Any suggestions for bottom shelf of open china shelving?
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Comments (12)I did have things in it, I took them out to rearrange. I realized a center shelf cleat was missing and made a new one. While the china was out, I thought this would be a good time to shoot it and to ask about the shelves. I didnÂt know that the inside was normally unfinished. I wonder why that was? (Is it because it IS a bookcase not actually a china cabinet? The store said it was when I bought it. But to me it was ideal as a china cabinet as it has more shelves than most.) And when did manufacturers start finishing insides? My c.1908 oak breakfront and c. 1930Âs walnut cabinet are finished inside. But I have no idea how old the one I just posted is. (GoshÂjust realized I have 3 china cabinetsÂall filled)...See MoreWhat is typical distance between china cabinet shelves?
Comments (5)Well, this isn't working out as I would like. Here is one piece of the unit as it was built (but without the shelf in the center section. And here is one where I added the track for adjustable shelves, and one shelf. I found my dinner plates but haven't found the other plates yet. The distance betwee the top shelf and the top of that section is 11 inches. My plates are 10.5" and there seems to be enough room to get them in & out. The problem is that there is only 17 inches left on the bottom which is not enough for another shelf. With the shelf in the middle, there is plenty of room to stand plates above and below, but a lot of wasted space and not a lot of room for stacked plates. I routered in a couple of grooves for plates on the shelf, but no way to do that on the fixed bottom shelf. I'd have to put them on stands, or nail a piece of trim onto the shelf. Or maybe someone here has another idea? I put my largest platter in the top section with my oval bowls and gravy bowl, but the bowls can go anywhere. Right now these two pieces of the unit are in my breakfast room, but I'll put them in the dining room later, and put glass doors on the middle and top sections. IF, it works for a china cabinet. Right now, I'm not crazy about the distance between shelves. And here it is with another shelf. It's not a tall space between the two shelves, 4.5", just enough to put the remaining stack of plates. What do you think? Is there a way to make this work, or should I try to repurpose them in another way? This post was edited by marti8a on Fri, Jul 12, 13 at 1:49...See MoreStorage suggestions for open shelving
Comments (12)Wow - thanks for both suggestions. We actually have lots of open shelving in the so-called butler's pantry, which is visible from the kitchen. Both of these suggestions are really helpful. Right now I'm using modern canning jars but those antique ones are amazing (and I live in a town with quite a few antique shops carrying such items). They would also work on the top shelf of the area I described in my original post. The lower shelf, which we see from the living room could sure use some of those Horchow pieces - although it will take me ages to decide on one. It's great that they'll sell multiples in one size - that's what I need! Thank you so much....See MoreHelp? -- Open shelving backsplash advice, please. *pics*
Comments (4)I'm aassuming that you have a cabinet with counter in the base of your alcove. If so, I like the "tile up to the shelf" photo. From the style of your brackets, it looks like yours is a traditional or even period kitchen, no? If so, then what was done in the inspiration photo should work fine. There is a strip of wood run vertically under the shelf, and the brackets are affixed to that (probably through the vertical piece and into a stud). Then the tile runs up to that strip of wood - clean and no fuss/no muss. Your "tile up to the brackets" photo shows what appears to be a shelf "unit" where there is no bracket under the lowest shelf -- the lowest shelf appears to be hung from a bracket above it. That is also a good option, but a bit more contemporary looking and doesn't make use of your brackets. In a period/cottage kitchen I don't see the need to tile to the ceiling in an alcove that doewsn't hold a sink or a range....See Morecliffordhome
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