Mountain Homes-Bedrooms

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Welcome to part five of my Carolina mountain home series which features five beautiful bedrooms. These are presold homes built by my son-in-law, Ray Foral of Ridgeline Construction Group, Inc in The Cliffs Communities located in the Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC area.  To see the first post, click <a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/07/mountain-homes-front-entry.html"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>. Second post, click <a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/07/mountain-homes-kitchens-dining-rooms.html"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>,  third post, click <a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/07/mountain-homes-bars-wine-cellars-game.html"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>, and fourth post, click<span style="color: red;"> </span><a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/08/mountain-homes-family-rooms.html"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>. </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0c3RyuPI/AAAAAAAABEM/ra7-9WNgs90/s1600-h/Ce12827142.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="292" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0dPfkuAI/AAAAAAAABEQ/UnF6E5FZZ_I/Ce1282714_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></span></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Isn’t this bedroom warm and inviting?  I love the green walls and the large window seat with the storage drawers below. I am a fan of large bedside tables with drawers especially in the master bedroom. </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0dfEQXyI/AAAAAAAABEU/lgJhPxh-OKA/s1600-h/Ge12826292.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="292" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0dkfIbNI/AAAAAAAABEY/u_VhkJ4HXyU/Ge1282629_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">This is my favorite of the bedrooms shown in this post though the previous bedroom is a close second. I am especially fond of the large window panes in this bedroom. The black and white toile fabric with the touches of yellow in the pillows and bench and the natural light give this room a bright and happy feel.  </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0dwokAzI/AAAAAAAABEc/a0w7MVYzUQ0/s1600-h/Je12826092.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="292" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0d_n40NI/AAAAAAAABEg/n2Ugbpg8X64/Je1282609_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">When I look at this photo I see two’s; two lamps, two bedside tables, two benches at the foot of the bed, a pair of pictures on the wall, two pairs of pillows on the bed, and two pairs of windows. It is a good example of why odd numbers are important.  I do like the ceiling, especially the large timber. I could see myself working on my blog sitting in the chair with my laptop in my lap, my feet on the ottoman and a wonderful window view.  </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0eGoOdqI/AAAAAAAABEk/XPCoZl32sbc/s1600-h/e12828562.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="330" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0ececfqI/AAAAAAAABEo/0XHy8UG2cSg/e1282856_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Wouldn’t you like to stay in this lovely guest bedroom. I like the wall color and the fabrics. Personally, I am not a fan of matching bedroom furniture but it seems to work well in this room. . Instead of both sets of wall art being pairs of prints, I would have preferred in one of the areas a larger single piece. A mirror over the dresser might have been a good choice with only one mirror.   </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0ei3j_lI/AAAAAAAABEs/J3hGWEZWnFs/s1600-h/e12827492.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="493" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0e9ElEII/AAAAAAAABEw/oITLhibk_Bw/e1282749_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">This amoire and chair are in one of the bedrooms.  Warm mountain colors accent this bedroom. </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0fNFJ8EI/AAAAAAAABE0/OzBrvhDlAOU/s1600-h/e12721502.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="473" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0fZ7UXcI/AAAAAAAABE4/G0IcwoivgIg/e1272150_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">I am not sure if this is a powder room or the bathroom for a guest bedroom.  I like the sink and faucets being a rustic mountain look. </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0fvdlAeI/AAAAAAAABE8/NCa0sOShwKc/s1600-h/He12827842.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="478" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Snr0gBSXdPI/AAAAAAAABFA/kCoIfj23kzY/He1282784_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></span></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">From the functional side of me, I am a big fan of drawers under bunk beds. I like them large and deep enough to hold a piece of luggage. It helps keep a room tidy. I like that each bed has a sconce on the wall for reading. There appears to be a tv built into the wall at the foot of each bed. How lucky for the grandchildren!  I like the shelf at the head of the bed which provides a place for an alarm clock, a book, tv remote control, etc.  </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">I hope you enjoyed this post. One more to go in this series which will feature patios and porches. Blessings.  …susan</span></span></span></div>

Mountain Homes-Bedrooms

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Kitchen: Flatware Storage Options

