Remember the narrow and almost flat pantry that my huz was DIY-ing last week? He finished painting it yesterday and I couldnt wait to share the pictures with you.
First, let me give a bit of info. This space is right next to the space that would have lead into the basement. The previous owners sealed it off and we use it as a makeshift pantry. The main issue with the space is the slope of the ceiling. Since this is where the stairs to the basement should have been, and is directly under the stairs to the second level, the ceiling is very low. So, it made it really difficult for my huz (who cannot really go in more than a step) and me to find anything in there. To make thing a little easier on us, we had used the ikea bygel rails, s-hooks and caddys to store pantry items that we use everyday, on a wall just outside this space. It was only half effective, and made the space look ugly and cluttered.
The wall that we hung the rails is about 2 feet side. The depth for the shelves in the pantry is 6″.
Here are some before and afters.
I forgot to take a full before shot, but here is the project in stage one. The railings that you see on the left wall are similar to the ones we had on the project wall.
and here are the after pics -
The doors to the right of the pantry, also DIY-ed by the huz recently, lead to the laundry and utility area.
So… whaddaya think?
Interested in knowing more about materials used, instructions, costs etc? Well.. my husband very sweetly agreed to do a guest post for us on this project. Isnt that nice of him? Coming soon!
And as a bonus, a pic of our dining room 
Hello twenty ten and hello wonderful readers. I hope you had a good holiday season.
Are you ready for a new and unwritten chapter of your lives? A new year of possibilities, opportunities and dreams? A whole new year to make our dreams a reality. I am keen to try new things, explore new places, meet new people and learn from it all. I am excited to begin this new year with fresh energy and perspective. We are going to have a great year together.
Did you make new year resolutions? Mine include working on my photography and styling skills, taking time out to read {books} more often, organizing and cleaning. I also need eat healthier and work out more. These are all things I enjoy so it shouldnt be too hard keeping up with them.
Have a great week and year ahead! xo
image: manvi drona-hidalgo
A few days ago, I got an email from the owners of Brook Farm General Store introducing me to their Architects lamp – Le Lampe Gras available their charming store in Brooklyn, NY. I found their store has so much more to offer! They have such cute little home items – hammam hand towels, vintage towels, steak knives, kitchen tools, glassware, blankets, soaps, tool and more. I cant wait to visit the store when Im in brooklyn next.
You can also shop at the Brook Farm General Store online.
Oh so cute! doodle dude sketches on appetizer plates by cb2.
Available here.
bright interiors at car mobel.
this kitchen would be perfect in a vacation home! I love the birdcage and the unexpected pops of color.
and a spot for catching up with your fav mags.
images car mobel via weekend host
