Kitchen drawers: Where, which ones and how many!

When planning your kitchen renovation, you must keep in mind that it is one of the most used and trafficked rooms in the entire house. Therefore, any decision about the layout or design of the integrated kitchen furniture must be based on two important concepts: order and functionality.

We're sure you're already thinking about which furniture modules you need to make your kitchen adapt to the way you use it, which CUBRO fronts you will choose to achieve a design that reflects your style, or which appliances are essential to make your life easier. But have you still thought about how many kitchen drawers you'll need for this space to function the way you want it to?

Drawers are one of the essential elements for achieving that order and functionality we were talking about; they play a crucial role in keeping everything in its place and, more importantly, within reach. Deciding how many you'll need, where they'll be located, and what features each one will have shouldn't be an arbitrary decision. It's worth considering to create a truly functional kitchen that meets your real usage needs.

Having successfully created more than 4,700 projects, at CUBRO we know a little about this topic and want to help you resolve the big question when designing your future kitchen: How many drawers should it have? Where should they be located? What type of drawers should I choose? We'll clear up all these doubts for you; just keep reading...

Where to place the drawers in the kitchen

When determining the location of drawers in the kitchen, it's important to consider your cooking workflow and your habits and preferences when using this space. The most useful locations for them are:

In the preparation area

That space on your countertop where you start preparing your recipes, where you then plate up, or where you pour a quick cup of coffee, is crying out for a drawer underneath. Placing drawers under your preparation area will allow you to have kitchen utensils, cutlery, or cutting boards within easy reach, without having to move to the other side of the room while you prepare your ingredients.

Another good idea for this area of ​​the kitchen is to opt for a pull-out drawer to house the recycling bins.

Near the fire zone

Placing a large, deep drawer that comfortably accommodates heavier items like pots and pans next to your stovetop (gas, glass, or induction) is a good and, above all, safe option!

Beyond the convenience of having your cooking utensils right under the hob and the added space efficiency it provides, drawers located in this location increase safety in your kitchen by preventing you from moving hot objects.

Next to the dishwasher

If your kitchen size allows, having a cutlery drawer and/or a taller one to store your dishes next to the dishwasher is a tremendously functional idea that will make it easier and eliminate the hassle of putting freshly washed dishes and cutlery back in their proper place.

What type of drawers to choose

The functionality of kitchen drawers improves significantly when their interior is designed or customized with accessories for a specific use. The functionality of your kitchen and its ease of use will increase if you have at least one of each of these drawer types.

Wider than they are tall. This type of drawer (the most traditional) has the perfect dimensions to include an interior cutlery drawer and keep all your (small) kitchen utensils and cutlery organized and accessible.

Spacious and deep. A tall drawer, to which you can easily add a rail or divider system, will allow you to keep all your heavy kitchenware organized and accessible. Pots, pans, saucepans, and their corresponding lids will no longer be stacked untidily and you'll be able to access them easily if you opt for one or more drawers of this type.

Pantry drawers. If you want to increase the storage capacity of your pantry, a tall drawer can be very useful for easy access to your favorite ingredients.

It's recommended that these types of drawers be well-ventilated and equipped with airtight containers or jars to keep products fresh and well-organized.

How many drawers should my kitchen have?

In this case, less is more… it's not always the case, and in a space like the kitchen, it's hard to find an extra drawer inconvenient. However, you should analyze the actual size of your kitchen and choose the right number of drawers for the space you have.

Kitchens of less than 8 m2

In small kitchens, optimizing space is essential. Between three and five drawers included in CUBRO's built-in cabinets will be enough to keep your kitchen organized.

Opt for multifunctional solutions, such as drawers with built-in organizers that maximize their capacity.

Kitchens between 8 and 12 m²

Medium-sized kitchens allow for more flexibility in terms of storage and organization. You can fit between 5 and 8 well-spaced drawers. Consider including a tall drawer for pots and pans, several medium-sized drawers for utensils and food, and a couple of lower drawers for cutlery and smaller items.

Kitchens larger than 12 m²

A large, spacious kitchen will give you the opportunity to truly have everything in its place, as you can easily install between 8 and 12 drawers. This way, you'll ensure that your kitchen utensils and food items are sorted in a specific location. You can also use other, more whimsical types of drawers, such as a spice rack, a recycling bin, or even a pull-out bread bin. In a spacious kitchen, there's room for everything!

Do you have any questions? Questions? Any comments? Contact the CUBRO design team and they'll clarify everything you need to know before deciding where, which, and how many drawers your new CUBRO kitchen will have.