10/16/2026
It's probably not making your dream-home Pinterest board.
But when you're designing a kitchen, it's absolutely worth asking:
Where will the trash and recycling go?
Think beyond simply finding a cabinet for the bins.
Consider:
• Is the trash convenient to the food-prep area?
• Can someone throw something away without crossing through the person who's cooking?
• Do you need separate space for recycling?
• How easy will it be to take full bags outside or to the garage?
• Will the bins interfere with drawers, appliances, or another person's path through the kitchen?
Nobody shows off the trash cabinet when friends come over.
But getting its location wrong can annoy you approximately 47 times a day. 😄
Sometimes the least glamorous decisions are the ones that make a home work noticeably better.