Other People's Pantries #183
From Teresa, in Williamstown, New Jersey:
Looking at the other pantries you've profiled, mine DEFINITELY pales in comparison, but I figured I'd send it anyway.
My shelves stopped WAY too short to the floor and I had a ton of wasted space, so rather than buy a big custom storage unit to hold all my baking supplies, I purchased a $20 shoe rack and assembled it so the cubbies could house each ingredient and the floor space was no longer a waste. It was either this shoe rack or a $400 custom closet unit I saw online. Eeek!
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Posted by: Benjamin C. | February 4, 2012 at 01:03 AM
Great idea.....thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Susan in UK | February 4, 2012 at 04:27 AM
I love to see other peoples inventiveness when it comes to their pantries. This is an inexpensive solution to wasted space. Well done.
Posted by: milton | February 4, 2012 at 07:23 AM
Ditto on the sentiments/comments already expressed. Ten thumbs up!
Posted by: C an-Can | February 4, 2012 at 07:46 AM
Ingenuity and thrift - great attributes and a wonderfully organized pantry.
Posted by: Chantal de Montréal | February 4, 2012 at 09:15 AM
I don't think that looks matter. I think that as long as your pantry is working for you and makes your life a little easier than you have the perfect pantry. Looks great!
Posted by: Ms Otis | February 4, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Excellent idea! I got a shoe storage holder in processed wood at Target at a reasonable price a few years ago. I might recycle it to the pantry!
Posted by: Peggy Hughs | February 4, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Very innovative, affordable and organized!
Posted by: Judy S. | February 4, 2012 at 11:01 AM
The shoe rack is a great idea! I like your baskets, too - and storing them where they're easily accessible makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Ruth | February 4, 2012 at 11:22 AM
I love this idea. I had a similar set-up and repurposed some rolling bins. Two fit side-by-side and I can roll them out to get the needed item. I also have one in the front too. It is a bit bulky, but waaaay cheaper than a custom pantry (which I sinfully want anyway!!!). Well done, you!
Posted by: judith | February 4, 2012 at 02:10 PM
I love the shoe rack! What a great idea.
Posted by: Nina | February 4, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: carol, boston @ cabinetstew | February 7, 2012 at 02:14 PM
who needs shoes! But spices and such...now that is what I need!
Posted by: Maurine | February 7, 2012 at 09:36 PM
Nice!