We spend a lot of time in the kitchen at this time of year, because we don't spend a lot of time outdoors. Years ago — I think it was in 2008 — we painted the kitchen walls. We took the doors off the wall-mounted kitchen cabinets because we had decided to re-paint them. As it turned out, we never put them back on their hinges. We didn't need them; they were just in the way. Here's what the cabinets look like.
Back even earlier, we had bought and installed what I guess is called a pot rail. Now we have two of them, in fact. Ours is not an eat-in kitchen, but just a work/fun space. It's nice that everything is visible instead of hidden. Visibility encourages neatness, I'd say. Yesterday I cooked a French classic called
canard aux navets — duck with turnips. That was fun but I forgot to take any pictures.
We spend a lot of time in the kitchen at this time of year, because we don't spend a lot of time outdoors. Years ago — I think it was in 2008 — we painted the kitchen walls. We took the doors off the wall-mounted kitchen cabinets because we had decided to re-paint them. As it turned out, we never put them back on their hinges. We didn't need them; they were just in the way. Here's what the cabinets look like.
Back even earlier, we had bought and installed what I guess is called a pot rail. Now we have two of them, in fact. Ours is not an eat-in kitchen, but just a work/fun space. It's nice that everything is visible instead of hidden. Visibility encourages neatness, I'd say. Yesterday I cooked a French classic called canard aux navets — duck with turnips. That was fun but I forgot to take any pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove an organised kitchen, makes life so much easier!👨🏻🍳 Pats.
I think I remember those doors, they were nice but this look is better still and so functional.
ReplyDeleteA great space.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved your yellow kitchen.
ReplyDeleteBettyAnn
I do love the open cabinet look! Yours are especially nice with the large jars for bulk foods. I was smiling when I read you were so involved in your cooking you didn't get any photos! That is the way it is for me when I am creating my papercrafts! I like having a photo record but I frequently have the package all wrapped up and then remember I never got a photo of the finished product! My friends often take a photo after they have received the gift(s) and send it to me; figuring I might have forgotten to snap a photo!
ReplyDeleteIt looks nice Ken. If we took our cabinet doors off, the shelves would not be as orderly as yours, lol.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea!
ReplyDeleteNot having stuff hidden behind cupboard doors is a reminder to use them up as well as be tidy! Having just had our annual clear out of ancient condiments and dubious out of out of date foodstuffs makes me think we should do the same, although I'm not sure I'm brave enough!