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I got these chrome storage shelves at a big box hardware store. The big one was $56 and the smaller one was $33. The wine rack/ stemware attachment, which I think is brilliant, was only $20! These may be lowly garage-type storage, but I like the open, clean, chrome look. It's a smart look, I think, and it requires us to keep things orderly. They are ultra sturdy as well, and need no tools to build.
I would show before photos, but that would be embarrassing. We had resorted to piles in corners. The cookbooks were all hidden away in the living room in a pile, and the wine lived on the kitchen floor. Not cute.
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My favorite change is the gain in counter space. The microwave used to sit on the end there where you see the coffee-maker. That's like 2 extra square feet of workspace! Yay!!
I still want to do some more as far as storage and organization. I'd like to make a magnetic spice rack, similar to this, and Jack is looking into building a magnetic knife strip. Although knife strips are widely available, Jack wants a nice wood one that won't threaten to scratch knives, and it shouldn't be hard to make.
Have any simple, frugal kitchen improvement/storage/organization tips? Share them with us!
3 comments:
Looks good, Stef! I had a magnetic knife rack in my old apt. in NYC, and dearly loved it. Those are so convenient!
My favorite organization idea: have a pantry week once every couple of months when you actively try to cook with (and use up) stuff that you already have in the pantry/freezer and go easy on food shopping :) it is amazing how much clutter is reduced.
Hey, Stef! Just wanted to share my recent spice rack experience with you. Good luck and have fun! -Lance
http://vaughnaustin.com/2008/01/09/spice-rack/
Thanks so much Steff, you've given me a great idea!
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