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Welcome! Although most of us have stored our flatware (knives, spoons, forks) the traditional way, I want to share with you other options for flatware storage. These could be used in the kitchen cabinets or in the butler’s pantry.  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">I am joining Julia’s Hooked on Friday blog party, so click <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/2009/08/13/hooked-on-disneys-haunted-mansion/"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a> to check it out. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE4bFPsHI/AAAAAAAABGc/iVDpoqsRvpQ/s1600-h/IMG_00074.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0007" border="0" height="334" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE4tE13HI/AAAAAAAABGg/DDbZ_ZgYkQA/IMG_0007_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0007" width="380" /></span></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">In the photo above, I like having three drawers in one because it allows for more pieces of flatware and it is easier to see.  Here in the South it is not unusual to have place settings for twenty-four.  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Below is the same concept except these pull out drawers/shelves are behind cabinet doors. I do not like having pull-out drawers or shelves behind cabinet doors because the cabinet door  has to be fully open in order to pull out the drawer or shelf.  I much prefer the option in the photo above. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE407PcNI/AAAAAAAABGk/lOIpZfuY2Kw/s1600-h/IMG_0005%5B5%5D.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0005" border="0" height="549" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE5d5X41I/AAAAAAAABGo/SPVqTyZV9OY/IMG_0005_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0005" width="380" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE5ltTwAI/AAAAAAAABGs/Z5LshCXsSiw/s1600-h/IMG_00084.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0008" border="0" height="332" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE5-C-MSI/AAAAAAAABGw/Z6fCc0cpNhM/IMG_0008_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0008" width="380" /></span></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^The above photo and below shows storing flatware vertically instead of horizontally in a drawer. You could customize the size of each storage compartment. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> ^Source: Southern Accents Sept.-Oct, 2008</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE6dqkTlI/AAAAAAAABG0/I9a8kQxQiZo/s1600-h/IMG_00064.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0006" border="0" height="463" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE6s4i7OI/AAAAAAAABG4/_w1fNp24lJQ/IMG_0006_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0006" width="380" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">In the photo below, is yet another option. I like having the dividers lined in silver cloth or other soft material.  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE62mft1I/AAAAAAAABG8/o_MYHqfs4Nk/s1600-h/IMG_00035.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0003" border="0" height="383" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE7M9N_OI/AAAAAAAABHA/oXlHhokwDfw/IMG_0003_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0003" width="396" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE7SHf0sI/AAAAAAAABHE/moEavUuElwE/s1600-h/IMG_00014.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0001" border="0" height="438" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE78vVtBI/AAAAAAAABHI/nM9VyEQRGHw/IMG_0001_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0001" width="380" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^Above, I like the width of each compartment for the flatware but here is another pull-out located behind a cabinet door.  I wish these compartments were silver cloth lined. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^Source:  Dream Kitchens magazine</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE8PPSEpI/AAAAAAAABHQ/3Dp13T8JBgY/s1600-h/IMG_0011%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0011" border="0" height="374" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE8hzW4kI/AAAAAAAABHU/vUhcKpoQgok/IMG_0011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_0011" width="380" /></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> ^I like the shallow depth and the extra wide width of this drawer as well as the layout of the compartments.  It also appears to be a single drawer.  I just wish it was lined with silver  cloth.  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE8_9t9NI/AAAAAAAABHg/eNmgNzvWDI0/s1600-h/IMG_00094.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0009" border="0" height="337" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE9H1wpPI/AAAAAAAABHk/q-_OA7BKA8g/IMG_0009_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0009" width="380" /></span></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^Sorry about the poor quality of the photo above, it did not scan clearly but I am hopeful you can see enough to understand the storage idea.  I am assuming there are three shallow drawers with cabinets located below which is similar to the photo below. Each drawer operates independently of the other.  The top one and the third one appear to hold flatware and the middle one holds napkins. I am a big fan of shallow drawers for such uses.  Additional shallow drawers could hold napkin rings, place cards, flatware serving pieces, and other related items. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE8hWXrxI/AAAAAAAABHY/qMilkje6e_M/s1600-h/IMG_00044.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0004" border="0" height="950" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoTE9eKfqSI/AAAAAAAABHo/ng2VikvtWFk/IMG_0004_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0004" width="380" /></span></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^A very functional built in used in a bulter’s pantry. Four shallow drawers that operate independently and cabinets below which can hold various  entertaining pieces.  I could see one cabinet having vertical dividers for tray storage. Or adjustable shelves to hold serving pieces.  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Let me know in a comment what you think of these storage options. Blessings. …susan</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Most of the photos used in this post were torn out of magazines over the years and I do not know the source. If you know the source, please contact me and I will gladly give credit.</span></span></div>

Kitchen: Flatware Storage Options

Welcome! Although most of us have stored our flatware (knives, spoons, forks) the traditional way, I want to share with you other options f...

