DIY Kitchen Open Shelving with Plate Rack
Step by step instructions to easily build this project yourself.
MAXIMISE BENCH SPACE IN A SMALL RENTAL KITCHEN.
We are renting our house and storage in our kitchen is a struggle. For us we really wanted to build something that maximised our bench space while making sure we didn't need to add any permanent fixings.
If you're a home owner this would also look great hanging fixed to the wall. Either cut off the excess timber at the bottom or add another shelf to box it out.
Enjoy!
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THIS PROJECT IS FOR YOU IF:
GOOD WITH WOOD
OR YOU CAN RING IN A FAVOUR OF SOMEONE WHO IS
RENTING YOUR PROPERTY
DESPERATE FOR STORAGE
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