Asked on Jan 18, 2015
How do I customize into shelving and storage?
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Deborah
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This small section of my kitchen wall houses an ugly coffee stand at the moment. What can I do to make this section a well organized, functional space? Since my cabinets are scary and lack space (they have deep dark tunnels) I need extra storage and this space is the only wall I can do this on. Take a look at some of my inspirational photos and keep in mind industrial theme. How do I create this space to be packed with good storage solutions on a dime that looks good? I am hoping to combine open and closed storage spaces. #kitchenIdeas #kitchenstorage #Industrial
This is the ugly wall and rack. Planning to revamp my entire kitchen Industrial theme. This space needs storage mixed with open and closed shelving. How can it be?
I selected these photos carefully for the upper shelving. I need a mixture of these photos. I have jars and like the pots and peg board ideas here. Underneath this built componet will be the lower storage in next photo.
Lower Storage options. I would like to stay as narrow (unit doesnt need to sit out far into room). I would like to house things like crockpot, Large stock pots, dinning needs-serving trays and can goods if able,
Forget the built ins? Free standing shelving or built in shelving with perhaps one or two doors to hide things I don't want seen?
Love this idea; Highlight Open Shelves accented with a color-block backdrop. Create the look by masking off a large rectangle with painter's tape and rolling on your accent color. Remove the tape and hang your shelves.
8 answers
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Do you like things out of sight or open ?
Cheryl O'Neill
on Jan 18, 2015
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What 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)
Cheryl O'Neill
on Jan 18, 2015
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Try 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.
Karen
on Jan 18, 2015
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Deborah@ 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)
Cheryl O'Neill
on Jan 19, 2015
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What 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..
Marion Nesbitt
on Jan 19, 2015
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Marion, 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! ~Dolly
Dolly
on Jan 20, 2015
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And don't forget to negotiate. Most expect that, that's how I've gotten some great pieces for cheap!
Dolly
on Jan 23, 2015
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@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.
Cheryl O'Neill
on Jan 24, 2015
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