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Kitchen: Utensil Storage Options

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Welcome! Since my last post (excluding Spiritual & Inspirational Sunday) addressed options for storing flatware, I thought I would stay in the kitchen and follow that up with options for storing kitchen utensils. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Sonn-KakCwI/AAAAAAAABHs/fYOIA4MohN8/s1600-h/IMG_0001%5B4%5D.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0001" border="0" height="488" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Sonn-onZz5I/AAAAAAAABHw/4V-OOqh2UCc/IMG_0001_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0001" width="380" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^I like a wide drawer with dividers. It not only makes the items visible but keeps the utensils organized. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Source unknown. If you know the source, please contact me so I can note it.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Sonn-0toJ4I/AAAAAAAABH0/mij7a325HN4/s1600-h/IMG%5B4%5D.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG" border="0" height="339" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Sonn_JHggUI/AAAAAAAABH4/2e-jW7eGD8Y/IMG_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG" width="380" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^If your kitchen cabinet space does not allow for a wide drawer, consider using several narrower drawers.  I love the neatness of the drawer in the photo above.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Source unknown. If you know the source, please contact me so I can note it.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Sonn_WlcC3I/AAAAAAAABH8/cKk4HclPkFs/s1600-h/IMG_0005%5B4%5D.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0005" border="0" height="385" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Sonn_gS8ApI/AAAAAAAABIA/9ftzGjGRw1E/IMG_0005_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0005" width="380" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^This is a super wide drawer conveniently located at the stove.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Source: Taunton’s Home Storage Idea Book by Joanne Kellar Bouknight</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><img alt="IMG_0003" border="0" height="261" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/Sonn_wyGaqI/AAAAAAAABIE/nsnZSrV3fSQ/IMG_0003_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0003" width="380" /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^Storing utensils vertically is an interesting option. I have never used one of these. Do the utensils fall off or get jammed when you pull out or push in the cabinet?  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Source unknown. If you know the source, please contact me so I can note it. </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SonoAB90iwI/AAAAAAAABII/QTTZ6HYIra8/s1600-h/IMG_0004%5B4%5D.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0004" border="0" height="477" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SonoAg5CInI/AAAAAAAABIM/-hQByBnT9Bc/IMG_0004_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0004" width="380" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^Another example of a drawer with generous width and dividers.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Source unknown. If you know the source, please contact me so I can note it.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SonoA-0yl7I/AAAAAAAABIQ/3FzlclHd4PE/s1600-h/DSC01415%5B4%5D.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="DSC01415" border="0" height="507" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SonoBOAnrKI/AAAAAAAABIU/jdBPYArD9Co/DSC01415_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSC01415" width="380" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^Realizing custom made drawers are expensive and some kitchens are tight on space, you an always store utensils in simple can such as the stainless steel one shown above. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Source: Personal photo file</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SonoBUVwhgI/AAAAAAAABIY/X1bc6wDlEtc/s1600-h/IMG_0006%5B4%5D.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0006" border="0" height="436" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SonoBmUFMsI/AAAAAAAABIc/SzzgIUdGeIU/IMG_0006_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0006" width="380" /></span></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^Or you might opt to use a decorative urn as shown above. I really like this! </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Source: Great Kitchen Ideas </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SonoBzKJlaI/AAAAAAAABIg/FBoDcACHjwE/s1600-h/IMG_0007%5B4%5D.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0007" border="0" height="515" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SonoCDc2UzI/AAAAAAAABIk/Nk4iCVvRsrI/IMG_0007_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0007" width="380" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">^Yet another option is to hang utensils from utensils holders mounted on the wall.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Source: Great Kitchen Ideas</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Please tell me which option you prefer!  I will be following up with a Mistakes to Avoid post in a few days. Please check back!  Blessings. …Susan</span></span></div>

Kitchen: Utensil Storage Options

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Kitchen Utensil Storage: Mistakes to Avoid

