Kitchen Storage Planning Guide

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Kitchen Storage Planning Guide

Plan storage by activity zones instead of spreading every cabinet type evenly. Keep frequently used prep, cooking, cleaning, food-storage and dish-storage items close to the tasks that use them, while respecting appliance and room constraints.

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  • PREP: knives, boards, bowls and frequently used ingredients
  • COOK: pots, pans, utensils and oils near the cooking zone
  • CLEAN: sink, dishwasher and cleaning supplies
  • FOOD STORAGE: pantry/refrigerator zone
  • DISH STORAGE: convenient to dishwasher/unloading path
  • SMALL APPLIANCES: dedicated accessible storage based on use frequency

Last reviewed: September 2026 · CATALOG DEPENDENT

FIGURE — Storage zones — Zones can overlap. The goal is to reduce unnecessary movement while keeping appliance doors and work surfaces usable.
ShopKitchens 30-inch Drawer Base, code 3DB30

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30-inch Drawer Base

3DB30

30″ W × 30″ H

Best use: Pots, pans, utensils or prep storage where a drawer base fits

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ShopKitchens 24-inch Pantry Cabinet, code PC2484

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24-inch Pantry Cabinet

PC2484

24″ W × 84″ H

Best use: Tall food storage where room/ceiling layout allows

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