One significant way to reduce clutter is to store your small appliances out of sight.

Retracting doors dump the countertop when appliances are in use.

Appliance Outlet

An outlet inside an appliance garage puts power where you need it.

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Keeping theappliancesbehind closed doors makes concealing them fast and easy.

Hinged doors keep it that way.

Slide-Out Storage

Vertical slide-outcabinetsputapplianceswithin easy reach, while maximizing existingstoragespace.

traditional kitchen corner alcove storage

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Tucked-Away Toaster

Create convenient stations forappliancesthat are used infrequently.

This toaster tucks away for quick storage and easy pull-out.

Blackboard paint on the inside of the door makes it easy to leave messages and reminders.

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Include pullout shelves for a handy work space, and install electrical outlets inside the cabinet.

Plus, it keeps these items out of sight but within easy reach.

The pullout drawer below stores additional baking supplies.

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Appliance Garage

Keep appliances on hand, but out of the way, with an appliance garage.

Complete with appliance outlets, this storage nook provides the storage center in this kitchen.

Keep baking appliances and utensils together to create a handy baking center.

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it’s possible for you to easily find a kit online to install an appliance garage.

Inconspicuous Storage

Carve out a corner niche for small-appliance storage.

Doorless, this secret space allows items to be easily accessible but unobtrusive.

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An electrical panel occupies the left-hand recess.

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