How do I customize into shelving and storage?
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Cheryl O'Neill on Jan 18, 2015Do you like things out of sight or open ?Helpful Reply
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Cheryl O'Neill on Jan 18, 2015What about a narrow cabinet, such as this? With two, you could connect them at the narrow end (the back) so that they open to the left and right, not to the front. The roll out doors allow access to the very back of the cabinet. You can have a glass top cut with rounded corners. This will sit close to the wall, not creating a barrier to the doors. As well, this still leaves all the space on the wall for open storage. The top would be a great coffee location. http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S39869669/ (sorry, I couldn't get the picture to copy and paste)Helpful Reply
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Karen on Jan 18, 2015Try using baskets below (lined or unlined depends on your taste). The gather a bunch of old glass jars, remove the labels and paint all the lids a matching color for storage on the upper shelf (some of those chalkboard labels would be cute here), then use storage trays on the main shelf for the coffee maker and it's supplies. Once well organized you may be amazed at how much you can store in this space and it will be easy for you to keep it clean too.Helpful Reply
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Cheryl O'Neill on Jan 19, 2015Deborah@ This could make some great shelving. You pick the width of board and recycle belts of your colour choice. very little $$ ;) (found this on Pinterest)Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Jan 19, 2015What about one of those tool cabinets. They have a couple of drawers and doors and are sometimes on wheels. You could then add open shelves above. Think you could paint the cabs and shelves in a colour to your liking..Helpful Reply
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Dolly on Jan 20, 2015Marion, Don't forget about utilizing Craigs List in your state. You may find a piece of furniture that has all the components you want, but in it's present state it maybe ugly as heck. You have to stay open minded and look beyond the ugly color or hardware. Some paint-chalk paint in a color you want and finish it off with a coating of clear wax or dark wax for a more antiqued look. Annie Sloane is the chalk paint guru, but terrible expensive. About $40.00 for a quart, $25-$35.00 for her brushes and I'm not sure about the wax. I've learned on you tube tutorials about this painting process that the items maybe expensive, but they go a long way. I have also been told that Joanne fabrics has similar chalk paint and waxes for under $10.00 for a quart. J.A. Fabrics also has on their web site half off coupons you can print up and use. Oh I rambled again. Sorry about that. I mention C.L., because I have found some really great piece . Fixed them up, and resold them for a nice profit. Best of luck! ~DollyHelpful Reply
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Dolly on Jan 23, 2015And don't forget to negotiate. Most expect that, that's how I've gotten some great pieces for cheap!Helpful Reply
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Cheryl O'Neill on Jan 24, 2015@Deborah you need an open mind and let the wheels turn.....and you seem to have that :) Did you like the Belt shelves? Very thrifty and you can be creative there as well.Helpful Reply
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