Keep non-craft items in a separate bin, bookshelf or
upper shelf space, depending on how your closet is set up.
Not exact matches
Look at all the
space you still have on
upper shelves.
Switching out your
upper cabinets for
shelving opens up your
space and leaves it feeling bright and airy.
I did 12 inch deep bookcases over 24 inch deep lower closed cupboards and found that extra horizontal
space atop the lower cabinets very useful for additional serving
space or just a place to put things when removing items from the
upper shelves.
Another
space - saving idea: Opt for open
shelving in lieu of standard
upper cabinetry to keep small rooms, such as the butler's pantry and kitchen, from feeling closed in.
I was a bit hesitant because I only have two
upper cabinets in my kitchen and need additional
upper shelving or cabinet
space.
Homeowner Christine Hanlon originally envisioned rustic open
shelving in the kitchen of her century - old vacation home, but the wonky walls (an unfortunate feature of many a building of that age) were easier to disguise with closed
upper IKEA cabinetry, which Christine stacked to take advantage of the
space's high ceiling.
But larger drawers can be a clever addition to a kitchen's storage plan, and work well in
spaces with open
shelves or limited
upper cabinet storage.
Open
shelves keep everyday dishes and glasses right where you need them; the
upper shelf holds good - looking, but rarely used, serving pieces that take up valuable cabinet
space.
I have two issues with this choice: I need a stool to reach the
upper shelves, and I wish we would've had
space to use a more decorative or substantial trim on top.
Christine originally envisioned rustic open
shelving in the kitchen of her century - old vacation home, but the wonky walls (an unfortunate feature of many a building of that age) were easier to disguise with closed
upper IKEA cabinetry, which Christine stacked to take advantage of the
space's high ceiling.