
If you need more kitchen storage and work space, add an island to your kitchen. Freestanding islands (essentially large pieces of furniture) can also add additional dining space to your kitchen.
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ISLAND CHIC You can have an island of your own–well, at least in your kitchen. Kitchen islands feature stone, stainless steel or butcher-block wood surfaces and offer professional grade food prep space by the yard. And the storage beneath can be customized to fit your culinary and dining needs. Pull out all the stops with specialized drawer inserts that transform simple drawers into storage wizards. Add a multilevel spice station for adventurous chefs, and a cutlery and knife drawer that ensures safe storage for sharp objects. Or add a drawer that doubles as a kitchen media center where music CDs or cooking DVDs are right at hand. Under-counter basket storage is a popular and attractive way to corral objects that are clutter culprits–such as food storage containers and their lids. Contact an organization specialist for other multifunctional ways to add more storage to your kitchen.
TOP-DRAWER STORAGE SOLUTIONS New clever kitchen cabinetry options offer cupboard drawers–with more:
Good storage is good for the soul. So says Kasha Harmer Hirst, author of Storage: Recipes and Ideas. “The psychological effects of keeping your house in order should not be underestimated," she says. “Areas of clutter cause stagnant energy." Her advice is to give space a value. That means keeping kitchen countertops clutter-free.



