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Appliance garage. Small appliances can quickly overtake your countertops, so consider installing an appliance garage with outlets in the back wall. Your most used appliances stay plugged in and ready to go with the lift of the door.Utensil storage. Vertical utensil storage is one of my most-requested accessories to help keep counters near the range clear.Spice and knife storage. There are many options: In addition to the pullout storage shown in the photo with the wood cabinets and gray countertop, there are drawer storage accessories for both spices and knives, spice shelves that hang on the inside of doors and magnetic strips for knives that attach to walls. Check out the various options on Houzz, and discuss with your kitchen designer to find the best fit for your kitchen.

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Tall cabinet with roll-out shelves. One of my favorite ways to add storage is a tall cabinet with adjustable roll-outs that matches the new cabinetry. You don’t have to guess what’s behind the first row of supplies — simply roll out the shelf to see.

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5. Last year: You forgot about items in your refrigerator, leading to bad smells and surprises.This year: Review freshness of items in your refrigerator weekly. A sweep of uneaten leftovers, expired sauces, sour milk or wilted vegetables will keep your refrigerator fresh and manage odors. Also, use or toss packets of condiments from take-out meals instead of saving them — those things can pile up and, in my experience, rarely get used before they expire.How to Waste Less Food

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Waterfall island , recessed kitchen lighting and pendant over dining table

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Waterfall island

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Bedside lighting and accent wall (different color)

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Floor tiles, waterfall island

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large dark square tiles

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