Kitchens are known for a lot of things: Cooking, dining, and gathering some of the most important conversations of the home. The kitchen is a universal meeting space. It’s a spot where families and neighbors come together to discuss things large and small.
But there’s one thing a kitchen has that really goes above and beyond the rest of the house:
Storage.
One of the most frequent questions that come up is: how many cabinets should a kitchen have? And, most importantly, is there a limit to storage space in the kitchen?
Leicht is here to help with your modern kitchen cabinets.
What Are You Storing?
This might be a no-brainer, but you might want to think about the types of items you’re storing before deciding how much cabinet space you need. For example, are you a chef? Do you own your own catering business out of your home? If so, you may need more food storage space than the average homeowner.
There are other reasons for needing to consider your kitchen storage as well. According to Better Homes & Gardens, the average cost for a kitchen cabinetry upgrade can be as high as $45,000. Now, don’t let that scare you; you aren’t required to spend that much to add more storage space to your home. In fact, there are much more affordable options that you can easily see with our kitchen cost calculator.
Depending on what you’re storing, and how much of it you have, you can start to determine how many cabinet boxes you’ll want to purchase in order to fully upgrade your kitchen. The average number of cabinets per kitchen in the American household is around 30. Use that as a starting point to find your perfect match!
The Sky’s The Limit
You really can’t ever have enough storage space. At least, that’s what Build.com has to say. And we agree! Of course, the layout and dimensions of your kitchen will pose obvious limits to what you can and can’t build. But if you are concerned more with visual appeal than with space, rest assured that there is no such thing as overboard.
Average households have at least 8 ½’ of base storage cabinets, plus an additional 7’ – 8’ of cabinet space overhead. This might sound like a lot, but think of how many cabinets reside in all of the kitchens you’ve ever been in. There is a lot that needs to be stored, and we guarantee that you’ll never run out of things to put in those bright new cabinets!
Plus, you have appliances to consider as well. How much space do your sink, dishwasher, and refrigerator take up? Do you have a dining table in your kitchen as well? Giving yourself enough space to walk freely in between the important locations in your kitchen, the rest of the world is in your hands. Design your dream kitchen with as many cabinets as you see fit. You can even mix and rearrange different style inspirations for something unique and in touch with quality design.
Modern Kitchen Cabinets
Leicht LA is a leading kitchen renovation resource in Los Angeles. Whether you need to add a few cabinets to your home, or you’re looking for a complete revamp of your current kitchen, our friendly professionals are here to help. Our designers can develop custom redesign plans for you and even calculate your costs before anyone steps foot into your home.
If you want to learn more, please contact us online or give us a call at (310) 360-0390 to speak with a representative ASAP. We are industry experts, and we’d love to hear from you!