Doors vs. Drawers: Which One is Best for Storing Kitchen Supplies?

If you’re planning to remodel your kitchen and have simply assumed that you’ll be storing your dishes, pots, pans, and other standard kitchen supplies behind cabinet doors, then we may have a radical idea for you. Drawers are becoming more and more popular for everything from the smallest items to enormous pots.

Let’s check out some of the pros and cons of both options. Then reach out to Mission West Kitchen & Bath at (626) 799-3503 or stop by our showroom for more kitchen cabinetry ideas.

Drawers as your base cabinets often result in more room overall

In almost all situations, a drawer is going to be better than a cabinet at offering you maximum use of space for keeping pots, pans, cookware, and dishes right where you need them. Creating deep drawers gives you the perfect space to make sure everything is secure and organized. Drawers can be pulled out completely, which lets you make the most of all your kitchen space – including the space at the back of cabinets.

Drawers are better for heavy items

Since you can pull drawers out, they’re ideally suited for heavy items like big pots or dishes. You simply pull the drawer all the way out and lift out what you need. This is much easier than reaching into the back of a corner cabinet and having to awkwardly lift a heavy item.

Drawers allow you to create custom sizes and shapes

You can include custom inserts that work to keep your specific needs organized. For example, many people will install pegs that keep their tableware, coffee mugs, and other similar items organized. For these items, it’s often best to use a shallow drawer with custom storage of those items listed as well as spices, utensils, cooking tools, and coffee.

Drawers are better for busy kitchens

If you have a small kitchen, or even if you have a larger kitchen that’s often the center of your home’s action, then drawers can make it easier to work with a lot going on around you. While an open cabinet is in the way of anyone trying to pass by, an open drawer can be ducked under or stepped over. They’re also generally smaller, which means they affect less of the space compared to a cabinet drawer being open.

Doors offer a classic look that many prefer

The truth is that the main reason to cover your cabinets with doors is because this is the way it’s been done for many years. It can make it easier to sell your home in the future if a homeowner wants a more classic look. Some of the custom inserts available with drawers can be great, but they only serve that unique purpose. If you bought new tableware, you may have to get entirely knew inserts made to fit them.

When it comes to drawers vs. doors, there is no right answer. When it comes to finding the best company to shop for cabinetry, there is a right answer: Mission West Kitchen & Bath.