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">As a follow up to my post on Kitchen Utensil Storage Options (which you can scroll down to read), here is a list of Mistakes to Avoid when designing your dream kitchen. By providing this list, it is my hope that I have stimulated your thought process and helped prevent avoidable mistakes. My goal is for you to end up with a functioning and aesthetically beautiful home, avoiding mistakes that might become a daily irritant. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">Mistakes to Avoid</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Before you begin designing your kitchen, identify all of your kitchen utensils. The best way is to lay all of them on your counter. Decide how they need to be grouped together, i.e. all wooden utensils, all baking utensils, etc. T</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">hen decide the type storage option you want to use and the location of the storage option. Will you store them in a drawer or drawers, in a container on the counter, hanging on the wall, hanging vertically behind a pull out cabinet door, in a basket under the counter, etc.  Next, decide the area of the kitchen where the storage option will be located. Keep in mind their use and then determine the location of the drawer(s), container(s), wall hanger(s), baskets, etc. so that the utensils are handy. For those items used when cooking on the stovetop, you would want the drawer or container near the stovetop.  For those items used when baking, you will want them stored near the counter where you will prepare the food for baking. I am sure you get the idea. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">Storage in Drawers-Mistakes to Avoid</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">1. Make sure the drawer is tall enough so that the utensils will not jam when opening and closing the drawer. Don’t you just hate it when a ladle, large whisk, or rolling pin get jammed in your drawer and you cannot open it!  I usually add at least a half inch to the standard measurement for drawer height.. However, it is best to take the actual measurement of the tallest utensil you plan to store in the drawer.  I like how deep the drawer is in the photo under number four below. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">I am a huge fan of having drawers in a kitchen instead of lower cabinet doors. You might want an extra tall drawer to hold items such as a sifter, four-sided grater, and other items requiring extra drawer height.  Perhaps you have a drawer for mixing bowls and a divider in the back of the drawer for some taller items such as the sifter.  I recommend putting the actual items you plan to store in each drawer on your counter and take measurements for your cabinet maker.</span><span style="font-size: small;">  <span style="color: black;">Then take a photograph of each group. Print the photograph on regular paper and fill in the measurements.</span>  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">2. Don’t waste valuable storage space with thick drawer dividers. Looking at both the photo below and the photo after item four, doesn’t it make you wonder why the dividers are so thick? </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/So1usomGT0I/AAAAAAAABIo/SufwSzdJj7E/s1600-h/IMG9.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG" border="0" height="339" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/So1utGAy-RI/AAAAAAAABIs/zeJSN_mMb9Q/IMG_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG" width="380" /></span></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Source unknown: If you know the source of the photo above, please contact me and I will note it.  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">3. Discuss with your cabinet maker if the drawer can be built so that the dividers can be moved around or removed to accommodate new items you might pick up. I can see grooves being cut in the drawer bottom and being able to lift the dividers and move them into another groove to change the configuration. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">4. Think about the use of the utensils and the drawer being close to that area. If the utensils are for cooking on the stove, when designing your kitchen cabinet layout, put the drawer either under the stovetop or next to the stove so that they are an easy reach when cooking.  If the utensils are used when baking, put the drawer near the counter where you will prepare the food for baking. If  you own quite a few utensils, you might need more than one drawer stacked on top of each other that are designated for utensils.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/So1utWtLeCI/AAAAAAAABIw/lZgPgDnm1PU/s1600-h/IMG_00054.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0005" border="0" height="385" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/So1utqAPtBI/AAAAAAAABI0/eG9_4bb27pU/IMG_0005_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0005" width="380" /></a></span></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Source: Tauton’s Home Storage Idea Book by Joanne Kellar Bouknight</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">5. Make sure the drawer runners you select are adequate for the weight of the drawer and the items you will be storing.  Decide if you want self-closing drawer runners.  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">Storage in a Container-Mistakes to Avoid</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">1. Make sure the container when filled with utensils will still fit under the upper cabinets. I love using an urn in the photo below. The height  works because  it is located under the vent hood.</span><span style="font-size: small;">  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/So1ut98TpSI/AAAAAAAABI4/gpF8WvAvjF0/s1600-h/IMG_00064.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0006" border="0" height="436" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/So1uuayJlwI/AAAAAAAABI8/tR2utu9BBUc/IMG_0006_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0006" width="380" /></a></span></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Source: Great Kitchen Ideas</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">Storage on a Wall-Mistakes to Avoid</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">1. Hanging utensils from a wall rack creates the look of a professional kitchen and can be handy for the gourmet chef.  However, if you do not cook often, the utensils will gather dust.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/So1uug8BxKI/AAAAAAAABJA/K-49J1Wl-7c/s1600-h/IMG_00074.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0007" border="0" height="515" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/So1uu1whuqI/AAAAAAAABJE/Ilzpaw4do2Y/IMG_0007_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0007" width="380" /></a>  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Source: Great Kitchen Ideas</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">Vertical Storage in a Pull Out Cabinet-Mistakes to Avoid</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">When looking at the photo below I can see several advantages of this type of storage. First, the metal peg board gives you the great flexibility in the configuration of the utensils. It also allows you to easily see the utensils. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">For some reason, this option does not appeal to me. Maybe it is because I have not personally used this type of storage option? I keep imagining the utensils swinging around and clanging when I open and close the cabinet. I am not even sure that would actually happen.  The photo makes me think I would do a lot of stooping over or squatting to remove or replace the utensils. I would like to hear your thoughts in a comment if you have used or are using this type of storage option.</span></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">I do like the design of the cabinet front on the pull out in the photo below because when closed, it blends into the cabinet design. Because the design goes to the floor, it gives extra support when it is open. I like the idea of leaving it pulled out while cooking. Make sure if it is left pulled out there is room to walk around it.</span></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/So1uvTcSe6I/AAAAAAAABJI/iU8mV99a97E/s1600-h/IMG_00034.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0003" border="0" height="261" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/So1uvf1ZFdI/AAAAAAAABJM/8-UxstkBSoM/IMG_0003_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0003" width="380" /></a></span></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Source unknown: if you know the source of this photo, please contact me and I will note it.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Blessings.  …susan</span></span></div>

