01.23.08
Appliance garage thoughts
I was asked in a recent comment about my thoughts on appliance garages. I have not yet decided if it makes sense in our kitchen, but have given it some thought.
I have seen some appliance garages that rob much of the counter space which would not be my style. This could be offset in kitchens that use 30″ deep counters instead of the traditional 24″ deep counters. Putting appliance garages in a corner is often another way to have an appliance garage without using prime counter space.
My hope is to keep most of our small appliances on a Super Susan. However, it makes sense to me to keep appliances which are used everyday on the counter – our examples would be the coffee maker and maybe the toaster. The stand mixer might also be an appliance I would leave on the counter, not that I use it everyday, but it is heavy and bulky to lift.
I see the primary advantage of an appliance garage that it keeps the appliance away from the splatters and grease that come with cooking. I just hatecleaning appliances that I have not even used. For some the appliance garage appears to their ascetic taste, creating a smoother look than appliances setting on the counter.
A factor with choosing appliance garages is the way in which the door opens. The tambour door often seen on traditional appliance garages can be temperamental. Other doors setups open up or slide to the side.
A twist on the appliance garage is a slide out shelf at counter height.
Below are a few photos which have I have linked to previous posts.
Buddy said,
July 6, 2008 at 2:20 pm
I’m not sure I really like the idea of having an “appliance garage” in the middle of my counter top. The corner one might not be so bad. From the photos it seems like they take up a lot of space and don’t really have the capacity to hold a number of small appliances. I prefer clean counters and my appliances in the lower cupboards.
CalFinder Remodeling Blog » Accessories that Make your Kitchen Fun and Inviting said,
August 19, 2008 at 2:11 pm
[...] can add flavor by accessorizing with wall shelves, pot racks, and oddly enough, an appliance garage. This oft-unheard of concept is actually a nifty idea; it is a compartment built into your [...]
Tulip's Mom said,
June 16, 2009 at 7:56 pm
My log home has a great room (living, dining areas and kitchen) that’s maybe 25 by 15 feet. I’ve set up the kitchen as simply as possible, but the counters still look cluttered. Would a set of garages be a good way to make the area look more coherent?