Most kitchen cabinets are based on a one-box-fits all design, and this works fine for much of the stuff we need to store there. But some things just can’t be conveniently stored on a horizontal shelf; namely large, flat items like platters, party trays, cutting boards, and baking sheets. These common kitchen products end up getting loaded onto shelves in heavy stacks, and when you need an item it’s inevitably near the bottom of the stack.
Vertical cabinet dividers solve this common problem by letting you stow the big, flat stuff on-edge, making for easy retrieval of items. You can custom fit the dividers for any wall or base cabinet. One of the best places to use dividers is in over-the-fridge cabinets, which are short and wide and tend to be a good fit for sheet pans and platters without wasting space. If this space is too high or too cumbersome to reach up and over the fridge, consider using the space above or below a fixed shelf in a full-height cabinet.
The following steps show two simple methods for adding vertical dividers. One version is adjustable and allows you to move dividers as needed to accommodate new storage items. The second method includes fixed dividers but retains a little more headroom in the cabinet than with the adjustable system. If necessary, a fixed divider can be moved by unscrewing and refastening its slotted cleats.
Tools & Materials
Circular saw
Straightedge guide
Router and 5⁄16" straight bit
Drill
3⁄8" MDF
1⁄4" plywood
Wood screws or coarsethread
drywall screws
Vertical storage of flat pieces means less wasted cabinet space and no more sorting through stacks when
retrieving or replacing an item.
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