Kitchen Utensil Storage: Mistakes to Avoid

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Kitchen: Vertical Storage Option Series Part one -pullout drawer storage

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Welcome to my vertical storage option series!  Instead of the traditional way of storing kitchen items stacked on a shelf or stacked in a drawer, let’s think outside the box and look at vertical  storage options.  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">When I ran across this photo a few years back, I was instantly drawn to the unique and functional idea for storing kitchen items vertically in a pullout drawer instead of horizontally on a shelf. What I like about it is you can see what you are looking for and the ease in which you can remove an item. Traditionally, these types of items are stacked on top of each other on a shelf or in a pantry. Many times there is a small cabinet under the double ovens which requires you to get on your hands and knees to find what you are looking for and to remove it. The photo below is a great idea for vertical storage. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpPvELvP2-I/AAAAAAAABJQ/VL70R7J2tIY/s1600-h/IMG_0004%5B4%5D.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="IMG_0004" border="0" height="308" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpPvEXY-M0I/AAAAAAAABJU/DDFjAPVWm_0/IMG_0004_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0004" width="400" /></span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">As I study this photo, it looks like on the right side there is one solid divider creating two compartments equal in size. The rest of the drawer has wooden dowel rods used as dividers within the drawer. In the front right compartment it appears something is hanging over the dowel, perhaps pastry bags. I see a muffin tin, roasting pan, rectangular pyrex baking dish, cooling racks, cookie sheets, and a broiling pan.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">A note of caution, depending on the size of the drawer and the weight of the items you might need heavy duty drawer runners. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">If I were designing my dream kitchen, I would want to have several vertical storage drawers. One would be designated for baking items such as cookie sheets, muffin tins, cooling racks, cake pans, pastry bags, and maybe even have an area to be able vertically stand a rolling pin.  Another drawer would be designated for cutting boards and platters. Another could be for glass bakeware such as pyrex dishes which  would not have to be as tall as those for cookie sheets and cutting boards.  I really do like the idea of vertical storage in a drawer vs horizontal storage on a shelf! Leave me a comment and tell me what do you think of vertical storage in a drawer? What would you want to store vertically in a drawer?  Blessings.  …susan</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Source of the photo is unknown. If you know the source please contact me and I will note it. </span></span></span></div>

Kitchen: Vertical Storage Option Series Part one -pullout drawer storage

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Kitchen: Vertical Storage Option Series Part Two – Cabinet Vertical Storage

