3. Pull-out Appliance Shelf
While there are many space-saving appliances for small kitchens, unsightly counter clutter is still a challenge. Pull-out appliance caddies and pull-out appliance trays keep these items hidden neatly away until the user needs them.
A mixer is a fun example of something that can be pulled out from the counter. The cook simply opens the cupboard door, pulls it out and up (aided by the spring-assisted hinge), and locks the appliance into position. The power outlet is hidden inside the cabinet, so there is no need to move the mixer to the countertop. Still within the bounds of minimalist kitchens, but with all the perks of a full-sized workspace!
4. Foldaway Components
Parts of the kitchen that are only used for short bursts of time can be folded up and stored out of the way when not in use. A foldaway table or a counterbalance-hinged countertop, for example, can open up kitchen space for other purposes.
One of the most important aspects of a space-saving kitchen layout is using vertical space. A storage bed lift-up hinge mechanism can help you hide the bed above the kitchen cabinets until it needs to be pulled down at night.
5. Hidden Storage
Sometimes, there’s a lot of “dead space” in the home, and we accept it as a necessary evil — think of stairs going up to a loft. Use a concealed hinge design to turn that space into essential storage. Pull-out drawers and cubby spaces free counters from scattered pots and pans while leaving room in your cabinets for higher-priority items.
Hidden Hinge Design, Borrowed From Another Industry
Motion control and hidden hinge design concepts can save space in other rooms, too. Economy hotels and tiny hotel rooms have nailed this concept in recent years with ideas like:
- Floor-to-ceiling TV poles
- TV pop-ups, monitor lifts, and monitor pop-ups
- Foldaway Murphy beds
- Sleeper chairs
- Fold-out furniture and appliances
Fold-out furniture and appliances, coupled with advanced motion control technology, can solve the space challenge for any room in any industry.
To learn more about how counterbalance, concealed, or motion control hinges can impact your small-room design, take a look at our new hospitality resource page!
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(Editor’s note: This blog was originally published in June 2020 and was updated in June 2022.)
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