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DISADVANTAGES: To fit within the cabinet, the movable storage is often smaller than the overall space available.

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 12

Photo: GE

(Fig. 12). In base or tall cabinets with a typical depth of +24" roll-out shelves and accessories further

3. REPLACE FIXED SHELVES WITH ADJUSTABLE/ROLL-OUT SHELVES.

DISADVANTAGES: Deeper units may absorb some base cabinet storage. Built-in units can only be used

2. IMPROVE CORNER STORAGE.

A corner revolving shelf or corner swing-out shelf will improve access to previously blind corners (Fig. 11).

SWING-OUT SHELF TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CORNER STORAGE

age at the point of use. Easy to accomplish in a rehab project.

Successful installation in rehab requires precise dimensioning of available interior space and the opening.

In wall, tall, or base cabinets, converting to adjustable shelves allows the homeowner to maximize storage

ADVANTAGES: Items can be easily stored and used without reaching into cabinets.

Recent needs for recycling have brought responsive design in the form of rotating multiple bins that make

where installed.

ADVANTAGES: Improves access.

ROLL-OUT SHELVES IN BASE CABINET

ADVANTAGES: Provides safer access to storage above the universal reach range. Built-in units provide stor

increase access to storage. Note that when cabinet depth is less than 18" roll-outs are usually not necessary.

DISADVANTAGES: Weight of items to be stored must be considered for proper function of the roll-out shelf

good use of the otherwise poor storage in the corners.

(hardware/shelf ratings for maximum load are usually available).