Even if it is narrow and cluttered by the drain, the space under the sink offers real storage possibilities. By choosing a system adapted to the size of the furniture and the needs of the home, you can transform this often neglected corner into a practical and well-organized area.
Under the sink, utensils and household products are often piled up without order. However, it only takes a few tips to find clarity: sort by categories, use bins, use cupboard doors or install modular shelves. Simple and strategic storage that changes everything.
Tip #1: Sort products stored under the sink
It is essential to sort the products that pile up under the sink to organize the storage correctly. As they are used daily, sponges, dishwashing liquid and other scrubbing brushes must remain within reach. On the other hand, certain household products only come out in an emergency, like pipe unblockers, and can therefore be installed at the back of the cupboard. Prioritize items which stagnate under the sink allows you to refine your choice of storage adapted to your lifestyle.
Tip #2: Organize the space under the sink with racks and bins
If the space under the sink poses so many difficulties in terms of organization, it is because it accommodates all kinds of things: we place products dedicated to the maintenance of the house such as trash bags, and sometimes even rolls of cling film. THE storage lockers allow you to group items according to their function, their family. They then simplify the household routine by providing a place for everything. These storage bins also have the advantage of being stacked.
Tip #3: Label storage under the sink
Another winning option for organizing in the kitchen: label the lockers placed under the sink. Although they may seem superficial at first glance, these labels facilitate the distribution of products and preserve the organization established at the start. In a home where several people meet, the labeled storage areas indicate what to do for adults and children alike.
Tip #4: Install sliding storage
It is not always easy to reach the bottom of a piece of furniture, and even less so when it is blocked by a drain. Instead of contorting yourself to reach corners, why not install sliding storage? Today there are bins on rails that function like drawers and considerably facilitate access to products. These systems can simply be placed on the main shelf of the furniture; or fixed to the walls at various heights to optimize the available surface area.
Tip #5: Arrange shelves under the sink
The presence of the drain under the sink should not prevent you from install some shelves. Several options exist to bypass the pipe while benefiting from optimal storage. Small modular shelves, designed specifically for fitting out cupboards, can be arranged and even superimposed inside to prioritize products. You can also adapt wooden shelves to the constraints of the drain by carrying out a simple cutoutusing a hole saw or jigsaw.
Tip #6: Play with the transparency of storage bins
The vacant space under the sink is as cramped as it is dark. Of the transparent bins can be a good way to compensate for the lack of natural light since it only takes a single glance to identify the contents of the cupboard. Whether they are made of glass or plastic (polycarbonate, plexiglass), these storage units are also moisture resistanta plus if we consider the sponges and other wet cloths which often accumulate under the sink.
Tip #7: Use storage cupboard doors
It’s a fact, the storage under the sink is generally cluttered by the drain. To compensate for the loss of this surface we therefore recommend that you invest the cupboard doors with suspended systems. Taking the form of baskets mounted on rails or hooks, they accommodate everyday utensils such as brushes, sponges, cloths or even trash bags, which slide easily into the narrow area of the door. These additional storage units increase the capacity of the furniture tenfold, at a lower cost.
Tip #8: Create a storage container under the sink
Making a layout yourself to take over the space under the sink is less complicated and less expensive than it seems, especially if you rely on recycled elements. So, it is enough to set a briefcase on the closet door to store rolls of cling film while keeping them within easy reach. In the same way, a simple curtain rod (cut for the occasion) can be hung to accommodate trash bags.
