The secret to a tidier kitchen might be location, location ... ventilation? Find the perfect spot for an appliance garage — and reclaim your counter space.

If you're a fan of renovation shows on TV, you know what a designer's ideal kitchen looks like. It's often big and glossy with a large island, and above all, it has tons of storage space.

One thing that makes a high-end kitchen look, well, high-end? Keeping all the ugly stuff stored away! That’s the beauty of appliance garages, which keep small countertop appliances hidden behind ...