Make it work!

I hope somebody is reading this because it truly will help you with any new project.  I remember being in school in a design class and a picture a teacher showed of every possible kitchen utensils, dishes, appliances strewn about a kitchen floor, it was as if a small tornado had hit.  the purpose was to show us ALL those things needed a home.  No mattter what room but most especially your kitchen, know what and where you want to put your possesions  and define some areas. 

A job I recently finished is so well organized that even my kids couldn't mess it up.  There is a breakfast area that has an appliance garage for toaster, coffee maker etc.  The shelves above hold  all types of tea, coffee related necessities.....creamers sugars...and we are talking more than one or two kinds. the first drawer below holds silverware  Below that is a drawer with cups , below that a drawer for bagels, bread....my point being that it is ALL there for family and their  guests (which seems to happen a lot) It is also designed so that it is just as you enter the kitchen so that you can grab something to drink and be out of the chef's way. Be sure to think about how you use your spaces, it helps with the planning.