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It\u2019s always fun to learn your way around someone else\u2019s kitchen. Sometimes, you pick up clever and useful tips; other times. you leave grateful that said person is not running your<\/em> home kitchen.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Well, on a recent visit to my aunt’s house, I witnessed her use a strange storage method that was totally new to me. She took a large stack of clean plates from the dishwasher and placed them directly in a drawer right beside it. What?!<\/em> Drawers aren\u2019t for plates. Shelves are for plates. Everybody knows that.\n<\/p>\n But, no\u2014my aunt hadn’t stored her plates on shelves in years, and she had no plans to go back.\n<\/p>\n As it turns out, storing dinnerware in drawers is a kitchen organization trend that’s picked up in recent years\u2014my aunt was just ahead of the curve. Now that I\u2019ve learned her ingenious ways, I urge you to try this plate storage hack for yourself. After all, the better set up your kitchen is, the more you\u2019ll enjoy using it.\n<\/p>\n The Spruce \/\u00a0Margot Cavin\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n Think about it: plates (especially a stack of them) are some of the heaviest dishes in your whole kitchen, so why are you storing them above your head? It\u2019s almost like a disaster (or injury) waiting to happen.\n<\/p>\n Instead of keeping heavy items on the top rack, leave your tough-to-reach shelves for light glassware, mixing bowls, Tupperware, and baking tools you aren\u2019t using every day. That way, if you lose your grip and (heaven forbid) something comes crashing down, you won\u2019t break a toe or have to replace an entire china set.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Sometimes, cabinet shelves are set at awkward heights, and your stack of dishware ends up utilizing only half the available space. That\u2019s valuable kitchen storage going to waste\u2014not to mention, if your shelves are deep, good luck reaching anything in the back quadrant.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Deep drawers, on the other hand, are roomy enough to hold all your place settings. And because they pull out, everything in the back of the drawer is just as easy to reach as what’s in front (something cabinets can’t always promise). This also allows you to see all your options\u2014large plates and cake plates, soup bowls and cereal bowls\u2014in one view, so you know exactly what to reach for. Some designers even add wooden pegs to keep everything neatly in place.\n<\/p>\n Think about how often you have to walk across the kitchen to unload the dishwasher. Store your plates and other dishes as close to the dishwasher as possible (i.e., the drawer next door), and you instantly cut down on the time and energy involved in the frequent unloading process.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Similarly, when it comes to the actual \u201cputting away\u201d action, transferring dishes to a waist-level or lower storage spot spares your body from extra physical strain and ends up being better on your back. This goes for retrieving them as well\u2014just don\u2019t forget to lift with your legs!\n<\/p>\n How attractive are your everyday plates, really? They might look nice in a table setting, but stacked up, they don\u2019t need to sit front and center in your kitchen.\n<\/p>\n Especially if you have open shelving or glass-front cabinets, save your displays for prettier pieces like crystal glasses, fancy decanters, or rustic cutting boards. Basically, anything that adds more to your kitchen’s aesthetic than a stack of clunky plates.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n If you have children in the house, this final argument might be your selling point. Storing dishware at a lower level makes it easier for little hands to reach, so they’re less likely to climb onto counters unsupervised when they want a snack. Plus, they might be more willing to help set the table if they can reach all the parts (fingers crossed).\n<\/p>\n I know it might be “the way you\u2019ve always done it,” but I challenge you to rethink your cabinet storage and consider this new, useful life hack. It\u2019s never too late to refresh the kitchen, especially if that makes it a happier, more useful space for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n It\u2019s always fun to learn your way around someone else\u2019s kitchen. 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\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Why You Should Store Your Plates in Drawers\u00a0 <\/span> <\/h2>\n
Safety <\/span> <\/h3>\n
Space Maximization <\/span> <\/h3>\n
Easier Loading (and Unloading) <\/span> <\/h3>\n
Aesthetics\u00a0 <\/span> <\/h3>\n
Kid-Friendly\u00a0 <\/span> <\/h3>\n
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