Why Use Multi Use Metal Shelf Storage Basket?
Do
you need more storage space in your kitchen? Pantry? Even if you've
got a 1,000 square foot kitchen that was featured in its own special on
television, you're probably still wishing you had a place to put that
automatic melon ball maker that Aunt Harriet gave you as a housewarming
gift. Storage shelves, baskets and basket benches can be an elegant,
functional and unique way to add additional storage and organize your
kitchen and pantry with style and flair.
Multi Use Metal Shelf Storage Basket
Shelves
for baskets are available in wood, metal or plastic--either
unfinished, painted or stained to blend or contrast with your cupboards
or add an accent color. Wicker, fabric, plastic or metal wire baskets
fit into the shelves like drawers to conceal the items you need to have
readily available but want tucked away, out of sight. Baskets hold
utensils, smaller appliances, dish towels, canisters and other kitchen
items without the cluttered look of things here and there on the
countertops, limiting your work space. In your pantry, shelves and
baskets can help you arrange and hide aprons, towels, dish cloths,
snacks, and canned food or dry food, making it a pleasure to access
your pantry.
One advantage of shelving
with baskets is that should you need the contents of the baskets for a
picnic or party somewhere else, you can easily just pull the baskets
off the shelves, carry them to the back yard or load them into your car
and take them with you. If you need extra shelf space and don't plan
to use the contents of some of the baskets for a time, you can move the
baskets and utilize the shelf space for extra dishes, utensils, baking
pans or casserole dishes for house guests, company or a party or two
until it is time to put back the baskets.
Basket
benches are another great decorative and useful touch for a kitchen.
They are essentially finished wooden bench seats with two shelves
underneath, the bottom shelf being able to hold up to three decorative
storage baskets. These benches can function as table seating,
particularly for a breakfast nook, or as a stand-alone seat in a larger
or separate kitchen. Basket benches make a great place to sit down
while chopping veggies or preparing lunches, party sandwiches or
appetizers.
If you have an extra wall
space or floor space, you might consider basket benches for children or
grandchildren to sit on while they eat, play or watch television, so
you can uninterruptedly get the breakfast, lunch or dinner, or make
your shopping or chore lists. Everything from children's color and
water painting supplies, art and craft items, toys, puzzles, books,
etc., to toaster, mixer, cookbooks, place mats and table decorations
can be stored in the baskets while tall books, large construction paper
or poster board pieces as well as cookie sheets, cake pans, casserole
dishes, frying pans, sauce pans, soup pots and sundry utensils may be
stored on the shelves when you use the baskets for display in other
areas of your home.
Parties
Have
you ever wanted a place to store party items? One basket can hold
crepe paper, balloons, tape, string and scissors, another basket table
decorations, and a third basket paper plates, cups and napkins. Great
party hostesses list all they have to do to get ready and note how much
time each item will take. Utensils, favors and place cards can be
gathered and organized in baskets days ahead of the party. It always
helps to plan food that can be made in advance so you can just heat it
up or take it out of the refrigerator or freezer and serve it. Many
hostesses decorate their room and set their table the day or night
before the party. If you use baskets, when someone offers to help you
get ready, just hand him or her a basket! The day of the party, plan
enough time to shower, dress, do up your hair and put on your make-up.
Walk through your house to be sure everything is picked up, and enjoy a
"no-stress" party.
The kitchen is the
heart of the home. And much of the time you probably need more storage
space to keep this area neat and tidy. Storage shelves, baskets and
basket benches can help you organize your kitchen and clear the
counters so you have more counter space. Hiding many items in shelves
for baskets will help you keep your kitchen and pantry area organized.
And when the doorbell rings unexpectedly, how wonderful it will be to
graciously invite your guests to sit down in a streamlined, sparkle
plenty kitchen for an old-fashioned snack and a chat.
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