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Specialty Storage

Charging Drawers

Internal Power Management

How do you safely charge electronics inside a drawer? +
We install CSA-approved "Docking Drawer" outlets with integrated thermostats. The drawer box is notched to allow the power cable to cycle without pinching, providing a cord-free countertop.

In-drawer power strips with USB ports and cable management for clutter-free device charging.

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Linen Tower Pull-outs

Textile Storage Architecture

How do you organize deep linen closets? +
Full-extension 24" deep pull-out shelves allow you to see towels at the back of the stack. We use "vented" wood slats to ensure airflow and prevent musty odors in bathroom environments.

Narrow, full-height slides designed for vertical towel and toiletry organization in luxury bathrooms.

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Magic Corner Pullouts

Corner Articulation Hardware

Are 'Magic Corners' better than Lazy Susans? +
Magic Corners (swing-out rectangular trays) utilize nearly 90% of a blind corner's volume, making them better for storing square items like small appliances or food containers compared to circular carousels.

Articulating shelf systems that bring "dead" corner space contents fully out of the cabinet for easy access.

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Peg-Board Drawer Organizers

Adjustable Dish & Pot Layouts

How do you keep plates from sliding in drawers? +
We use a "Peg System"—a perforated wood drawer bottom with movable hardwood pegs. This allows you to customize the layout for different dish sizes, keeping them secure during drawer movement.

A perforated drawer base with moveable hardwood pegs to secure plates, bowls, and cookware in place.

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Sliding Backsplash Storage

Concealed Wall-Cavity Utility

Can the backsplash be used for storage? +
Yes. We can design "Mid-Way" tracks or sliding stone panels that reveal 4" deep niches for spices, knife blocks, or oils, keeping the main countertop completely clear.

Motorized or manual sliding panels that reveal hidden shelving for spices or tools behind the range.

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Spice Storage Solutions

In-Door & Cabinet Organizing

What are the best options for spice organization? +
We offer tiered drawer inserts for horizontal visibility or slim 6" vertical pull-outs flanking the range. For Shaker designs, door-mounted racks are available if the interior shelving is recessed 3" to accommodate.

Tiered wooden inserts or door-mounted racks designed to organize jars for high-visibility cooking.

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Toe Kick Vacuum

Integrated Suction Hardware

What is a toe-kick vacuum? +
A built-in vacuum inlet (sweep) at floor level that allows you to sweep kitchen debris directly into your central vacuum system.

A built-in central vacuum inlet (Sweepovac) that allows floor debris to be swept directly into the suction port.

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Toe-Kick Drawers

Plinth-Level Storage Access

What is a Toe-Kick drawer used for? +
A shallow drawer built into the 4" recessed space at the bottom of a cabinet. Ideal for flat items like baking sheets, placemats, or step-stools that are used infrequently.

A "secret" push-to-open drawer built into the toe-kick space for valuables or flat-item storage.

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