Ever wondered how magazine-worthy kitchens maintain their sleek look without visible outlets? The secret lies in strategic placement using angled power strips – a game-changing solution we’ve implemented in hundreds of Portland kitchens.
In this guide, you’ll discover how to eliminate unsightly outlets while maintaining all the functionality your modern kitchen demands. Plus, see real examples from our recent Portland kitchen remodels.
Why Use Angled Power Strips?
Having enough outlets in your kitchen is critical, especially if you love cooking with multiple appliances. But a highly visible outlet stuck on the side of a beautiful island or backsplash can instantly detract from your carefully designed space. Angled power strips offer an elegant solution that balances both form and function.
Kitchen outlets serve two essential purposes:
For practicality, you need conveniently placed outlets to power everything from your stand mixer and coffee maker to charging your devices. Modern kitchens demand more power access than ever before.
For aesthetics, the visual impact matters. You’ve likely seen stunning kitchen islands with jarring, contrasting outlets interrupting the clean lines and beautiful materials. These electrical necessities often become unwelcome visual interruptions in an otherwise perfect space.
Angled power strips solve this dilemma by providing the electrical access you need while maintaining the design integrity you want. Let’s explore three clever implementation methods that our clients love.
Types of Angled Power Strips
Angled power strips and some good kitchen design can make your space usable as well as beautiful. We use 3 kinds of angled power strips to get outlets exactly where clients want them, and to provide the most functionality.
1. Compact angled power strip
The first is the compact angled power strip. These are ideal for placing right under the countertops on kitchen islands. The outlets themselves stay hidden, but they provide easy access for all of your kitchen tools and electronics, especially if you’re using an appliance with a short cord. They also come in a few different colors if you want to match them to your countertops.
2. Under cabinet angled power strips
Another type that we’ll often recommend is an angled power strip that is combined with your under-cabinet lighting.
These are very convenient because wherever you’re working along the cabinets, you have ready access to a series of outlets. This configuration can be great for a counter breakfast area with a coffee machine, toaster, and blender side-by-side for example.
Plus, this solution removes any outlets from the backsplash, so you don’t need to worry about marring a pristine quartz or tile backsplash with any unsightly electrical outlets.
3. Corner angled power strip
The third common type of power strip that we’ll use is a larger one, mainly for areas like corners. These strips can contain features beyond just the outlets, like USB plugs or switches to make them even more functional.
These work especially well with light, bright kitchen, as a light-colored corner power strip can sort of disappear among the overall palette of the kitchen. They can also be ideal inside cabinets, if you really want the outlets out of the way.
How to Incorporate Angled Power Strips in Your Kitchen
✓ New Construction: Plan power strip locations during the design phase
✓ Remodeling: Easily retrofit angled power strips during your renovation
✓ Existing Kitchen: Several options can be installed without major construction
Most homeowners are surprised to learn that adding angled power strips doesn’t add a ton of cost to your kitchen project, while dramatically improving both functionality and aesthetics.
Enhance Your Kitchen Functionality Without Compromising Style
Angled power strips offer the perfect solution for homeowners who want both practicality and beauty in their kitchen design. Whether you choose compact strips tucked under countertops, integrated under-cabinet strips, or corner options with additional features, these thoughtful additions can transform how you interact with your kitchen space while maintaining its visual appeal.
As you plan your kitchen remodel or update, consider how these discreet power solutions can be incorporated into your design. The small details often make the biggest difference in creating a kitchen that’s both stunning and functional.
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Ready to incorporate these smart power solutions into your kitchen? Our design team can help you plan the perfect outlet placement for your specific needs. Schedule a free consultation today, and let’s create a kitchen that seamlessly blends beauty and functionality.