Gee, I'd go to a Big Box store for storage cabinets for those "seldom used" dishes etc. MUCH less expensive and you can get what you want.

I might take a look at craigslist and flea markets and such for Hoosier cabinets or other stand alone storage. Saves the trouble of installing and such items are often pretty cheap.

We just got (heavy) plastic shelving and totes from Home Depot to put our kitchen stuff in the basement while renovating. similar to PP above. They were around $45 per shelf unit and maybe $8 for each Rubbermaid bin with lid (latter were from target actually). Put the coffee maker, microwave and toaster on a folding table near the laundry room sink.

I would agree with others that there may be far more economical ways to store your overflow than IKEA tall pantries. That said, if you're going that route I don't think you'd have any issues with the textured walls or uneven floors (unless they're ridiculously uneven). Simply measure up from the highest point on the floor and install your rail level with that point.

I also think that plastic storage tubs with good lids will probably keep your things cleaner than a cabinet.

If they're just overflow and aren't going to be "on display" in a finished part of the basement, I agree with the idea to use shelves and plastic containers.

I have a bunch of Homz containers and they are clear and latch well.

We went the way Benjesbride did in our new build. Bought the shelving from Menards and it works fine for our sheldom used kitchen "stuff". Ours bolted to the wall to insure no accidental ka-booms!!

Thank you everyone. I will do as many of you suggested and get some bins for basement storage for less used and non-breakable items. I think for overflow dishware (vintage china, some serving dishes), I still want to get a cabinet of some kind to limit breakage. New Year's resolution: better organization!

We have had to do a similar downsize of our original kitchen plans. However we are converting an unused bedroom to an indoor laundry. That room will have tall IKEA cabs for the use you describe. The extra crock pots, the bake ware, the Xmas dishes, the overflow of my cake decorating things, etc.

Right now I am using bins. The bins are great for while you are young and flexible with a good healthy back. However as I get older, even though I have no major issues, I find that digging in bins for things like baking pans and seldom used item is a huge PITA. The one item you need is often at the very bottom of the bin regardless of how well labeled those bins are. Each year I find myself simply deciding it's not worth the bother to dig out some things. Then I end up missing them, especially at the holidays.

So the IKEA investment for you may be worth it. Much easier to open a door or pull open a drawer to get at what you need. With easier access the items will get used more often. I see it as an investment in the future of being able to age in place and use my things for a longer time.

Yes the hanging rails will work on basement walls and the IKEA adjustable legs are great for the uneven floor issue.

I finally organized everything and realized that organization wasn't my answer. Since then I've been regularly decluttering. If an item isn't for limited special use (every other year when it's my turn to host that holiday) and I haven't used it in the last year, then I wish it well and drop it off at the local charity...

In my quest for reorganization, I purged, reduced duplicates, threw away rusted bakeware, and reorganized my cabinets with a ruthless eye toward donating little used items. We do use two plastic shelves in the basement for crockpots, a few serving pieces, a second set of dishware, and overflow dry goods. I would still like more drawer storage in my kitchen but can't justify the expense of a complete remodel.