Kick Drawers: The Smartest Hidden Storage in Your Kitchen
The bottom few inches of your kitchen cabinets — the toe-kick — is one of the most overlooked spaces in the entire home. Most kitchens leave it empty. At Sebior, we turn that forgotten space into extra storage that is sleek, functional, and thoughtfully designed: kick drawers.
Kick drawers are shallow, hidden drawers that pull out from the toe-kick area. They’re only possible with precise, custom-built cabinetry, which makes them a signature detail in many Sebior kitchens.
What Exactly Is a Kick Drawer?
A kick drawer is a fully functional drawer built into the toe-kick space, usually 3–4 inches tall. Instead of a fixed panel under your base cabinets, this space becomes a slim drawer ideal for storing flat or lightweight items.
Because it blends perfectly with the cabinetry design, the drawer is completely concealed until you open it — a clean, modern solution that maximizes every inch of the kitchen.
Why Kick Drawers Work Best in Custom Kitchens
Kick drawers require:
- High-precision construction
- Strong drawer slides that operate smoothly near the ground
- Seamless alignment with the rest of the cabinetry
- Exact cabinet measurements
This level of detail isn’t possible in basic stock cabinets or most big-box store lines.
Sebior builds all cabinetry in our Wisconsin workshop, using European frameless techniques that allow for exact measurements and clean lines. Because the cabinets are made here in America — not overseas — we control the fit, quality, and durability needed to execute specialty features like kick drawers.
What Can You Store in Kick Drawers?
Kick drawers are surprisingly practical for:
- Baking sheets and cooling racks
- Thin cutting boards
- Kids’ art supplies
- Seasonal placemats and table linens
- Pet bowls or pet accessories
- Rarely used specialty tools
- Small items you want hidden but easy to reach
For families with small children, kick drawers are great for storing “kid items” low enough for little ones to access safely.
Kick Drawers in Modern, Minimalist Kitchens
Kick drawers shine in modern, minimalist and highly functional kitchens. They enhance:
- Clean, uninterrupted cabinet lines
- Sleek contemporary cabinet styles
- Tight Chicago condo kitchens where every inch matters
- Open-concept North Shore homes that need hidden storage
Clients often tell us it feels like they “found” an extra cabinet — without changing the footprint of the room.
Add Kick Drawers to Your New Kitchen Layout
Kick drawers need to be planned early in the design process, before cabinets are ordered. If you’re remodeling or building a kitchen in Chicago, Evanston, Glenview, Winnetka, Wilmette, Vernon Hills, Palatine, or Milwaukee, we’d love to show you how this hidden feature can elevate your space.
Ready to explore kick drawers in your new kitchen?
Schedule a design consultation with Sebior and we’ll help you design custom cabinetry that makes the most of every inch — including the toe-kick.
