Kitchen storage solutions on a budget
For most of us, the first step in finding more room in our cabinets would be to get rid of stuff you don't use. Whether you weed out your things or not, here are a few places you may be able to find more storage:
Look to the ceiling.
Pots and pans take up so much space - get them out of the cabinet and hang them up. Try this inexpensive idea for hanging cookware:
Attach "U" bolts or eyebolts to all four corners of an old or new window. Hang the window from chains and "S" hooks and eyebolts screwed into ceiling joists. Attach plain or fancy towel bars to the edges of the window and use "S" hooks to hang pots, herbs or utensils from the bars. Window can also be used as a display shelf for collectibles or plants.
You can use this as a decorative piece as well by hanging wire baskets, herbs to dry or other displays of colourful collections. Colourful colanders tied together using twine can also be hung and then used to store fruits and vegetables. One of my friends actually stores napkins, knives, forks, spoons and rolled up hand towels (she uses hand towels as placemats).
Take advantage of available wall space.
- Attach a piece of lattice or a pre-made trellis to the wall for hanging utensils, pots and pans, dish towels or oven mitts. You get the idea!
- Add shelves. Not only are open shelves an extremely practical storage solution, but they are an easy - and affordable - decorative element. Open shelves are a great way to show off your favourite teapots, jugs or platters that are taking up valuable space in your cabinets. Go through your cupboards and select pieces that will add interest and colour to the room.
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