order, this is your option.

These secret boxes are easy to open and take up almost no space.PHOTO: d1gc6ba1r4599p.cloudfront.net
These secret boxes are easy to open and take up almost no space.

A few more interesting ideas are in this video:

How do you use the space under the sink in the kitchen? Share your experience in the comments!

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