I wonder if this pantry could also store away glasses, plates, bowls etc. eliminating the need for overhead cabinets. It's not that I don't like overhead cabinets, however in a small kitchen no cabinets gives the illusion of more space.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
10" Hallway Pantry
I'm really loving the idea of a hallway pantry. My current pantry is quite deep and I find I only use what's in the front 30cm on a regular basis. Everything else beyond 30cm is forgotten about and long (and I mean LONG) out of date.
above image from "not so big remodeling" by Susan Susanka
I wonder if this pantry could also store away glasses, plates, bowls etc. eliminating the need for overhead cabinets. It's not that I don't like overhead cabinets, however in a small kitchen no cabinets gives the illusion of more space.
I wonder if this pantry could also store away glasses, plates, bowls etc. eliminating the need for overhead cabinets. It's not that I don't like overhead cabinets, however in a small kitchen no cabinets gives the illusion of more space.
Kitchen table as island bench.
Here are a few photos where people have gone a raised table rather than island bench. I think it is very country cottage as opposed to slick modern kitchen, but i do like the idea. Obviously the need for storage has to be resolved somewhere else, but there is something I like about the a table that doubles as a work bench rather than an island doubling as a table. It could work for us!
photographer: Michael Graydon Source: House & Home March 2009
photographer: Donna Griffith Source: House & Home July 2008
photographer: Michael Graydon Source: House & Home April 2010
photographer: William Waldron Source: Elle Decor June 2010
'It's complicated' kitchen
A couple of weeks ago the Meryl Streep movie 'It's complicated' was on television and I was fortunate enough to tape it onto my TV hard drive. I think I have watched it about 5 times so far, pausing and lusting over the kitchen in her Spanish styled ranch.
What is it about this house? I want it, i want it now! Seriously i think it's the combination of organised clutter, the feeling of looking into a chefs home kitchen and the relaxed country charm.
The thing that has made the biggest impression on me is her island table rather than bench. Could this be the answer to our space problem in our proposed kitchen/family room? As we don't really have enough room for a separate meals area, could the island double as a table as well? Would I be sacrificing too much storage having a raised table only? hmmmmmm
Here are some photos,
What is it about this house? I want it, i want it now! Seriously i think it's the combination of organised clutter, the feeling of looking into a chefs home kitchen and the relaxed country charm.
The thing that has made the biggest impression on me is her island table rather than bench. Could this be the answer to our space problem in our proposed kitchen/family room? As we don't really have enough room for a separate meals area, could the island double as a table as well? Would I be sacrificing too much storage having a raised table only? hmmmmmm
Here are some photos,
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