Better Use of S P A C E

 Hola!

 I've rec'd some emails asking questions about the vacant corner in our kitchen ...

the upper corner (left of the sink) had this cabinet ...

 ... it was such poor use of space ... I couldn't see what was in the cabinet ... 

(and if you're like me)

"OUT OF SIGHT -- OUT OF MIND"  

So we ripped it out when we saw this picture ...

Debra's Kitchen in NY

it completely opened my little world to a BETTER USE OF SPACE

(all those glass jars make my heart go pitter-patter)

living in a cozy cottage ... you HAVE to look at space different

it has to look pleasing to the eye BUT every nook and cranny 

MUST BE FUNCTIONAL!

Thus, the corner will become my baking nook

jars will hold dry goods like flour, sugar, cornmeal, and various grains ... fun!

the corner under the shelves-to-be will house the Kitchen-Aide Mixer

see the two drawers ... they are filled with measuring spoons, 

rolling pin, pastry cutter, ect.

the upper cabinets hold baking supplies like vanilla, baking powder, 

baking soda, cocoa, thickeners, tapioca and mixing bowls 

the cabinet below left houses vinegars, oils, and a big ol' tub of shortening 

the cabinet below right has this new feature ...

a trash can nooked away

:O)

Dan and I won this at Kitchen World's Grand Opening Night

I LOVE free! 


I love a bargain ... but "free" has to beat all.

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Wanna see more inspiration of open-shelving in the kitchen?

I'll keep you posted on the baking nook ... for now sweet cornbread is being

baked weekly to go with that yummy fall favorite ... chili!

Note:  I hope to post more pics about Debra's Kitchen in NY ... it is amazing ... she taught

            me that you can have the kitchen you want ... just think outside the box ... and don't 

            do what everybody else is doing. 

Happy Fall my friend!