My mother has a very small kitchen, we knew this for a long time, but when we once again couldn’t fit in it, a reasonable question arose - how to save space in the kitchen.
Anything was offered, for example, my brother suggested changing the apartment, this is of course an ideal option, but my grandmother is against it. I had to look for a simpler option so that I could not only save space, but also how to fit it in the kitchen.
Well, sometimes it’s very useful to sit on different forums, that’s how I found a wonderful idea - a do-it-yourself retractable shelf behind the refrigerator. My brother grimaced a little, but agreed to assist in my endeavor.
First, we measure the space behind the refrigerator so that our pull-out shelf can not only fit inside, but also move back and forth.
Then we assemble the shelf frame from chipboard. Here you can already play with color to make the shelf more invisible.
We complete our film across the boards with stands, making sure to insert a small strip into the set with the boards so that our supplies do not fall on the floor.
Attach the wheels to the bottom of the pull-out shelf; try to find small and silent wheels in a specialty store. They are not that expensive, but new small wheels will last longer than already used ones.
We insert our wonderful shelf behind the refrigerator, do not forget to attach a handle that will be convenient to pull pull-out shelf.
We arrange our supplies that do not fit in the main cabinets. By the way, if you don’t limit your imagination, then such a shelf will turn out to be quite a decent bar. Such convenient storage spaces in the kitchen will never be empty, so when mom got such a shelf, almost half work surface immediately freed.
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This master class will be especially useful for those who live in small one-room apartments. I'll show you how to make a retractable shelf in the gap between the wall and the refrigerator. It would seem that the width is only a few centimeters, but you will definitely be surprised when you see how many items can be stored in this gap.
Initially, the shelf-rack is not visible at all. In fact, after its manufacture, nothing will change in your kitchen, except that a new and convenient space will be created for storing various jars, bottles, etc.
The rack extends simple movement. Now look how much is stored there.
The gap distance is only 11.5 cm (in the photo the tape measure is in inches), and what a huge number of different items can be stored.
Materials
Required materials I used for this project:- Back board for the back. Mine measures 61 cm in depth and 121 cm in height - essentially these are the dimensions of the entire rack without thickness. The width of the entire rack is slightly less than the width of the gap.
- Boards for shelves - 6 pieces.
- Two boards for the top and base.
- Two boards on the sides of the shelf.
- Two wheels for moving the entire structure.
- Round wooden slats.
- Wood screws
- Wood glue.
- Cabinet handle for pulling out the rack.
All this can be done in about 15 minutes by drawing a sketch on paper with a pencil.
Making a kitchen rack
The entire structure can be assembled using just self-tapping screws, but in addition I glued everything with wood glue.I laid out the shelves and estimated the number needed.
I started assembling the box. I installed the joints with glue.
I left it to dry, pressing it with whatever I had.
The result was a glued shelving box.
Additionally secured with self-tapping screws. If you use thin boards, drill a hole before screwing in the screw to prevent the board from cracking.
In the end I got to the shelves, placed them and screwed them on with self-tapping screws.
Since the rack is very narrow and bottles and cans can fly off when pulled out, you need to make a kind of side. At first I thought about stringing a fishing line or rope, but in the end I settled on round slats.
I drilled holes on the sides, cut the strip to length, inserted it and secured everything with glue.
At the end, we measure the thickness so that there are no excesses. In my case there shouldn’t be any, since I don’t have the opportunity to move the refrigerator a little further.
One of the most big problems small apartments are the same small kitchens. But it has long been known that a person spends a quarter of the time spent at home. The kitchen is the place in the house where you need to place a lot of useful little things, and also in such a way that they do not interfere, and at the same time are always at hand. We suggest equipping a mini-pantry behind the refrigerator.
Consider getting some space for that much-needed pantry without cluttering the space. Even an approximately 12-centimeter gap, empty between the wall and the refrigerator, will do. Having equipped a mini-pantry there, you can easily pull out the cabinet and take everything you need, and then just as easily push it back.
Step 1: Selection of materials
We will need:
wooden board 61cm x 122cm x 2cm – 1 piece,
wooden board 13cm x 1.22m x 1.5cm – 1 piece,
wooden board 61cm x 10cm x 1.5cm – 6 pieces,
wooden board for the base 61cm x 10cm x 2cm – 1 piece,
handle and screws or self-tapping screws for fastening
2 furniture wheels (7.5 cm),
6 wooden dowels 63.5 cm x 0.7 cm,
wood glue,
wood screws.
Step 2: Assembling the structure
Take a 13cm x 1.22m x 1.5cm board and cut it into 2 equal 61cm boards. These are 2 side walls of a mini pantry.
