Kitchen Storage Solutions with BoxMakers

Apr 30
2 min read

Updated: May 8

Running out of kitchen space is a familiar feeling for most homeowners: whether it’s crammed cupboards or a crowded benchtop, no one likes to see a kitchen littered with pots, cans, and groceries. At BoxMakers, we’ve continually stayed on top of every new development in the kitchen storage space.

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In decades past, solutions such as pull-out pantries were expensive to implement and often featured a tedious amount of custom design work. Nowadays, storage systems can be installed in every corner of your kitchen, with incredible performance and affordability.

If you’re having trouble reaching the backs of your drawers, finding your corner cabinets bothersome to rummage though, or have far too much wasted headroom in your base units, smart kitchen solutions can be the key to making the most of your space.

Tiered Corner Unit

We all know about awkward kitchen corners and especially how easy it is to get lost in there, knocking down bottles and pans. Thankfully, there are numerous solutions purpose-built for tacking the corner problem. As featured in our Remuera kitchen renovation, tiered corner units can be used to double the amount of practical space, with operation that brings forth everything that’s tucked away. For that, Fit NZ’s Giamo Magic Corner Unit made an appearance.

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Pull-Out Pantry

Full-size pull-out pantries function similarly to a fridge but feature intricate rail and extension systems that brings everything towards you upon opening. Our Murray’s Bay renovation featured this to address storage concerns. With Kesseböhmer’s Tandem Arena unit, BoxMakers are confident that those storage woes are thoroughly assuaged.

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Pull-Out Bins

Sight and smell are your worst enemies when it comes to chucking away kitchen waste. Under-bench pull-out bins are perfect for tucking away all those unpleasantries, and they come in all shapes and sizes. BoxMakers have been frequently impressed with Fit NZ’s Tanova series, which we recently used in our Sandringham and Helensville projects.

Pull-out kitchen drawer with two white trash bins, one open with a liner. Light gray cabinets and stainless steel countertop.

Under-Bench Units

Make every inch count with an under-bench pantry unit. With different sizes to accommodate spices, bottles, and everyday groceries, these convenient units typically come in 1 or 2 tiers. Our Mount Roskill kitchen renovation featured a Sige Infinity Pullout Bottle Rack, supplied by Enko, which was perfect for complementing kitchen storage.

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Lazy Susan Corner Unit

Another smart corner addition is the Lazy Susan style of storage units. Also known as carousels, these corner units feature rotational operation to ensure easy access, regardless of where your goods are. Supplied by Häfele, Kesseböhmer’s Revo 90° corner unit is a great example of this, and we recently used in our Mt Roskill project.

Open white kitchen cabinet with a two-tier lazy Susan. Stainless steel dishwasher to the left. Open magazine on the counter above.

Storage solutions aren’t limited to the above either - new innovations are always being developed and BoxMakers are here to make sure that your kitchen has the perfect space-saving solutions tailored just for you.