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On 8/29/2012 7:29 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 8/18/2012 12:07 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:02:23 -0400, Cheryl wrote:
>>
>>> I always complain about the lack of cabinet space in my kitchen but I've
>>> solved it. I found a tall pantry that I put in the dining room against
>>> the wall next to the hutch. The flash doesn't do this justice since the
>>> hutch is solid wood and the pantry is laminated. In natural light it is
>>> a nice contrast and doesn't take up much floor space. I'm going to use
>>> it for storing small appliances I don't use all the time and also dry or
>>> canned food items. I have to get some shelf liner paper before I put
>>> anything in. It's very heavy and I hired my next door neighbor kid to
>>> put it together and I found out he's very detail oriented and a
>>> perfectionist with this stuff.
>>>
>>> http://i45.tinypic.com/1g2k4m.jpg
>>> http://i50.tinypic.com/otga52.jpg

>>
>> It looks just shallow enough to be frustrating for small appliances.
>> I'd just use it for dry goods and cans.
>>
>> This is my "freestanding pantry". It's been better organized since
>> this picture, but you get the idea. It's where all that awkward stuff
>> that can't find a home goes. 18" deep.
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/7275891...n/photostream/
>>
>> Your 1.75L bottle looks a little low...
>>
>> -sw
>>

> As long as Steve wants to be critical, your candlesticks are crooked


You didn't mention the pictures on the wall that are now behind the
hutch, and are also crooked.

> I have a built-in pantry in my kitchen... can't remember a time when
> there wasn't one. I'm glad you found something that works for you in
> your space


Working out great.