Pondering. I was thinking about my kitchen today. What could I do differently? Is it set up correctly? Is there anything I can change to make my jobs easier?
I got to thinking about open shelving … how much I love it in magazines. How easy and handy they appear. And then I experimented.
No, not that kind of shelving. What I mean was open shelving for my dishes. Why must they hide behind cupboard doors? Wouldn’t it be handy to pull them from the dishwasher or sink and deposit them quickly on a shelf until they’re needed again?
Like this.
Whad’ya think?
I think it’s not bad. It’s handy. But it’s missing something. It’s too predictable. It’s not like these … from Country Living magazine.
Hmmm. Texture behind the dishes. Maybe my shelves need some texture …
I have an idea. I’ll let you know if it works out. It involves old burlap sacks.
For now, though, feast your eyes on these delightful kitchens.
Now there’s an idea. Take some old (or new) lace and tea stain it. Hang it across your windows for a valance. What a cool, economical and primitive idea! Try it … and let me know how it turns out — I’d love to see your photos!
Hey Jennifer! I have open shelves in my kitchen and I love it. I tore all the upper cabinets out. I tweak with it constantly, and I still don’t have it like I want it, don’t know if I ever will, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat!
Those kitchen photos were to die for. Ugh. I love it so much it hurts. I’m planning on doing a lot of ‘merchandising’ (that’s what I call decorating) this winter.
Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
I’d take a pitcher from the top shelf and mix it up with a pile from the bottom shelf (if you can still reach the things you use the most. ) and since in Augusta, its Fall, maybe slip in some colorful leaves, gourds, seasonal items.