Space Saving Ideas for Small Kitchens

Linear actuators have become increasingly indispensable in making smart homes and the technology like has found its way into making more user-friendly and elegant kitchens. To create more space for a small kitchen, you can build a retractable spice rack from the kitchen top or side of the wall. To save space, the kitchen can be modified to give the kitchen an elegant look while creating more storage space. Creating more space in the kitchen can be used for cooking and bigger working area. Building automated storage unit for spices that can retract into the walls or tables can improve the aesthetic value of the kitchen whilst having more space. They also ensure the kitchen is not overly congested whilst having more storage capacity. In this article, a step-by-step procedure of building a retractable spice rack using simple equipment is described in detail.

To build a simple automated space rack, attach the guide rails and slides to the side of the spice shelf to create a smooth horizontal movement. You can look for an alternative tool that can create the same straight movement such that it can slide easily and nicely. Join one mounting section to the back of the rack at the top. The next step you associate the direct actuator to the side of the board. Join the other mounting section to the base of the rack.

This section will keep the actuator set up as it pushes/pulls the rack. Make sure not to join it to the back of the rack. It must be connected to the base or your rack wouldn’t move uncontrollably and you could destroy the motor on the actuator. Carefully attach mini linear actuators to the mounting brackets in a way they create a controlled movement of the rack. If the joints and actuators do not produce controlled and smooth movement the retracting shelf would malfunction shortly. Always configure and the moving parts to work seamlessly to ensure the rack is robust and can last for a long time. Connect the wires to the power source and the switch. Finish setup by installing it in the space you intent to set it up on. Measure and cut the appropriate size hole to install the retractable rack. Slight modifications can be done to the afore-described procedure to suit the user needs. The functionality of the spice rack can be replicated to create more retractable shelfs and storage units for other things needed in the kitchen.

Now that you have a retractable rack you can maintain it by greasing the movable parts to avoid wearing out and ensure smooth movement of the entire rack. Always keep the wiring insulated and in dry environment since kitchens are likely to be wet or moisturized and can mess the electrical parts of the system. You can also find more controllers which can be configured or programmed to automate the process more or control the rack from even an app.

Concisely, building a spice rack can be a simple step any person can undertake and get through it in few hours. The procedure for setting a spice rack can be replicated for other miniature storage units in the kitchen or elsewhere in the house.