Kitchen storage ideas

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We're in the process of buying a home I absolutely love, but it has very limited kitchen storage. I'd love your ideas on how to make this function well. I cook from scratch, make kombucha and other ferments, and need counter space for daily use of the coffee maker, blender, etc. There is no counter space except the island and a bit of space on either side of the stove. There is also no separate pantry.

I'm thinking of putting 3 or 4 painted ikea ivar cabinets across the wall in the dining room, stacking two on one side to give more pantry space. Then maybe a butcher block across the top. that wall is 11'6" from the outside wall to the hall doorway. Would something else work better? Budget will be quite limited.

I'm also planning to paint the walls off-white, something like SW White Duck or Behr Cotton Knit.

Thank you.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last month
I think cabinets along the DR wall can certainly work but of course depends on the dining table size and your needs for dining . You could maybe bdo the Ikea uppers wall mounted at the right height and do the span of counter if the dr is not very wide. those uppers are just 15" deep
Shell
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last month
I have a extendable dining table that is only 38" wide, so I think there should be plenty of room for whatever option works well. Having a big formal dining room isn't a huge priority as the family tends to eat at the counter anyway.
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la_la Girl
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I definitely think you have room for storage along that nice large wall - that should work well

while i appreciate the convenience of counter space to grab a bite, I think a comfortable and gracious table/chairs is way nicer for regular meals - doesnt have to be formal but it is more comfortable and more conducive to conversation than the counter