In Beaverton, where home styles range from 1970s split-levels in Sexton Mountain to newer builds near Progress Ridge, “storage” is the #1 reason for a kitchen remodel. But in 2026, maximizing storage isn’t just about adding more cabinets; it’s about making sure you never have to get on your hands and knees to find a pot lid again.

Here is how to squeeze every inch of utility out of your Beaverton kitchen.

1. The “Death of the Cupboard”: All-Drawer Bases

Traditional lower cabinets with doors and shelves are becoming a relic of the past in Oregon remodels.

• The Upgrade: Replace all your lower cabinets with deep, heavy-duty drawers.
• Why it works: In a drawer, you pull the contents out to you. In a cupboard, you’re digging through a dark “black hole.” Modern glides can hold up to 100 lbs, meaning you can store your heavy Le Creuset dutch ovens and stacks of plates in drawers without them sagging.

2. The “Appliance Garage” 2.0

Portlanders love their kitchen gadgets—Air Fryers, Vitamixes, and high-end espresso machines. But we hate the visual clutter they create on the counter.

• The Solution: A hidden appliance station with a “pocket door” or a lift-up “tambour” door.
• The Pro Move: Install a charging drawer inside. This is a dedicated drawer with integrated USB-C and power outlets where you can hide your phones, tablets, and tool batteries while they charge, keeping your main counters completely cord-free.

3. Vertical Optimization: The “To-the-Ceiling” Strategy

Many older Beaverton homes have a “soffit” (that weird drywall box) above the cabinets.

• The Strategy: Rip out the soffit and run your upper cabinets all the way to the 8-foot or 9-foot ceiling.
• The “PNW” Use Case: Use that top shelf for the things you only need twice a year—like your oversized turkey roaster, holiday platters, or that canning equipment you only use during berry season. It clears up prime “eye-level” real estate for daily dishes.

4. The “Blind Corner” Rescue

Every kitchen has that one corner cabinet where Tupperware goes to die.

• Don’t use a Lazy Susan: In 2026, designers are using “LeMans” swing-outs or Magic Corners. These are articulated shelves that pull completely out of the cabinet and swivel toward you.
• The Result: You gain about 30% more usable space in that corner and 100% better visibility.

5. Toe-Kick Drawers: The Secret Level

If you’ve truly run out of wall space, look down. The 4-inch gap between your floor and your cabinets (the toe-kick) is usually wasted hollow space.

• The Innovation: Install toe-kick drawers. These are shallow, push-to-open drawers that sit at floor level.
• Best for: Storing flat items like cookie sheets, pizza stones, or even a hidden step stool for reaching those new ceiling-height cabinets.

The “Oregon Lifestyle” Storage Add:

In the Tualatin Valley, we are world-class recyclers. Do not settle for a single small trash can under the sink.

Plan for a 3-bin pull-out: One for trash, one for commingled recycling, and a smaller, sealed one for compost. Having a dedicated, integrated spot for the “green bin” is a standard requirement for a modern Portland-area kitchen.