More kitchen storage is something that we’ve probably all wished for one time or another. This is especially true if your home has a small countertop where space is at a premium (or if you just like to have your countertop as uncluttered as possible). We love the idea of using blank wall space to create a vertical organization system in a kitchen, so we decided to make our own to keep our new studio kitchen neat and tidy.
Supplies:
-3 24″ towel bars (we used this one)
-Bamboo utensil holders (similar ones here and here)
-Metal shower curtain rings
-Power drill
Step One: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to attach the towel bars to the wall. (If your towel bar doesn’t already come with one, you’ll want to use a wall anchor when installing the towel bars so they can hold a fair amount of weight.) Make sure to space the bars so that there will be about 6″ of space between the bottom of your utensil holder and the next bar below it.
Step Two: Use a power drill and drill a hole about 1 1/2″ from the top of each of your utensil holders.
Step Three: Open your shower curtain ring, slide one end through the hole and the other end over the towel bar, and snap the ring closed.
Step Four: Fill your utensil holders with whatever kitchen items you like. If you decide to put flowers or a plant in one of your holders, make sure to line the container with either a pot, vase, or even a plastic bag first for leak protection and easy clean-up.
We are pretty over-the-moon with how this vertical storage turned out—we love it! All the items are easily accessible but contained and out of the way. Think you’re up for making your own kitchen storage wall? xo. Laura
Credits// Author: Laura Gummerman. Photography: Sarah Rhodes.
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Very nice Laura 🙂
Hi! What type of plant are the non-flowering ones? Muehlenbeckia? I love it, but can’t keep it alive for anything!
This is beautiful. Sadly wall space is also a premium in my kitchen but maybe I could use this idea for make up storage. Thanks. Zoe
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this is so beautiful and simple, definitely need to do this in my student house!
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Oh my god, I am OBSESSED with this! I especially love the mixing of the plants and the cooking utensils.
Lovely! It looks so great and keeps the countertops clear!
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Such a lovely idea, my mum would love this !
Lauren x
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obsessed with this! so beautiful and simple
xx Milly
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oh so pretty and useful!
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What a stunning display piece. It looks lovely! I did something similar in my old apartments bathroom, but it never looked this pretty!
Some stunning ideas!
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Very good inspiration.
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Love!
The roses in them are so pretty!!!
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Such a great idea! We sure have a lack of counter space! But unfortunately in a small house- we also have a lack of blank wall space too! 🙂
This looks great though and is functional storage while being stylish as well!
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I love this! I have an awkwardly empty space on our kitchen wall, so this might be what we need. It would be a great way to keep plants and herbs around without our silly cats devouring them!
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They are really cooly..I wish I was as handy with a power drill!
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oh my goodness, i just don’t know how you guys do it! this is amazing!!! totally in love with this idea
xxoo,
nikki
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Awesome post. Thanks for sharing.
This is such a great idea! Looks lovely too!
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What a cute idea! Who knew those random binder o-rings could come in handy!
xo Denise
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Oh, this is just beautiful – and practical! What a great combo 🙂 I wish I had the empty wall space to do something like this! Since I don’t, I’ll simply just admire yours 😉 Thanks for sharing, this was absolutely great!
xo
Camilla
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This is fabulous and completely beautiful! Genius 🙂
This is such a clever idea and a great space saver! 🙂
So cute! i love it! We just finished remodeling our entire kitchen and we have a big empty corner that we are still deciding what to do with- this could be perfect!
This post made my day!!!! What a wonderful idea thanks for sharing!!!:)
We love the idea, it’s nice because we have got some empty walls…
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Love the idea of a storage wall! I also love the idea of stuff hanging from ceilings, could you try that??
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Love this. I have the tiniest kitchen and this is a great way to save counterspace!
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Arugh! I’ve been wanting to go vertical ever since i saw this: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/16114511140882691/
and this is the kick i needed.
Excellent idea..innovative, beautiful and space-saver
Innovative..beautiful and space-saving
What a wonderful idea, love this! xx
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This is so original, and it looks so fresh. Love it 🙂
Rosie x
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So lovely!
what a great idea! this could easily be used in my scrap room
our kitchen is TINY so any extra storage space is greatly appreciated, such a wonderful idea…thanks!
