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Where to Put a Bin in a Small Kitchen

If you have a compact kitchen, the limited space combined with the demands of modern living may have you asking, where do I put my bin? Smaller kitchens require style and practicality to ensure that the space is being managed effectively. Apart from the sink and fridge, the bin is the most frequently used item within a kitchen so needs to be easily accessible and also give you as much capacity as possible to hide away your recycling and waste. Our great choice of both in-cupboard bins and freestanding bins is sure to have a solution that makes the most of your space. In this article, we will be exploring the best places to put your bin within a small kitchen to optimise your space and interior effectively. In-Cupboard Bins Here at Binopolis, our extensive range of in-cupboard bins come in all shapes and sizes, to fit cabinets or drawers ranging from 300mm to 1200mm wide. With the bin located within a cabinet, you can free up valuable floor space to retain workflow and the clean lines of your kitchen. Size is crucial for in-cupboard bins and in most cases, people want to get the most bin capacity available to them. This is more challenging within a smaller kitchen, because the largest 600mm cabinets are often allocated to appliances. Fortunately, we have a great choice of bins for 300, 400 and 450mm wide cabinets, all designed to give you maximum capacity within the cupboard space.  We offer two styles for our in-cupboard bins: Pull-Out Door Bins Hinged Door Bins Pull-Out Door Bins Pull-out door bins offer an easily accessible unit that can store large quantities of waste and recycling without taking up much space. The best feature of the in-cupboard bin is that it pulls open easily with one hand, so you can put in your recycling and close it again on smooth runners: many of our bins for pull-out doors have top quality soft-close runners. This great addition to your kitchen is the perfect choice to ensure that you have plenty of space to work with. Bins are available in standard cabinet widths of 300, 400, 450, 500 and 600mm wide, but they can vary in depth and height, so measure carefully. Each product gives the fitted dimensions of the bin once installed in the cabinet under the ‘Fitting & Dimensions’ section. Hinged Door Bins In-cupboard bins for cabinets with hinged doors are a great way to convert the cabinet into a hidden recycling bin. Most models for hinged door cabinets are self-contained units that come fully assembled and are simply fixed to the cabinet’s base. This design means that you have some flexibility in positioning them within the cupboard. Hinged door bins can be useful when looking at smaller kitchens because it can mean that cabinets can have mixed uses. For instance, a 400mm or 500mm cabinet could have a bin on one side and extra storage on the other. Our self-contained units can confidently uphold your standards in style. Check out the Big Bio Double for a robust storage item with a capacity of 36L. Like other hinged door style in-cupboard bins, it comes with a fully extending runner that brings the bin containers out toward you to make putting in and taking out your waste quick and easy. Under Sink Waste Bins Another great place to install an in-cupboard bin is under the sink. This choice is accompanied by a bundle of benefits, including good utilisation of a difficult space and keeping everything in one place. However, there are some limitations posed by plumbing. We would recommend waiting for your plumber to finish installing a sink and u-bend before purchasing an under sink bin to ensure that you've got enough room. Due to the plumbing, bin space will be compromised and may limit your available storage space. You can also show the plumber the installed bin dimensions as given for the Specification of each product, and ask that they work the plumbing around the bin! Bins for Pan-Drawers Another option for a small kitchen is to put the waste bins in a low drawer or ‘pan drawer’. These models come with a set of bin containers standing in a base tray, so please measure the inside dimensions of your drawer and check that the tray and the height of the bins will fit. We have an extensive range of in-cupboard pan drawer bins from top suppliers including Gollinucci, Tecnoinox and Wesco. If this space isn't being utilised to its fullest, this could be an excellent opportunity for you to be practical and stylish. Our Gollinucci Sistema 9XL Drawer-based 29L Recycling Set could make the perfect addition to your kitchen. This in-cupboard bin is both practical and sophisticated for a drawer with an external width of 600mm and a smart Orion Grey finish. Hands-Free Opening Kitchen Bins One of the many benefits of modern living is the introduction of hands-free technology. We have several options for hands-free opening of some of our in-cupboard bins, either with an electrically-operated system or with a foot pedal. Both methods can be used with pull-out doors to ensure an easily accessible way to open an in-cupboard bin. Take a look at our sophisticated Hailo Libero Sensor Opening System which is a great option for hands-free opening of your kitchen bin. Free-Standing Kitchen Bins We offer two styles for our free-standing bins: recycling bins, which have 2 or 3 compartments inside, and single compartment bins. Recycling bins are great space-savers in the kitchen because they allow you to sort and store your recycling and waste in one neat place. Single compartment bins can of course be very compact and fit into tight spaces. Two great choices for compact kitchens from our recycling bins range are the Joseph Joseph Totem, which has a neat footprint but is cleverly designed to give you three useful compartments, and the Brabantia Touch Recycling bin, which has a flat back to sit close to the wall and a rounded front shape concealing two inner bins. At Binopolis, our In-cupboard bins and free-standing bins can create ideal opportunities for smaller kitchens to maximise space, optimise utility and enjoy modern living. We hope you have enjoyed our guide to where to put a bin in a small kitchen. Check out our Buying Guides for In-cupboard Bins, Recycling Bins or contact us for more information.

