Piggy backing off my last post Perfectly Organized Pantries,
I bring you more storage and organization ideas.
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Unless we add an addition to our house, we simply will never have a butler's pantry- I need to get over it! Open shelving can be an attractive option- it certainly is a functional one.
By using baskets, much of the clutter can be disguised.
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Clustering appliances and canisters on a shelf, instead of having them spread out on the counters, not only frees up counter space but makes for a more visually expansive space and reduces that cluttered look.
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The down side of open shelving for me has always been the dust and grease factor.
I guess you have to weigh the pros and cons. The other thing of course, is finding the space for open shelves.
Consider this:
Putting shelves right across the windows is actually an option. (Also, notice the shelf over the window.) Why haven't I thought of this?! One of the reasons I have a storage problem is because one of my walls is windows, duh!- put shelves right over the windows!
More storage plus a place to grow herbs- sounds like a 2012 project.
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Or...shelves around the windows as well as in front of them.
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If your storage is out of reach- you will have an excuse to get a rolling ladder.
That's as good of a reason as any!
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No room in the kitchen, shelves in an adjacent eating area- just as useful.
Isn't this pretty?
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And to wrap it up,
If you have an open shelf with an open bracket, you will have a place to display a random branch.
Now that's pretty cool :) ...and functional!
Tomorrow, some more fun and creative ideas!
I never would have imagined putting a shelf in front of a window, but it looks great. Love that twig on the last one too.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you I couldn't have open shelving because of dust and grease. People have no idea how far and wide grease travels on its own. I do love that first idea but once again....dust and grease. Good luck with your storage but I say add onto the house....;)
ReplyDeleteThat last image with the branch is pretty cool. I like that! I need to figure out a system for my magazines.
ReplyDeleteGreat new ideas for more storage, thanks!!! Love that last picture too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ideas! I'm loving the one with the rolling ladder. Have a beautiful day, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteThese are great alternatives. Another idea I've seen a lot of lately is to bring an upper cabinet all the way down to the countertop. Of course, that'll only work if you have counter space to spare!
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