I am excited to kick off kitchen month with a bang! And one of the most inspirational pantry makeovers I have seen to date. I know, that is putting this pantry on a major pedestal, but so much creativeness, thought and resourcefulness went into this makeover, I guarantee you will walk away with a smile!
Jenna from Jenna Sue Design, and her creative awesomeness are becoming quite the regular around here. I am so in love with all she does, I featured her smart filing system here and her beautiful entry here. And when I saw her most recent project, her pantry, I begged and pleaded for her to let me share this project as well!
On with the questions:
What is the main function of the space?
"To store our non-refrigerated/dry food in a way that every item has a place and is easily visible and reachable."
Any superstar tips for keeping it organized?
"Plan the layout in a way that makes sense for you; store the frequently used items within reaching distance and in a way that they can be quickly grabbed and put back into place. Utilize vertical space with tiers so everything is in full view without having to dig through to the back. Group similar items using bins and boxes that can be slid out for easy access."
What items did you find were essential in organizing the space, and why?
"The storage boxes were definitely needed to hold most of my items, but my absolute favorite part is the medicine cabinet. This allowed me to remove the top shelf and utilize the space up to the ceiling. Everything is in one row now so there's no digging around for things in the back. It's so useful! And with the new recessed lighting, we can finally see everything bright and clear."
What did you do to go the extra mile and "Make it Pretty"?
"I chose a color scheme {aqua, gray, yellow, white} and implemented it through paint, fabric, and accessories. I treated it like a mini version of any other room and made sure everything coordinated and fit the style I was going for."
What items did you DIY to stay on a budget?
"The shelving, curtain, and step stool."
How has this project impacted your life for the better?
"Cooking is a lot more fun now that everything is out in the open and I don't have to wonder about which ingredients are buried somewhere or missing! I'm also inspired to make sure everything stays organized and in its place. It's really easy to do now that there is a solid layout."
So let's take a moment to recap all of this smartness:
- Medicine cabinet for her spice storage!? Genius! I adore when folks think of new uses for items!
- Pretty lined shelves... always a winning idea!
- Those pretty labels were made by Jenna! She made them on her computer and printed them onto sheets of round stickers.
- The tiered can storage is built from 2x4's and painted yellow.
- She placed less frequently used items up in the medicine cabinet, and everyday items within reach on the main shelves.
- That amazing yellow stool, yeah, they built that with the help of some Ana White plans! DARLING!
- I personally love that she replaced the standard bi-fold door with a curtain. Quicker and easier access to her items, and it offers a pretty softness to her kitchen!
You can find the entire post with all the DIY details and budget breakdown on her original post here. A giant THANK YOU to the darling Jenna for letting me share her beautiful project today!
How about a look at the before and after, so you can see what she started with:
So hard to believe it is the same closet. Major WOW factor happening!
OK, gotta go, my pantry is calling my name!
PSSSSST! In case you didn't know, Jenna runs a beautiful shop, Jenna Sue Design, which always makes my heart go pitter patter! So many great items, which can be personalized! And the sweet darling is offering YOU all 20% off everything in her shop, just in time for Valentine's Day!! Just enter IHEART20 at checkout from now through 2/9/13!
ATTENTION!! Want to be featured in a Reader Space edition? Have an awesome organizing story to share? I am looking for projects that have made a positive impact to your life. Please submit your story and photos here and I would heart to feature them right here, on the blog!! Photos should be high resolution and unedited. Please include a description of the project, including any costs, inspiration, and how it has changed your life and routine for the better! Oh, and no worries my friends, we will NEVER judge "before" pictures because that just wouldn't be nice! Only love goes on at this blog!
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