This is the most stunning kitchen storage I think I’ve ever seen! How do you guys and gals think of such clever ideas?!
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I found myself thinking about all kinds of other things you could use as the storage containers themselves. Thanks for the idea!
Great way to add storage to a typically cramped room. Gonna share this out!
Very cute! We did this same thing but with the wall rails and containers made for hanging on them that Ikea sells. It is such a good idea for storage, especially for unorganized people like me. I can never find utensils I need in our kitchen drawer.
Wow! Awesome DIY. I’m in the middle of creating a cozy office space and I might have to try this – except use it for housing craft and office supplies!
Thanks for sharing.
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Love this! And I love the roses!!! : )
I love this! So simple, and so beautiful!
So cool! I love the way the plants are mixed in!
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Such a great idea!!! Thanks for the inspiration as always!!
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love this idea! currently trying to brainstorm where my house would need this haha
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INCREDIBLE! I have a small kitchen space and have turned to decoratively hanging pans on the walls, but this takes things to another level. I love that you can virtually clear off your counter tops and do so in such a chic way. Perfect idea for smaller spaces. LOVE.
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we are decorating our kitchen, so I always looks for nice ideas. This looks amazing and so well design. I love wood elements in a kitchen.
Love this, such a good decor! x
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PERFECT! I can’t wait to try this out!
Good question Zoe, I’m not sure! I should have wrote it down before I threw the tag away…
Laura 🙂
Great idea! Just seeing all of these stunning DIY’s makes me think how cool it would be to take a tour of your home, I’m sure it’s every “crafters” dream! 🙂
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I love this! You guys are great inspiration for my own blog. 🙂
I can’t wait till I am in a position to spend the weekend DIY-ing away
I love this idea so much! We are apartment dwellers and therefore have no space, haha. This is easy enough that I wouldn’t chicken out!
What a great idea! I can’t wait to have my own kitchen so I can try my hand at some DIY storage and decorating ideas!
– Taryn Elise xx
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love this! it’s so simple but the mix of materials is perfect!
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What a fantastic idea! I love the touches of greens and pinks with the plants hanging next to the utensils… I imagine you can plant herbs in there as well to be more kitchen friendly! xx
Such a cool idea! It looks great!
Great idea! I love it!
Love it! This is something I definitely plan to do as I have few counters, but one free wall just the right size for this.
Your ideas for vertical kitchen organization seem absolutely fabulous, moreover every average housewife may easily apply them without any special support by her hubby.
What a great idea. I wish I had a free wall to do something like this. It would remove some of the clutter on my counter! I’ll keep this pinned for when I redesign my kitchen. Thanks!!
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So unique! what a wonderful idea!
Hi Laura! I think you accidentally replied to the wrong comment and addressed the wrong person. 🙂
Liz
This is cute, but it seems awfully expensive for something that would be more useful if it was on the other side of your kitchen. My personal opinion though!
Liz
I absolutely adore this idea! I wish I had a wall in my kitchen to do this on, but I think it would be great on a different wall and just use for plants!
xoxo
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I love the mix of wood and metal. Something I am doing more and more of around our house! Thanks for the inspiration and always, the beautiful images!
Target has some these on clearance ladies and gents! Snatch them up!
Love this idea!!! I’m always trying to find good organization tips!
Thanks for following me btw 🙂 looking forward to reading more from you!
Christina
This looks wonderful! Luckily my kitchen is a labyrinth of storage space but if it weren’t I would definitely have a go at this. I’m actually considering doing it on the external wall in the garden for our gardening tools. Infinitely more attractive than sticking them all in a big bucket…!
This is a great idea and simple. This is something every DIY’er can do.
This is a great diy organization project for the kitchen!
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This is beautiful.i like it.. great job..
This is beautiful.i like it.. great job.. 🙂
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This is a really cool idea! Definitely doing this when I get my own place. More storage place for my kitchen utensils? Yes please.
Such a great idea!!
Keep up the great work.
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Where do I purchase the bamboo holders?