YOU ALREADY HAVE IT!!
I'LL SHOW YOU WHERE!
This project was necessitated by the
"Twelve Days of Christmas" gifts
I desperately needed extra storage.
The week after Christmas Sweet Old Bob helped me execute this project. He was the sawyer.
If you have 36 inch upper cabinets you normally have two shelves. If you have 42 inch cabinets you probably have three. This gives you three or four existing shelf surfaces. You can get at least one extra shelf out of each cabinet, possibly two, with a little planning.
If your cabinets allow you to adjust your shelves, most do, you are good to go.
First you need some sort of shelving material. A 12 x 1/2 inch stock board is ideal. I already had some 3/4 inch oak plywood scraps so I used that.
Before cutting, it is a good idea to empty the cabinet. You can use one of the existing shelves to get perfect measurements and this makes getting the new shelf in place with ease. If you need to buy shelving material take your measurements with you. Most home improvement stores will make all the cuts you want.
Since I used plywood I had a striated edge I needed to cover.
I purchased this veneer edging at Home Depot for about $6.00. It is enough veneer to do my cabinets and every cabinet in blogland.
Just cut the veneer with an extra inch at each end. Apply according to instructions with a regular iron. I waited a few minutes for it to cool. I then lightly sanded the edges.
If you use 12 x 1/2 inch plain stock you can skip the previous step(s).
Add a bit of stain to match your cabinets. You probably have some on hand. You can combine stains to achieve the right shade. I only stained the edge.
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| Isn't that cute. Perhaps a sign of days to come! |
Now rearrange the shelves to suit you needs.
Add your extra shelf or shelves.
Congratulations!
You have just found 25 to 33 percent extra shelf space in each cabinet in your kitchen.
The bottom shelves are the ones I added.
Remember, if you use solid stock the veneer is unnecessary. That would save a lot of time. I already had plywood and I am really cheap.
After resting a bit, I will be doing every cabinet in my kitchen. Just think how much room I will have for more dishes.
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Hugs, Ginger
34 comments:
Now that is what I call using your nogen!
What a great idea, there is wasted space a lot of the time! Happy Weekend:@)
Aren't you the smarty one!! Great idea. Wish my shelves weren't permanent so I could move them and install another!! Might have to investigate!
That's a great idea for someone with a lot to store. I have empty shelves in my cabinets because I just don't have a lot of dishes. Hubby would never do this project anyway. Have a great day.
Ginger-That is a great idea. I am blessed to have tons of storage in this house but fear my next one will be much smaller with much less storage space. I am putting this in my idea file for sure. Have a great weekend---and by the way...your cabinets are organized VERY neatly!;>) Hugs- Diana
What a great idea, you are so smart! And yes you are very neat too.
Looks great!
You are just so smart!! Great job.
Great idea! And who couldn't use more cabinet space?
Lacy
Great idea, Ginger. I do need a lot of storage but since my hubby's not very handy (we have to hire someone to hang pictures on the wall, I just buy the shelf organizers to double up the space....Christine
What a great idea! I would love to make room to bring home more dishes!
How is it that something this simple just escapes us? What a super idea. Thanks for sharing!
Such a wonderful idea. Thanks so much for sharing.
Hope you have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Fantastic idea Ginger, I can't believe how much extra space you found in that cabinet by just adding one extra shelf.
Ginger, this is a great idea and well worth doing to create extra space in the kitchen.
There's no such thing as too much space,just think of all the extra "stuff" we could buy to fill it!
WOW!Granny,you and Sweet O' Bob have been busy, glad you are feelin' better...And these shelves are great.You have gained so much more extra room...love the extra space, cause you know "us", we got to have more space for more "stuff".
XOXO
~Jo
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I'm impressed, Ginger. I want to know if you hire out??? Come help ME!!!! Oh, you really DON"T want to peep in my cabinets. They are very, very scary. ;-)
XO,
Sheila
I have these very tall cabinets and need to do this as I have wasted space for sure. Great job!
Ginger,
Terrific job! I love it!
I also enjoyed your grandpets. I know a little black pug named Minnie. She was so adorable, that her owners said that whenever she "sat" or "stayed" or whatever in puppy class, the rest of the class would look over, stop what they were doing, and everyone would say, "Awwww..."!
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HI Ginger! You are totally the smartest one! This looks great!
I'm giggling at what you said about wanting a Carter! :) She's our only grand so I guess I'll have to keep her! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Wow, Ginger, that is so smart. Y'all did a great job and now you have so much more storage. I hope you will join my party too next week.
What a great idea! And you shared it which makes it even more special! THANKS! Great job! ♥
What a great idea, Ginger! Thanks for sharing!
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Betty
What a great idea... I think I see extra shelf space in my future!
OMG I am doing this next week!!!!!!!! I would start today but we have a birthday party to go to! This is so smart, why the heck didn't I think of this???? I REALLY need more shelves!!!!! XO, Pinky
Wow! What a great idea! And I have never even heard of iron on veneer edging. Your cabinet looks amazing and that is just so clever! Thanks for linking it up to Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa
Hi Ginger~ What a fantastic idea- I love having more shelf space pretty much anywhere and everywhere!! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
Well, you are just about the smartest lady around. this is wonderful. Now, I need to go measure my cabinets...:))
What a great idea, and your shelves look so organized! I love it. Thanks for linking your brilliant idea to Favorite Things. laurie
Great one, In my opinion its a bold step, every one thinks that may be it ruined the whole look of cabinet... but how useful it is now... I consider it when I am going to make my own home...
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Farah
What a wonderful way to gain needed cabinet space! I think everyone needs that.
Brenda
So smart you are! I sure need to do this...my cabinets are high and have a lot of wasted space! You make it look easy. This summer I plan to paint my cabinets...maybe I will tackle adding some shelves too. I'm ready for spring in GA, aren't you? Best, Vicki
What a wonderful idea! We never have enough cabinet space.
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