So month two of BHG’s month-by-month storage plan is to conquer your kitchen. Here’s the strategy. If you missed month one – January, you can see the home office storage plan in my previous post.
Sort and Label. Evaluate all pantry items. Toss everything that’s expired and give away everything you didn’t use in the last year. (Write today’s date on every item so you’ll know next year if you actually used each item.) Put items back in pantry and label shelves. 
oh…an organized pantry is a BEAUTIFUL thing
via Real Simple
via GharExpert
One cannot have too many jars and canisters. Looks better and keeps food fresher than boxes and bags. I will cut off the label on the box and tape it to the lid of a jar if it’s something I might have trouble identifying later.
via PrettyShabby on Flickr
Keep a clipboard in your pantry to jot down any staples you are running low on.
via Martha Stewart
Outfit a Drawer. Double the storage capacity inside a cabinet by adding freestanding wire shelves. Measure your cabinet interiors before heading to the home center or choose expandable shelves. Include riser-style inserts for small items such as spices or glassware.
Utilize Cabinet Doors. Evaluate the interior of every cabinet door and determine whether you can use the space to store spices, loose recipes, paper towels, or utensils. Add shallow shelves, racks, wall-mount pouches, and magnetic or cork boards.
Living in small NYC kitchens I learned early on to utilize the inside of cabinet doors, closet doors, etc. to store things.
Genius! Use tension rods to separate and divide lids, trays, and baking sheets.
2 above via BHG
Add Hooks. Install a utensil bar or metal grid above or beside your stove. Dangle five to eight frequently used utensils from S-hooks. Include a small wire basket to hold salt, pepper, cooking spray, and oil.
via Martha Stewart
I love the nook for the mixer and toaster!
great use of island space – installing bookshelves on the side. I don’t know what the TV is doing their though.
2 above via BHG
Go to BHG to see the upcoming/past months’ storage plans.
I ADORE this beautiful reading room. Plenty of books, a big comfy couch, what else do you need?
For small bedrooms a bed like this one with under bed storage is the best use of space
I like the shelf above the bed
a nice, bright work space
very french chic with an industrial twist
the rug is a bit much for me, but I like that this room isn’t over-staged.
I like the shelf above the bed
a nice, bright work space
very french chic with an industrial twist
the rug is a bit much for me, but I like that this room isn’t over-staged.
Since I work from home, a nice home office is a must. When I finally settle down and decide to live somewhere for more than one year, I will definitely be investing in an awesome desk and shelf system. I LOVE built in bookshelves.
What a gorgeous entertainment room – rooms which are often so hard to make gorgeous!
If my closet were half this orderly and efficient I’d be a happy girl.
I love the modern retro, wood furnishings used throughout the loft.
Great workspace, great light
Here is the chair
Plants and a gilt mirror cozy up this space.
This interior is very industrial and takes it’s inspiration from a lab. There are lots of objects that could be paired with the chair to balance it in the space.
The palette in this dining room is very industrial – browns and grays, which visually supports the metal industrial lighting fixture.
Metal bins and open shelves ad an industrial touch.
The chair would look great in this workspace decorated with old wire hangers and baskets.
The chair would also look at home behind this antique industrial table used as a desk.
All of the above work spaces would be great fits for the chair.
Metal lighting fixtures and an industrial cupboard used as a credenza – all in cool grays, create a factory atmosphere.
This dining room is a good example of how to mix industrial furnishings in with other styles. The metal chairs and traditional wood pedestal table work together because decor is kept spare and minimal.
More environments where I could see the chair working.
