Kitchens share one common problem, not enough storage. When remodeling or refacing kitchen cabinets, it is a great chance to add or create new and innovative storage options for your sanity and the perfectly practical dream kitchen. There is a great choice of storage options available for modern cabinetry.

The first step is to plan your storage requirements as you plan for new cabinetry. What is a priority need for your kitchen? You should take the time to list every issue that you want to resolve within your design. What are your cooking needs? Do you cook frequently or just pop something in the microwave? How often do you entertain? Will you be using your kitchen to eat in or just for a place to display food?

The next thing is to go to your local home improvement centers and showrooms to get some ideas and see what options appeal to you. Study home improvement periodicals, books, home shows and the Internet for other ideas. Create a binder with anything that appeals to you, including magazines or Internet pictures.

If a custom kitchen is your plan then you will be able to get a professional to visit you and assess your kitchen's layout. That person can suggest ideas to resolve any storage dilemmas you may have or simply suggest better ways of improving your existing storage.

Some of the innovative kitchen cabinetry ideas for storage include: a pull-down rack for cookbooks, keeping books clean, stored away, but accessible for cooks; drawer partitions for cooking equipment and utensil storage; a pull-down rack for knives, keeping them safely out of reach of children; internal cabinetry racks for storing plastic wrap, foil, and garbage and sandwich bags; internal cabinetry dividers for organizing large items, including racks, pizza pans, trays and cookie sheets; a pull-out tote holder in the under-the-sink cabinet; pull-out racks for garbage cans and recycling bins; mini drawers in cabinets for spices; and an internal cabinet bookcase for cookbooks. Other equally inspiring ideas are: a built in wine rack with a glass door, keeping the bottles displayed, but out of the way; glass cabinetry to display fine glasses, dishes, best china and stemware; corner cabinetry with a built-in lazy Susan for cans and other packages, allowing you to utilize a corner more efficiently; and pull-down appliance holders to store away microwaves. Whatever the idea you choose or come up with, you can make your dream kitchen that much more practical.