For the bottom shelf, take a board 61cm x 10cm x 2cm.
For the top shelf, take a board 61cm x 10cm x 1.5cm.
Step 3: Attaching the Shelves
Fix the remaining 5 boards 61cm x 10cm x 1.5cm at the following distance (from the top of the structure): 11.5cm, 16.5cm, 16.5cm, 19cm, 23.5cm, 28.5cm. Then drill holes to insert a wooden dowel into each shelf, prepare dowels 64.5cm long and insert them into the holes.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
Make a mark on the bottom of the structure and attach the wheels at equal distances on both sides.
Now all that remains is to secure the handle. Place the structure on wheels and try on where you want to place the handle to make it convenient. Make markings and secure the handle with screws or self-tapping screws.
The mini pantry is ready to use. Such a device will certainly find its secluded place in any kitchen. Enjoy the creation of your hands!
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You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your apartment look stylish and cozy. All you need are simple materials at hand, a little imagination and a desire for change. And of course, you can peek at interesting ideas for the home that are shared from time to time website.
So, what can you do to decorate your interior inexpensively and tastefully?
1. Use bands instead of rings and clips
2. Update your curtains with edging
3. Hand-paint flower pots
4. Draw a pattern on the lamp with a marker
A little patience and a marker that writes on different surfaces, - and the modern lamp is ready. How to draw a picture on a lampshade is shown in this blog.
5. Decorate the lamp with improvised materials
6. Make a handmade watch
Original wall clock in the best traditions of expensive decor stores, you can make it at home in a few hours. It's not as difficult as it might seem. instructions for creating a watch in style school board. And it shows how to make a pin-up style watch.
7. Organize a real minibar from an old sideboard
The era of sideboards with tons of crystal is irrevocably a thing of the past. But many still have the sideboards themselves. So why not turn your old furniture into a modern home minibar (not necessarily alcoholic). It turned out very well.
8. Use corner shelves
9. Make an additional shelf for spices
10. Use cabinet doors
11. Attach the magazine holder
12. Paste fabric “wallpaper” on the door
Using patterned fabric and cornstarch glue, you can decorate a boring door in an original way. Such “wallpaper” is easy to remove, so when the picture gets tired, it can be easily removed or replaced with a new one. You can look at the process of decorating a door in this blog.
13. Paint the front door rug in unusual colors.
A doormat can be fun too. To do this, just paint it bright, custom colors. How to turn an ordinary rug into original item, see this blog.
14. Make a bath mat from natural materials
Cork is an excellent natural material that dries quickly and retains heat well. It is pleasant to step on such a rug with bare feet. And his creation from wine corks will definitely bring back many memories good points. You can see how to make such a rug.
15. Hang a wall panel
16. Organize a photo exhibition
17. Add a color accent to the door
This idea is ideal for cases when you want to liven up the interior a little, but there is no way to change anything radically. This trick can be performed even in a rented apartment; in the end, you can always return it to how it was. How it's done is shown.
18. Paint old linoleum
19. Turn a table shelf into a wall shelf
Often there is not enough space on the table to store various small items. In this case table shelf can be easily converted into a wall-mounted one, and foldable at that. It will not only allow you to organize the space, but also decorate it. Simple instructions can be found .
20. Decorate coat hangers
We often don't even suspect how original and useful the most simple solutions on organizing space and its rational use.
website collected a selection of 8 interesting ideas that will make kitchen life easier
How to close the narrow opening between the refrigerator and the wall? Turn this disadvantage into an advantage - install a hidden pull-out shelf. It is perfect for storing spices, canned food and drinks.
Metal office file holders can be used as a pan storage system. This will keep them in order and also protect them from scratches and dents.
Magnet - as an idea for storage
This is a great idea to create additional places storing cereals and spices in your kitchen. Simply attach a couple of neodymium magnets to the tin lids.
Drawers for vegetables and fruits
In boxes. This is a fairly easy project for anyone who knows how to work with wood. Make sure drawer slides are installed correctly so they can be removed easily.
Attach kitchen utensil holders to the cabinet wall. Ideally, as close to the stove as possible for maximum convenience.
Magazine stand
Attach the magazine rack to inside cabinet doors. This will free up some space and also help keep the foil and bags within easy reach.
Most frying pans have a hole in their handles for hanging. To organize their storage there is a special retractable system. She copes well with eternal problem storing large utensils in the kitchen.
To keep spices on hand when cooking, use drawer next to the stove. For greater convenience, arrange them alphabetically.
