Let's get creative....what would YOU do here?
stacylh
10 years ago
I'm trying to decide whether or not to keep this bottom cabinet with open shelves (and granite top) in this location.
I'm trying to think of creative ideas that would make this plain end panel work. I'm thinking about doing some type of media center here (ipad dock, wireless stereo/intercom system, charging station, etc.) or doing something fun (chalkboard, white board, etc.) or even decorative (hanging a piece of artwork there).
Would love to hear your creative ideas about what you'd do here.
The little cabinet is not attached to anything yet because I'm not sure I even want to keep it there. If it does stay, it will scoot to the right next to wall.
(The backstory is that this cabinet was supposed to have been wider and had doors to HIDE my cookbooks, not display them.)
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Holly- Kay
10 years ago
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a2gemini
10 years agostacylh
10 years agoThere's 9" from the end panel to where the pony wall starts and 63" from the end panel to the end of the pony wall. The cabinet is 12" deep (trim has to be notched to slide it next to wall).
Here's a pic of the view from the main living area of the house.
stacylh
10 years agoUser
10 years agoDo it like a library magazine rack. Narrow dowels across the span that create slots to slide magazines or shallow cookbooks in. You could also have the bottom be conventional shelving for the bigger or deeper books.
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