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Fall in love with a new kitchen bin this Valentine’s Day

Let Valentine’s Day inspire you to fall in love with a new bin! Follow our expert guide on how you can effortlessly bring a touch of love into your kitchen! Bin Power: As red is traditionally the colour of passion, why not bring an element of this shade into your home? We certainly have a huge crush on the striking scarlet shade of our Wesco Superboy 20L Pedal Bin. In addition, this eye-catching crimson is the ideal way to add a splash of colour to any kitchen. This kitchen bin's gorgeous glossy finish is powder coated for scratch and corrosion resistance. With a generous 20-litre waste capacity, it's a practical choice, while the slimline design, German craftsmanship and premium materials mean there’s absolutely no compromise on style. Did you know the Superboy was designed by Wesco with compact spaces in mind, proving that small can definitely be beautiful? Lavish your love: We have come up with another bin for you to lavish a little love with a new kitchen bin this month. You could always update it with a model that doesn’t actually look like one! Our Brabantia Bo Touch Bin has been designed with legs to look like part of the furniture, so it really is the perfect partner for open-plan kitchens. We adore the burgundy tone of the luxurious Mineral Windsor Red. It really is a super-stylish accent colour for any neutral décor. Our Brabantia Bo is available with a 33-, 34- or 36-litre capacity, and incorporates single, double and triple inner compartment options. It even features inner bins, which lift out for easy liner changing and cleaning. The Bo even comes with a ten-year manufacturer’s warranty too. So you can rest assured you’re investing in a worthwhile, long-term relationship. Pastel perfection? If pretty pastels are more your thing, prepare to fall head over heels for our Brabantia New Icon 30L Pedal Bin. In soft Clay Pink, this versatile, on-trend shade will blend beautifully with any style of kitchen. We find its super-light pedal operation and odour-proof lid closure make it a pleasure to use. This bin might look dainty and delicate, but it has plenty of staying power thanks to its corrosion-resistant steel. It’s also deceptively spacious, managing to fit a generous amount of waste into a space-saving shape. Best of all, this bin doesn’t just look good, it does good. With every purchase, Brabantia will make a donation to The Ocean Cleanup charity, which aims to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. Compact bin solution: f your heart is big but your kitchen space small, our Brabantia Flatback 30L Pedal Bin could be just the ticket. This kitchen bin’s completely flat back shape fits flush to the wall! You'll even find the elegant front tucks away discreetly, giving you copious capacity without getting in the way. ‘MotionControl’ delivers a whisper-quiet lid plus easy, light pedal operation. And the Flatback boasts both brains and beauty: clever engineering means the lid doesn’t hit the wall when the bin is opened. We especially love the complementary Mineral Pink and Mineral Mint shades – a perfect pairing!

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Remodelista recommends Binopolis and features one of our top Wesco Big Double boy recycling bins

Remodelista is one of the biggest and coolest design and home sites on the internet, a 'Sourcebook for Considered Living' with a mission to 'deliver a daily curated selection of stylish pieces and furnishings for the home'. Their philosophy of 'considered' design matches ours: good design is functionality and styling combined.   So we're very pleased that they've featured our Wesco Big Double Boy Kitchen Recycling bin , which is definitely one of our most stylish designs particularly if you like a more vintage look. It's one of our special offers at the moment, it's beautifully and solidly built and we think will reward your investment with years of efficient service. The Remodelista site is full of beautiful design ideas, so take a look here.