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.

Ensure you have ample kitchen storage space

Checking out the different kitchen styles below may just help you decide which kitchen design will best suit your needs and budget, giving you an idea of how many cupboards you can build into your kitchen area.

A general guide would be allowing 2 cupboards for each adult and one for each child. Eg a household of three or more people ideally should have 2.7 m of floor cupboard storage and approx 3.3m of wall cupboards, or you can use the measurements of a 10x10m kitchen, this area will fit approx 12 cupboards of a particular size, this at least will be a good starting point.

The typical wall cupboard is about 12 to 24 inches deep and varies in height. Floor cupboards are usually 24 inches deep and 34 inches tall.

If you have the space a butler's pantry is a great addition to any kitchen, giving you that extra cupboard space we so often need, basically creating that one convenient place to find all your cooking needs at once.

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.