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Mangal;">Welcome to Part Two of my Vertical Storage Option Series. To see part one, click </span><a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/08/kitchen-vertical-storage-option-series.html"><span style="color: red; font-family: Mangal;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Mangal;"><span style="color: red;">. </span><span style="color: black;">Part two will focus on vertical storage shelves located in cabinets. As shown in the photos below, these can be found in upper and lower cabinets.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">  <span style="color: black;">I am joining Julia’s Hooked on Friday blog party.  Click <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/2009/08/27/hooked-on-taras-vintage-kitchen/"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a> to join her party.</span> <span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;">Enjoy!</span></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCfq9ftKI/AAAAAAAABKY/n2Zn4KiLxdw/s1600-h/IMG_00014.jpg"><span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;"><img alt="IMG_0001" border="0" height="468" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCf0iImXI/AAAAAAAABKc/URT4LjjmqnY/IMG_0001_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0001" width="390" /></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;"> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal; font-size: small;">^Above is an example of vertical storage behind a lower cabinet door. I like the width of the compartments as well as the fact a narrower piece of wood is used as the divider.  </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCgMZ88UI/AAAAAAAABKk/hs1YbMkqqoA/s1600-h/IMG_00034.jpg"><span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;"><img alt="IMG_0003" border="0" height="520" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCgrI0M7I/AAAAAAAABKo/ZiSECG3cBd0/IMG_0003_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0003" width="390" /></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;"> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal; font-size: small;">^Above, it appears this cabinet is located above the refrigerator.  Being tall, that would not be a problem for me but a shorter person may need a step ladder. I like the generous amount of compartments and the width of these compartments. I also like having a couple of horizontal shelves above. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCg5kfl7I/AAAAAAAABKs/gjHvarGAQDw/s1600-h/IMG_00024.jpg"><span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;"><img alt="IMG_0002" border="0" height="341" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdChM2BiSI/AAAAAAAABKw/1lLLnE-ED1o/IMG_0002_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0002" width="390" /></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;"> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal; font-size: small;">^In the photo above, I do like the pull out method for storing these platters and trays, however, I think that this design could be improved by having the cabinet door attached to the front of the pull out. In the use shown above, you would have to fully open the cabinet door in order to pull out the the wooden apparatus holding the platters. That makes it a two step process. I  am wondering if you have to bend down and grab onto the lower front piece of the apparatus to pull it out? Comments anyone?</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCheqrUqI/AAAAAAAABK0/1G59axnYchU/s1600-h/IMG_00054.jpg"><span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;"><img alt="IMG_0005" border="0" height="353" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCh9QOghI/AAAAAAAABK4/0w8m5Jp-kR0/IMG_0005_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0005" width="390" /></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;"> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal; font-size: small;">^ Looking at the photo above and seeing the open drawers next to the vertical tray storage, it appears this homeowner likes open drawers and shelves. My personal preference is to have a cabinet door hiding the trays. I think the thickness of the solid wood dividers is over kill.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCiSlUjiI/AAAAAAAABK8/GHAAzytI12g/s1600-h/IMG_00074.jpg"><span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;"><img alt="IMG_0007" border="0" height="384" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCiop7W-I/AAAAAAAABLA/9eBUkCTP_PM/IMG_0007_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0007" width="390" /></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal;"> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal; font-size: small;">^The illustration above shows several options for vertical storage which include wire dividers, short wood dividers, wooden dowel dividers, and solid wood panels.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal; font-size: small;">Source of these illustrations is the book Kitchen Storage Ideas. The sources for the photos in this post is unknown at this time. If you know the source, please contact me and I will note it. If I run across the source, I will add it. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal; font-size: small;">After publishing the first post in this series, I ran across this photo below which fits that post. I decided to add it here.  This pull out drawer holding vertically stacking platters and trays is very functional. Unlike the photo shown in the first post, this one has solid wood dividers instead of wooden dowel rods. I would recommend heavy duty drawer runners for this particular drawer due to the weight of the drawer itself and the items stored in it.</span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCi4ictLI/AAAAAAAABLE/FYFUcEw5kr8/s1600-h/IMG_00064.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0006" border="0" height="532" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SpdCjJZTHuI/AAAAAAAABLI/HzKUr4X1WaU/IMG_0006_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_0006" width="390" /></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Mangal; font-size: small;">Your observations and comments are welcome!  Blessings.  …susan</span></div>

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