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January 12, 2017 By Christine Leave a Comment

Open Pantry Using Bookshelves

Today I’m showing you some simple kitchen storage solutions and how I created an open pantry using bookshelves!
Simple kitchen storage solution| open pantry organization using IKEA Billy bookshelves via firsthomelovelife.com

Does this make your heart pitter patter the way it does mine?

Simple kitchen storage solution| open pantry organization using IKEA Billy bookshelves via firsthomelovelife.com

Because oh my gawd Becky…look at those shelves…they are SO organized! 😉

After I painted my counter tops to look like marble I didn’t want to clutter them back up with stuff. I use a lot of these items on the daily so I wanted to keep them out and easy to access.

I do have a closet pantry but the shelves are deep, and it’s hard to find things even though I do keep it pretty neat. I’m in the process of redoing that pantry though, and I’ll show you that when it’s done, but for now…

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Simple kitchen storage solution| open pantry organization using IKEA Billy bookshelves via firsthomelovelife.com

Simple kitchen storage solution| open pantry organization using IKEA Billy bookshelves via firsthomelovelife.com

I absolutely love the look of open shelving in a kitchen! Not only is it completely practical and functional, but it forces you to keep everything tidy and organized because it becomes part of your kitchen decor.

I had this big empty wall in my kitchen that used to be where my kitchen table was but it was moved outside a couple years ago and that area has just been an empty useless space until now.

Simple kitchen storage solution| open pantry organization using IKEA Billy bookshelves via firsthomelovelife.com

Simple kitchen storage solution| open pantry organization using IKEA Billy bookshelves via firsthomelovelife.com

I also had two Billy bookcases from IKEA that were in my guest room not being used to their full potential. So I repurposed them into an open pantry and am thrilled with the result!

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Simple kitchen storage solution| open pantry organization using IKEA Billy bookshelves via firsthomelovelife.com

I have a place for everything that I use pretty often and everything is easy to find and grab when needed. I can see exactly what needs to be restocked now.

And it’s helping to keep my countertops clutter free!

Simple kitchen storage solution| open pantry organization using IKEA Billy bookshelves via firsthomelovelife.com

The open shelving had so much extra space that I was even able to clear out some cabinets to use for other things. Like the one above my stove…

I was keeping these two boxes in there that held extra spices that I don’t use often and cookie decorating things. Now the cabinet is free for other things.

Simple kitchen storage solution| open pantry organization using IKEA Billy bookshelves via firsthomelovelife.com

Oils, vinegars, citrus, garlic and onions…All those things took up so much space sitting on my counters but not anymore! 🙂

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The shelves were the perfect width to hold my bulky kitchen equipment too and now I don’t have to keep them in laundry room like I used to.

Simple kitchen storage solution| open pantry organization using IKEA Billy bookshelves via firsthomelovelife.com

What a huge improvement for my kitchen and for no money! That’s a HUGE bonus. I love being able to give old items new life, especially when they can become this functional. 🙂

What do you think? Are you a fan of open kitchen shelving or you like keeping everything behind closed doors?

Talk to you soon friends, take care!

XO

 

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